Who can apply? Legally registered start-up business and early stage businesses.

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate how their proposed project will benefit refugees and host communities
• Your business must be able to sign a grant agreement with MoLS should you be successful in applying for a grant.
• You must have the relevant business licence renewed for the latest year
• You must also have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• Your business must also have a dedicated business bank account in order to receive the grant

What size of grant can I apply for? Between 10,000 EURO and 20,000 EURO (BIRR Equivalent)

• The size of grant you should apply for should be in proportion with your planned activities funded under the grant
• Value for money is a key consideration for the Fund and costs should not be inflated
• The grant amount should not exceed 90% of the total project cost, and the matching funding should equal 10% of the total cost.
• The matching funding can be provided in kind and/or cash.

What type of cost can be covered by the grant?

• Personnel costs of the team members working on the project
• Costs of technical assistance such as short term consulting support
• Travel ad accommodation costs (where necessary for the project)
• Equipment and small scale infrastructure
• Office costs including telephone and internet

What type of cost cannot be covered by the grant?

• Purchase of land or buildings
• Purchase of vehicles
• Entertainment and hospitality costs
• Items already funded through other programs or institutions
• Finance costs or repayment of debts

Do I need to share any costs?

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to commit resources in cash or in kind of at least 10% of the total project costs themselves
• - In-kind costs can include the value of your time, the use of premises and equipment, or other resources you may be contributing the project

What length of grant can I apply for?

• The grant period is maximum 18 months covering the implementation of the project
• Grant monies must be spent and reported on within this 18 month period

Can I operate outside of Addis?

• Currently the focus of the Fund is restricted only to target groups operating in Addis Ababa regional administration. Applicants must be able to evidence this.