IMPACT Programme: building capacity in sustainability reporting and catalytic capital in EMDEs
Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 8 July 2024 to deliver projects that increase capacity on sustainability reporting in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), and strengthen coordination of catalytic capital providers.
This opportunity closed on 8 July 2024.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) IMPACT Programme aims to strengthen the impact investing sector to address the world’s social and environmental challenges, as set out by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Through providing market-building grants, impact investing can strengthen private sector activities in ways that positively impact stakeholders and communities.
Call for proposals
The IMPACT Programme invites proposals to deliver projects related to:
- growing capacity on sustainability reporting in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) (part A)
- strengthening the coordination of catalytic capital providers (part B)
These activities will:
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support networks within EMDEs to adopt and apply the new International Sustainability Standards (ISSB S1 & S2) and participate in future standard-setting consultations
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support the creation of tools or methodologies for enterprises and investors to measure, disclose and allocate capital to address environmental and social risks and opportunities
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strengthen coordination and collaboration within impact investment sectors in EMDEs
Organisations from the UK and all ODA-eligible countries (PDF, 640 KB) can apply.
This call for bids will be awarded under an accountable grant agreement. Further requirements are included in the scope of requirements document.
How to apply
Email your completed project proposal form to [email protected] and [email protected] by 11:59pm on 8 July 2024.
Contacts
- Woody Clarke: [email protected]
- Radana Toner: [email protected]