Up to TZS 30 Million for Women & Youth-Led Businesses – Impact Grant Fund

The Impact Grant Fund (IGF) provides non-repayable funding to high-potential MSMEs in Tanzania and Zanzibar, with a strong focus on businesses owned or led by women and young entrepreneurs. Selected businesses also receive development support designed to help them grow and become better prepared for future commercial finance.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to TZS 30 million in non-repayable grant funding

• Business development and capacity-building support

• Credit-readiness coaching

• Support to improve operations and governance

• Help investing in climate-smart and sustainable solutions

• Introductions to financial providers for potential follow-on finance

• Funding aimed at business growth, innovation and job creation.

Who can apply?

• Micro, small and medium-sized businesses

• Businesses operating in eligible areas of mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar

• Businesses with viable and scalable business models

• Women-led businesses

• Youth-led businesses, with youth defined as 18–35

• Businesses with potential to create jobs, particularly for women and young people

• Businesses operating in priority climate-smart and sustainable sectors

• Applicants willing to participate in business capacity-building support.

Priority sectors include climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, renewable energy, clean technology, circular economy, waste management, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, biodiversity restoration, sustainable food cold chains and digital climate solutions.

Deadline: 22 September 2026