Challenge Fund Nepal
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Delivered through periodic competitive calls tied to donor-funded programmes; check the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and partner programme websites for the live call.
Matching-grant challenge fund supporting innovative private-sector business models, typically in agriculture, agri-processing and rural livelihoods. Grant sizes and match ratios are set per call.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
Government of Nepal with development partner support
ppp · national
Deadline: One call a year — Delivered through periodic competitive calls tied to donor-funded programmes; check the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and partner programme websites for the live call.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: agri, social, climate
- Locally registered entity required
Nepal-registered private enterprises and cooperatives; matching contribution required. Verify the currently active window, as these funds are donor-programme dependent.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.moics.gov.np/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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