tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding 2026-05-15T14:07:25+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/international-growth-centre-igc-pre-qualification-round 2026-05-15T14:07:25+01:00

The FCDO invites applications by 20 May 2026 to a pre-qualification round for an economic research and policy programme of up to £20.3 million.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/humanitarian-emergency-and-longer-term-planning-sudan-help-s 2026-05-11T15:47:13+01:00

The FCDO invites expressions of interest by 27 May 2026 for a £30 million programme to strengthen the resilience of communities in more-stable parts of conflict-affected areas of Sudan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/prevention-of-violence-against-women-and-girls-response-and-women-led-organisations-in-conflict-affected-areas-of-sudan 2026-03-31T08:22:44+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 17 April 2026 for a £19.95 million programme to help prevent violence against women and girls in conflict-affected areas of Sudan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/ai-for-climate-smart-agriculture-and-food-security-in-kenya 2026-02-05T11:35:54+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited submissions by 27 February 2026 for a study on how artificial intelligence can improve climate smart agriculture in Kenya by helping smallholder farmers better anticipate and adapt to climate, pest a…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/measuring-and-incentivising-academic-research-for-social-impact-in-southern-africa 2025-12-29T09:49:29+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 23 January 2026 for a comparative analysis of research resource allocation methods to enhance research systems in Southern Africa that deliver socio-economic impact.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/evaluating-uk-southern-africa-higher-education-research-partnerships 2025-12-29T09:37:04+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 23 January 2026 for an assessment of the effectiveness, challenges and opportunities of higher education partnerships between the UK and Southern Africa.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/fiscal-incentives-for-private-sector-research-and-development-investment-in-kenya 2025-12-22T16:05:30+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited submissions by 16 January 2026 for a study to inform Kenya’s fiscal policy to enhance investment in research and development and implementation of its national innovation masterplan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/generating-evidence-from-uk-supported-energy-pilots-in-uganda-to-inform-policy-coherence-scale-and-investment-for-the-energy-transition 2025-12-22T15:56:24+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited submissions by 16 January 2026 for a study to generate and synthesise evidence of pathways to clean energy transition in Uganda and the role that UK programmes have played.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/mapping-constraints-opportunities-and-reforms-for-inclusive-job-creation-in-kenya 2025-12-15T09:35:03+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 16 January 2026 for a comprehensive mapping and foresight study of constraints, opportunities and reforms for inclusive job creation in Kenya.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/tax-and-public-finance-management-portfolio-review-in-rwanda-call-for-proposals 2025-09-26T09:30:52+01:00

Closed: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invited proposals by 10 October 2025 to assess the tangible results of 10 years of UK support for tax and public financial management (PFM) reform in Rwanda.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/study-to-inform-the-second-phase-of-the-kenya-catalytic-jobs-fund-kcjf-call-for-proposals 2025-09-26T09:30:24+01:00

Closed: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invited proposals by 13 October 2025 to improve support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/understanding-the-role-and-effectiveness-of-uk-and-east-africa-higher-education-partnerships 2025-09-22T14:15:00+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 17 October 2025 to examine the effectiveness of the UK’s higher education partnerships in East Africa, including the extent to which these partnerships are equitable, collaborative, and de…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/understanding-start-up-funding-in-east-africa-follow-the-money-and-analysing-the-valley-of-death-in-the-african-context 2025-09-15T13:21:03+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 3 October 2025 to conduct an in-depth analysis of start-up funding in East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/establishing-a-multi-hazard-research-network-call-for-expressions-of-interest 2025-09-15T11:23:37+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 8 October 2025 to establish a Multi-Hazard Research Network (MHRN) to provide rapid, high-quality evidence and expert advice to the FCDO and its partners and inform respons…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/mapping-kenyas-bioscience-sector-current-landscape-and-future-prospects 2025-09-01T13:28:52+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 24 September 2025 for a study to map Kenya’s bioscience sector and explore future opportunities for innovation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/systematic-review-of-evidence-on-sanctions-expressions-of-interest 2025-02-13T08:41:54+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 28 February 2025 to conduct a systematic review of evidence on sanctions for conflict and atrocity prevention in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/engaging-indigenous-peoples-and-local-communities-in-colombia-climate-co-operation-in-conflict-and-crime-affected-forest-regions 2025-02-04T11:00:48+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 28 February 2025 for evaluating climate cooperation with indigenous peoples and local communities in conflict-affected forest regions in Colombia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/research-on-infrastructure-in-developing-economies-ride 2024-12-20T13:14:01+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 31 January 2025 to deliver a 5-year research programme on sustainable transport at scale for inclusive economic growth, and mobilising private finance at scale for inclusiv…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/humanitarian-action-and-responsible-artificial-intelligence-ai 2024-12-16T12:23:29+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 13 January 2025 to conduct research on how humanitarian actors can address the risks associated with AI systems so they can be used responsibly.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/call-for-bids-learning-partner-for-final-year-of-the-africa-technology-and-innovation-partnership-atip-programme 2024-11-27T08:33:59+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited bids for a Learning Partner to work with implementing partners to drive learning and synthesis efforts and drive collaborative and emergent learning and dissemination.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/exploring-climate-resilient-livelihoods-among-refugees-and-host-communities-in-kenya-and-uganda 2024-11-20T11:13:17+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 6 December 2024 for research to support climate-resilient livelihoods for refugees in Kenya and Uganda, focusing on socio-economic resilience and disaster risk reduction in low and middle-…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/design-and-deliver-west-africa-evidence-helpdesk-service 2024-11-14T11:58:19+00:00

Closed: The FCDO’s Evidence Fund invited tenders by 6 December 2024 to design and deliver a West Africa Evidence Helpdesk.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/west-africa-research-ecosystem-assessment-scorecard-call-for-proposals 2024-11-13T13:30:46+00:00

Closed: Evidence Fund call for proposals by 4 December 2024 to develop a West Africa research ecosystem assessment scorecard.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/political-economy-analysis-of-the-womens-rights-movement-in-uganda 2024-11-12T09:00:29+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 29 November 2024 for a political economy analysis of the women's rights movement in Uganda.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/regional-study-on-gender-norms-education-and-boys-drop-out-call-for-expressions-of-interest 2024-08-30T14:15:12+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited suppliers to submit an expression of interest by 13 September 2024 to conduct research for a study on gender norms, education and boys' drop-out rates in Tanzania and East Africa region.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/british-high-commission-tanzanias-sustainable-growth-and-investment-partnerships-evaluation-terms-of-reference 2024-08-27T14:41:34+01:00

Closed: Proposals were invited by 20 September 2024 to evaluate UK's economic impact in Tanzania, focusing on use of partnerships and whole-of-government approach. To include delivery of inception and full evaluation rep…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/syria-mine-action-and-livelihoods-outcome-based-pilot-project 2024-08-16T14:25:10+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 30 September 2024 for a pilot project exploring outcome-based financing mechanisms for the clearance and development of contaminated land in Syria.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/promoting-export-led-economic-transformation-under-the-sacum-slash-uk-economic-partnership-agreement 2024-08-12T11:52:17+01:00

Closed: the FCDO invited tenders by 26 August 2024 on promoting export-led economic transformation under the SACUM/UK Economic Partnership Agreement.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/community-conservation-programme-scoping-in-uganda 2024-08-07T14:52:35+01:00

Closed: the FCDO invited expressions of interest by 21 August 2024 to develop and test community conservation intervention models in Uganda.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/evidence-fund-evaluation-draw-down-service 2024-07-24T11:26:08+01:00

Closed: the FCDO invited tenders by 23 August 2024 for a draw-down service to conduct project-level evaluations for the Evidence Fund.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/fcdo-evidence-fund-expressions-of-interest-design-and-delivery-of-a-pilot-rapid-review-service 2024-07-04T12:03:27+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited expressions of interest by 24 July 2024 for a new demand-responsive internal service designed to deliver rapid reviews for FCDO staff.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/effectiveness-of-climate-change-adaptation-interventions-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-rapid-umbrella-review 2024-06-18T15:17:41+01:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 19 July 2024 to conduct a rapid umbrella review of priority climate change adaptation interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/impact-programme-building-capacity-in-sustainability-reporting-and-catalytic-capital-in-emdes 2024-06-07T14:27:58+01:00

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 …

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/reversing-environmental-degradation-in-africa-and-asia-redaa-programme-grants-scaling-up-locally-led-restoration 2024-05-13T10:43:29+01:00

Closed: REDAA invited proposals by 30 June 2024 for locally-led, multi-locational, applied research and research-to-action restoration programmes in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/economic-evaluation-of-zambian-transport-infrastructure-investment-2010-to-2020 2024-04-24T11:02:42+01:00

Closed: the FCDO invited registers of interest by 5 May 2024 to attend an early market engagement event for an economic evaluation of Zambian transport infrastructure investment 2010 to 2020.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/british-high-commission-accra-ghana-portfolio-evaluation 2024-03-13T10:34:04+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited bids by 12 April 2024 to evaluate British High Commission Accra's country business plan and make recommendations for improvements.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/british-embassy-oman-campaign-goal-3-evaluation 2024-03-12T14:29:23+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited bids by 5 April 2024 to evaluate the British Embassy in Oman's campaign goal 3 of its country plan: sustainable economic growth and resilience in Oman.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/drivers-of-responsible-business-conduct-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-rapid-evidence-assessment 2024-03-04T15:23:35+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 29 March 2024 to conduct a rapid evidence assessment of the research literature on the drivers of responsible business conduct in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/reducing-financial-hardship-from-healthcare-spending-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-rapid-evidence-assessment 2024-02-22T14:01:49+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 22 March 2024 to conduct a rapid evidence assessment of the research literature on the effects of interventions for reducing financial hardship for healthcare in low- and middle-income cou…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/the-effects-of-interventions-designed-to-build-low-carbon-and-climate-resilient-health-systems-in-low-and-middle-income-countries 2024-02-14T12:29:10+00:00

Closed. The FCDO invited tenders by 13 March 2024 to conduct a rapid evidence assessment of the research literature on interventions designed to build health systems in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/childrens-learning-effects-of-climate-change-and-environmental-degradation-in-low-and-middle-income-countries 2024-02-12T13:40:38+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 15 March 2024 to conduct a systematic review of the effects of climate change and environmental degradation on children's learning in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/effectiveness-of-school-feeding-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-secondary-research 2024-02-07T15:51:27+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited bids by 1 March 2024 to conduct secondary research on the effectiveness of feeding children at school in low and middle income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/womens-rights-and-lgbt-plus-movements-in-africa-and-asia-a-rapid-scoping-review 2024-02-02T11:57:51+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 27 February 2024 to conduct a rapid scoping review of women’s rights and LGBT+ organisations countering the rollback of rights in Africa and Asia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/smallholder-farmers-access-to-finance-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-rapid-evidence-assessment 2024-01-30T15:53:57+00:00

Closed: The FCDO invited bids by 27 February 2024 to review existing research on smallholder farmers’ access to finance in low- and middle-income countries.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/public-interest-media-and-healthy-information-environments-programme 2024-01-23T09:20:48+00:00

Closed: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites not-for-profit organisations to submit proposals by 20 February 2024 to deliver this programme.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/thematic-evaluation-of-kenyas-job-creation-programmes 2024-01-17T10:44:39+00:00

Closed: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) invited tenders by 7 February 2024 to evaluate job-creation programmes in Kenya.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/research-partnership-building-to-enhance-aquaculture-systems-in-south-east-asia 2024-01-15T09:21:21+00:00

Closed: FCDO invited applications by 5 February 2024 for travel grants from UK-based researchers to build connection and research partnerships with local collaborators in South East Asia.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/pilot-investment-index-for-emerging-markets-and-developing-economies-mobilist-programme 2024-01-09T12:21:57+00:00

Closed: Call for proposals by 9 February 2024 for the design and construction of a pilot investment index to mobilise private capital through listed investment products.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/review-of-development-finance-investments-and-strategies-including-their-impact-on-global-financial-markets 2024-01-08T09:57:05+00:00

Closed: Call for proposals by 2 February 2024 to provide analysis of development finance investments and strategies, including their influence on similar financial transactions and impact on global financial markets.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/international-development-funding/mobilist-monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-technical-assistance-for-review-of-proceeds-policy 2023-11-30T14:35:25+00:00

Closed: call for proposals by 13 December 2023 for consultancy support on a policy review for allocating proceeds in an infrastructure debt securitisation platform, and recommendations for verifying allocations to MOBILIST i…