AVPN Global Conference 2023 | 20 - 22 June 2023

Days
Hrs
Mins
Secs
Join the waitlist

        • About AVPN

          Who We Are

          We are a leading ecosystem builder that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from Asia and around the world into the social sector in Asia. We provide a network of peers, rigorous learning programmes, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities that make sure resources are more effectively deployed.

          View more

          Some of our partners

          avpn_logo_bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation
          avpn_logo_bmw-foundation
          avpn_logo_british-council
          avpn_logo_chevron-min
          avpn_logo_credit-suisse
          avpn_logo_fordfoundation
          jnj_foundation_logo_RGB_Red
          avpn_logo_mastercard-worldwide
          View all partners

        • Resources

          Highlights of the week

          Accelerating Impact with Catalytic Capital

          Asia sees a growing number of untapped opportunities to support underserved populations, early-stage innovations, and underfunded sectors.

          Trust-Based Philanthropy

          In the face of increasingly complex and, sometimes rapidly, changing needs on the ground, it is crucial to take a step back and reconsider the status quo.

          APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0

          By leveraging the success of the first round of the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund, AVPN continues to mobilise continuum of capital into supporting climate solutions in the region.

        • Impact Communities

          Afghanistan Relief

          Asian Youth for Impact

          Climate Action

          Corporate Social Impact

          COVID-19 Relief

          Early Childhood Care and Education

          Expert Collective

          Gender Platform

          India Policy Leadership Lab

          Policy

          Primary Healthcare

          Private Wealth Hub

          Ukraine Relief Effort

          Women Entrepreneurship in India

        • Capital Mobilisation

          Featured Deals

          Atoot: Sports for Development (S4D) Programmes for Holistic Development of Girls in Nepal

          Education, Gender, Health

          ReCircle: A Clean-tech Innovator on a mission to Create a Circular Economy

          Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

          Banka Bio: Sustainable solutions for WaSH needs in India

          Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

          Fair Employment Foundation: Transforming Recruitment System for Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific

          Employability, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

          Cool Australia: Supporting Educators Globally through Cool+

          Education

          HOT-Open Mapping Hub (Asia- Pacific): Transforming Disaster Response, Humanitarian Action and Community Development through Open Source Technologies and Maps

          Climate Action and Environment, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

        • Events

          Upcoming Signature Events

          AVPN Global Conference 2024

          As AVPN counts down to the 12th edition of the Annual Global Conference, which will take place against the backdrop of a world in great flux, it is imperative that we provide the social investment community with the most extensive opportunity yet, to learn, connect, and unite in action for Asia.

          23 April 2024

          -

          25 April 2024

          Signature Event

          View Signature Events

          Upcoming Events

          Nominations for the 2024 Yidan Prize

          31 March 2024

          AVPN Monthly Member Meet-ups in Bangkok

          29 February 2024

          Regular Event

          View all events

DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Grant Programme

 DBS Foundation
 image009
Last year, 11 social enterprises in our focus markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India and Indonesia were awarded grants to further their social impact through their business. Apart from the grants, they join the DBS social enterprise community that receives holistic support and mentorship during their growth journey.image003
This year, DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Grant programme opens doors to continue supporting social enterprises with grants. The grants specifically enable social ventures in various stages of growth to develop prototypes around their innovative ideas, improve existing processes or add critical capabilities or scale their existing business that ultimately help enhance their social impact.  Now Open
The DBS Foundation’s grants have been designed to meet the critical needs of social enterprises in Asia. The grant amounts will vary according the growth stage and specific needs of Social enterprises.
 Prototype  Organisational  Scaleup
Prototype
grants of up to
SGD 50,000 will be awarded to change makers with innovative ideas that address relevant social problems and have a prototype ready to develop.		 Organisational
grants of up to
SGD 100,000 will be awarded to social enterprises that have been in operation for at least 2 years and need support for improvements in business that will translate to furthering their social impact and/or ensuring sustainability.		 Scale-up
grants or other forms
of financing will be considered for social enterprises that have been operating for over
3 years and are ready
for expansion or diversification that will help business and
social impact grow exponentially.
     
Flags

If you are a social enterprise with impact in any of the 6 countries listed above and have a clear and realistic approach to make your social innovation / enterprise stronger, this grant programme is for you.

Grant applications are now open and will close on August 11, 2016. Please click here for more details and to access the application form.

More Questions? Write to us at [email protected]

The Grant programme does not cover charities, NGOs or specific individuals.