The Facility Investing for Employment has launched a new competition round in Rwanda. Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants. To be eligible for a grant, investment projects must create jobs in the private sector. In addition to the grant, applicants can apply for a contribution to employer-(co)financed social protection schemes. The call closes on 15 April 2025. Applications submitted by 28 February 2025 will participate in an early evaluation round.

The Facility awards grants ranging from EUR 650,000 to EUR 10 million per project for the job creation component. Preference will be given to projects that combine job creation with social protection measures, such as: