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The Humanitarian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the challenges facing effective humanitarian assistance.

Before applying for one of our grants, please answer these two questions:

1. Is your project innovative?

  • Have you identified a challenge or an opportunity for innovation?
  • Do you have a solution or idea which addresses the challenge/seizes the opportunity?
  • Or is the solution or idea at a stage where it can be developed further & implemented?

2. Does your project relate to humanitarian aid?

Does your project fit the following definition of humanitarian aid?

"‘Humanitarian aid’ is aid and action designed to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of emergencies." (Global Humanitarian Assistance)

Funding status

Small grant facility: OPEN

Large grant facility: OPEN

 

Funding pages

  • Available awards
  • How to apply
  • Assessment process
  • Selection Criteria
  • Notes & References

HIF film

The HIF is the product of a partnership between:

Visit the elrha websiteVisit the ALNAP website

The HIF is funded by:

Visit the DfID websiteVisit the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden website

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