Facility Investing for Employment will, on January 27, 2025, launch a new competition round in Rwanda. Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants.

Applications received by February 28, 2025 will qualify for a fast-track assessment. 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 facility awards grants ranging from EUR 650,000 to EUR 10 million per project for the job crea- tion component. Preference will be given to projects that combine job creation with social protection measures, such as: