Call for Applications: Community Grants Program (Papua New Guinea)

Deadline: 06-Nov-2026

The Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in Papua New Guinea to deliver locally driven projects addressing important community needs. Grants of up to K50,000 are available under Tier One, while previous successful recipients with demonstrated organizational capacity can apply for up to K100,000 under Tier Two, with priority given to projects in education and literacy, health, peace building, and financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. The Community Grants Program is offered by the Digicel PNG Foundation to support local not-for-profit organizations working to create positive change in communities across Papua New Guinea. The program is designed around locally driven solutions that address pressing community needs. In addition to financial support, the Foundation seeks to work with grant recipients through: The program aims to support organizations whose activities align with the Foundation’s development priorities and strategic outcomes. The program has two funding tiers. Tier One provides grants of up to K50,000. It is intended for not-for-profit organizations that: Tier Two provides grants of up to K100,000. This higher funding tier is intended for previous grant recipients that have: The Community Grants Program focuses on four main areas: Projects should address identified community needs and demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Education-focused projects can support activities that improve learning opportunities and literacy within communities.

Examples include:

Projects should demonstrate how they will contribute to improved educational opportunities or outcomes for the communities they serve. Health-related projects can address community health needs and improve access to relevant information or services. Peace-building projects can address violence, conflict and human rights challenges within communities.

Supported areas can include:

Projects should demonstrate how their activities contribute to safer and more peaceful communities. The program also supports projects that help communities strengthen their economic resilience and access to financial opportunities. These projects should demonstrate a clear connection between the proposed activities and improved livelihood or financial opportunities. Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit organizations operating in Papua New Guinea.

Applicants must:

Organizations should be able to demonstrate that they understand the needs of the communities they serve and have the capacity to deliver the proposed project. Tier Two applicants must meet the general eligibility requirements and have an established track record with the Foundation.

They must also demonstrate:

Tier Two is therefore intended for organizations that have already demonstrated their ability to manage and deliver funded projects effectively. A strong proposal should clearly connect the organization’s activities with a specific community need.

Applicants should demonstrate:

Clearly describe the issue affecting the community and explain why the proposed intervention is needed. Explain what activities the organization will undertake and how those activities will address the identified need. Show that the organization serves the community and that the proposed project will directly benefit the people it works with. Explain the organization’s leadership, experience, resources and ability to deliver the proposed activities. Clearly identify whether the project addresses education and literacy, health, peace building, or financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. Applicants should consider how project progress and results will be monitored and evaluated, particularly because the Foundation emphasizes collaborative monitoring and evaluation.

Applicants should avoid:

It is a community funding program offered by the Digicel PNG Foundation to support not-for-profit organizations in Papua New Guinea delivering locally driven projects that address community needs. Tier One provides up to K50,000, while Tier Two provides up to K100,000. Not-for-profit organizations that meet statutory and organizational capacity requirements and serve their communities can apply for Tier One funding. Tier Two is intended for previous grant recipients that have successfully completed prior projects and demonstrated strong organizational capacity, compliance and reporting. The four main focus areas are education and literacy, health, peace building, and financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. Yes. Education and literacy projects such as community libraries, literacy programs, inclusive education, digital learning and teacher training can be supported. Yes. Health projects can include health awareness, service delivery, maternal health, disability rehabilitation, WASH and feminine hygiene activities. Yes. Peace-building activities can include support for anti-violence advocates, human rights defenders, safe houses, conflict resolution and violence prevention programs. Yes. Financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood activities can include poverty reduction, financial literacy, agriculture and financial inclusion projects. Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations with current statutory documentation and the leadership and capacity necessary to implement their proposed activities. Tier Two applicants need to demonstrate successful completion of previous projects as well as strong organizational capacity and compliance. Yes. The Foundation also seeks to provide capacity building and collaborative monitoring and evaluation as part of its partnership approach with supported organizations. The Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program provides up to K100,000 for eligible not-for-profit organizations in Papua New Guinea, with funding structured through two tiers based on organizational experience and capacity. By supporting education and literacy, health, peace bui