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Boost your social project in Cape Verde with support from the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

O DRK Foundation funding for social impact organisations This presents an extraordinary opportunity for entrepreneurs and third-sector leaders in Cape Verde who are seeking to transform their communities. If you lead a non-profit organisation or an early-stage social enterprise, this globally recognised programme can provide not only the necessary financial resources but also the essential strategic support to help you achieve your mission.

A Transformative Support Model

The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation is renowned for its high-impact philanthropic investment model. Unlike a traditional grant, the foundation enters into a rigorous three-year partnership with the selected initiatives.

During this period, the support takes the form of:

  • Financial Capital: Funding strictly earmarked for the organisation’s expansion and growth;
  • Strategic Mentoring: Active participation by a DRK expert on your organisation’s board;
  • Global Network: Access to a vast community of social entrepreneurs, donors and international partners.

The Significance for the Cape Verdean Ecosystem

For Cape Verde — where socio-economic challenges, the transition to the blue economy, gender equality, education and environmental sustainability call for innovative solutions — this funding represents a crucial catalyst. The DRK Foundation actively seeks solutions that tackle complex societal problems and have the potential to be replicated or scaled up.

If your organisation operates across the archipelago using a sustainable model, focused on solving real-world problems and led by a dedicated team, it has the key ingredients to enter the competition.

How to Prepare Your Application

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, assessing the founder’s vision, the viability of the model and the scale of the intended impact. It is essential to demonstrate a clear understanding of the social problem in Cape Verde and to present concrete metrics for the impact you aim to achieve.

Programme Information and Applications

Take this opportunity to take your project to a new level of impact and sustainability.

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