Special Purpose Grants
Supporting ICT projects that address critical social challenges and improve lives across education, health, agriculture, and marginalized communities. Open to individuals, NGOs, and educational institutions.
Funding Categories
Grant amounts vary based on applicant type and project scope
Up to ৳5,00,000
Suitable for:
- Individual research initiatives
- Community development projects
- Small-scale social impact work
Up to ৳30,00,000
Suitable for:
- Institutional development programs
- Educational technology projects
- Large-scale community initiatives
Up to ৳50,00,000
Suitable for:
- Large-scale transformation projects
- National impact programs
- Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Institutional grants are capped at ৳30,00,000, extendable up to ৳50,00,000 for exceptional cases. A separate cap of up to ৳10,00,000 applies to seminars/training organized to build researchers' skills.
Priority Sectors
Technology-driven projects addressing critical challenges in these key sectors as per Article 22.0
Training programs and assistive technology for people with speech, hearing, physical, or mental disabilities (Article 22.4).
Library digitization, dropout prevention programs, and classroom modernization initiatives (Articles 22.2, 22.6).
ICT-enabled programs for women's forums and youth development associations (Article 22.5).
Technology solutions improving public health services or enhancing agricultural efficiency (Article 22.1).
Employment generation and sustainable development initiatives for economically disadvantaged communities.
Support for students and teachers participating in international ICT competitions (Article 22.3).
Grant Conditions
Key terms and obligations as per Article 27.0
Make a Difference with Technology
Apply for a special purpose grant to bring your social impact project to life. Transform communities through innovative ICT solutions.