The Wadhwani Foundation, through its grant-making arm, Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), is offering up to $1 million annually to high-impact organizations in emerging economies with large and growing youth population, starting with Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This initiative aims to support programs focused on creating sustainable, family-supporting jobs and upskilling for employment placement.
The funding aligns with the Foundation’s mission to promote sustainable livelihoods by empowering individuals and communities through meaningful work. “We are excited to support organizations that share our vision of scalable job creation,” said Dr. Ajay Kela, President & CEO, Wadhwani Foundation. “Our funding will help them expand their impact, giving more people the skills and opportunities needed for a better future.”
Who Should Apply?
The Wadhwani Foundation is looking to partner with organizations that:
- Focus on job fulfilment (upskilling and job placement) or job creation (entrepreneurship and business support initiatives).
- Have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes in creating and fulfilling living-wage jobs at scale.
- Operate with an annual revenue or expense range of $1 million to $5 million.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to scaling impact, and validated outcomes from independent assessments.
- Could benefit from the Foundation’s GenieAI platform, which offers cutting-edge solutions for skilling, job placement, and entrepreneurial support.
Funding Focus Areas
- Job Fulfilment: For organizations that focus on upskilling and job placement, helping individuals secure jobs that provide financial security and career growth.
- Job Creation: For organizations that help create and grow businesses, generating new jobs and fostering community and economic development.
What The Foundation Offers
- Up to $1 million annually in funding, with the potential for multi-year investments.
- Access to the Foundation’s GenieAI platform, a comprehensive resource for scaling job creation, skilling, and placement initiatives.
- Collaboration opportunities with Wadhwani Foundation’s global network, benefiting from extensive program management and impact measurement expertise.
Application Process
- Request for Information (RFI): Interested organizations must submit an RFI by [Insert Deadline], outlining their impact, sustainability, and scalability. Shortlisted organizations will be invited to participate in the full Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Request for Proposal (RFP): Selected organizations will be asked to submit a detailed proposal explaining how the funding will help them scale their impact, including how they plan to create or fulfill jobs at scale.
How to Apply
- Organizations can learn more and apply via the Wadhwani Foundation’s website at Link
- For further inquiries, please contact communications@wadhwanifoundation.org
About Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Foundation is a high-growth tech organization dedicated to social good. It is a global not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development by driving job creation through large-scale initiatives in skilling, entrepreneurship, government digital transformation, and innovation & research. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, the Foundation is scaling impact across multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through innovative programs that leverage the latest technology and expansive global networks, it democratizes access to world-class resources needed to improve livelihoods and change lives. www.wadhwanifoundation.org
