Ardan Fund was set up to increase the scale, pace and reach of sustainable economic development and benefits for local communities.
Our main purpose is to provide financial grants and in-kind support to programme partners to develop holistic, long-term programmes that address the gaps and challenges to enabling sustainable economic development. We identify and engage strategically with chosen partners capable of achieving concrete progress, and encourage the involvement of different partners and grantees. We build capacity to participate effectively and lead strategy development.
Our portfolio includes grants focused on building out the RE ecosystem, the development of solutions and take up of opportunities in the green economy. We fund training in sustainable livelihoods, developing capacity, resilience & income opportunities of communities. We support local communities and educational institutes to create training programmes and incubate talent and technological solutions. We also work with stakeholders, such as policymakers, communities, and technical institutions to advance advice, training and technical assistance where needed.
grant making
We support organisations that undertake activities in line with our objective. The majority of our funds are re-granted.
The ideal proposal clearly defines and analyses the context for change, the objectives of the proposed grant, the strategy and the activities to be undertaken.
We collaborate closely with grantees and experts from the field and funders to design strategies.
what we do not fund
We are unable to accept unsolicited grant proposals. Instead, we work with our partners to identify funding opportunities that will create the greatest impact.
We do not consider applications for activities outside our own areas of activity.
We do not make grants to support any lobbying activities, or provide grants directly to individuals, or in support of a political party or sectarian or religious purposes.
We do not fund the following:
Annual fundraising campaigns
Endowments or debt reduction
Capital construction
The acquisition of land