NESsT Funding Opportunities Active Right Now

All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For a faster decision, we encourage you to submit as early as possible.

🇧🇷 Brazilian Amazon: Applications are open until February 22nd. Apply here.

  • Ideal for social enterprises with sales between $150k-800k BRL ($27,500-150k USD).

  • Applicants must operate as part of value chains that contribute to the conservation of the standing forest in the Brazilian Amazon.

  • Priority will be given to enterprises led by indigenous communities and / or by women, who lack access to traditional financing channels.

🇪🇨 Ecuadorian Amazon: Apply until March 15th. Learn more here.

  • Selected enterprises will be eligible for up to $30k USD in grant funding.

  • Must be an indigenous-led enterprises located in the provinces of Orellana or Sucumbíos.

  • Each selected social enterprise will receive tailored business advisory services.

🌎 The NESsT Fund: The Open Call for enterprises in Peru and Colombia seeking non-dilutive capital between USD $50k-$500k USD will go live from February 22nd through March 31st. Access the application here.

  • Ideal for companies with an annual income between $50k-2.5 million USD.

  • Types of financing: Short, medium and long term working capital; purchase order financing; financing for capital expenditures (CAPEX); among other uses (analyzed case by case).

  • Term: From 6 months to 5 years.

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