Grants Program
Supports non-U.S. business organizations advancing private enterprise and democratic development worldwide through institution-building and research.
Funder: Center for International Private Enterprise
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; project size should be proportional to applicant’s capacity and not exceed 25–30% of annual operating budget.
Summary: Supports non-U.S. business organizations advancing private enterprise and democratic development worldwide.
Key Information: Applicants must include matching contributions and a sustainability plan; commercial ventures, trade/investment promotion, and partisan activities are ineligible.
Description
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) provides grants to non-government business organizations outside the United States, including chambers of commerce, employers’ federations, trade associations, and private enterprise-oriented research groups. The program aims to foster the development of private enterprise principles and organizations that contribute to democratic development and economic growth globally. CIPE’s mission is to support the creation and strengthening of institutions rooted in values such as individual freedom, responsibility, and voluntary association, helping countries enhance democracy and private enterprise as foundations for prosperity.
