Funding type

Loans

Project size funding

US$ 50.001 - 150.000, US$ 150.001 - 300.000, US$ 300.001 - 500.000

Target region/countries

Latin America and the Caribbean, South-Eastern Asia

Eligible Organisations for funding

Private Entity

Ecosystem

Deserts & Semi-Deserts, Forest & Woodlands, Marine & Coast, Mountains & Rocky Areas, Savannas & Shrubland & Grasslands, Human-changed areas, Freshwater, Wetland

Biodiversity Categories

Green Economy (incl. Ecotourism), Pollution Management, Sustainable Use (of productive areas)

Sector Tags

Agriculture and Hunting, Water, Energy, Social Inclusion and Sustainability, Forests

Funding Criteria

Beneficial Returns Fund
- social enterprises with a focus on delivering impact in emerging markets, in particular alleviating global poverty and protecting the environment
https://beneficialreturns.com/beneficial-returns-fund/

Reciprocity fund:
- social enterprises focusing on promoting prosperity for indigenous communities
https://beneficialreturns.com/reciprocity-fund/

topics for both funds:
- including with
- renewable energy
- livelihood
- clean water
- sustainable food and agriculture

eligibility:
- companies with at least three years of operations and at least US $500k in revenues

Application process

Application on rolling basis
https://beneficialreturns.com/get-funding/#

Application language

English

Particular consideration of

Indigenous Peoples (IP)

Additional information

Beneficial return loans:
Loans are denominated in USD.
Interest rates are usually 6-12% p.a.
Typically offer fixed-interest term loans secured by capital assets, with monthly repayments.

Reciprocity fund loans:
more flexible, include working capital loans and revenue share products