Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025

📝 About the Award

The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025 invites non-profit NGOs and CSOs to submit project proposals that support improved service delivery and innovative approaches. The award targets projects currently in the implementation stage and with high potential for impact, particularly for marginalized and disadvantaged groups in developing countries (as recognized by the World Bank as low- and middle-income countries).

Theme for 2025 Edition

“Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage”

The awards will recognize projects that:

1. Respond directly to the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable groups, aiming for rapid results to improve livelihoods.
2. Support initiatives that lead to sustainable outcomes through the scaling-up of the project.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: April 25, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 18, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Sponsor Organisation: Global Development Network (GDN)

💰 Benefits

The winning projects will receive a total of US$ 125,000 in grants:

• Two first prize winners: US$ 50,000 each
• Second prize: US$ 25,000

Additionally, awardees will be paired with a Technical Advisor throughout the grant implementation process.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The MIDP is open to non-profit NGOs and CSOs from eligible countries. Key requirements include:

• Projects must be currently in the implementation stage and must have started on or before June 1, 2024.
• NGOs/CSOs must be eligible to receive funds from abroad according to their national legal framework (e.g., in India, the NGO/CSO must be FCRA compliant).

Eligible Countries

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and more.

📜 Application Process

1. Visit the official application portal to apply.
2. Review all important documents before submitting your application.

Important Documents

• Call for MIDP Projects
• Application Template
• Guidelines for Application Submission Portal
• FAQs
• Sign up for a Q&A Session
• Call for MIDP Reviewers

📌 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: June 18, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project.

This award is a fantastic opportunity for NGOs and CSOs to showcase their innovative projects and make a significant impact on marginalized communities. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Total grants worth US$ 125,000.
• Two first prize winners will receive US$ 50,000 each.
• Second prize winner will receive US$ 25,000.
• Awardees will be paired with a Technical Advisor throughout the implementation of the grant.