The management of Investing for Employment (IFE) has officially opened a funding window for innovative projects in Ghana aimed at creating sustainable jobs and strengthening economic growth.
At the launch in Accra on Tuesday, the Country Manager of IFE in Ghana, Karim Gad, announced that the call for proposals, which began on March 20, 2026, will close on June 1, 2026. He urged corporate bodies, public institutions, non-profit organisations and individuals to take advantage of the opportunity by submitting impactful project ideas.
IFE is an investment mechanism of KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It forms part of a broader initiative focused on promoting decent work and supporting a fair economic transition. The programme is currently being implemented in eight countries, including Ghana, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia and Malaysia.
According to Mr. Gad, both private companies and public or non-profit organisations are eligible to apply for co-financing grants. The funding will support projects with strong employment potential, including public and private infrastructure developments. Successful applicants may receive between €800,000 and €10 million per project, depending on scope and impact.
IFE’s Country Focal Point for Ghana, Adwoa Kwarteng Larbi, emphasised the need for all submitted projects to comply with employment, safety and legal standards. She explained that proposals will be assessed using key performance indicators such as access to social protection, job quality and adherence to relevant laws.
Ms. Larbi further noted that the initiative covers four categories of applicants, including both profit-making and non-profit enterprises. She encouraged prospective applicants to study the official guidelines carefully and make use of the evaluation framework, which outlines the scoring criteria and helps organisations assess their readiness before submission.
The programme is expected to support projects capable of delivering measurable economic impact while expanding decent employment opportunities across Ghana.
