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13-04-2025•Expiry Date 15-05-2025
216-MPAO/IUL/2025/2

Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO) is pleased to announce the CSR Grant Program for 2025, a financial support initiative designed to empower community-driven projects that align with our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy. This program aims to foster sustainable development by funding innovative, small-scale projects that address critical societal needs in the Maldives.

Program Overview

Objective: To support local organizations in implementing impactful projects that enhance social well-being, environmental sustainability, economic resilience, and community empowerment.

Funding Ceiling: Up to MVR 200,000 per project.

Project Duration: Maximum 12 months.

Eligible Entities: Registered local NGOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and academic institutions (refer to the website page for further details).

Thematic Areas for 2025

Theme: “Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities”

Enhancing Well-being and Quality of Life of Communities

  • Elderly care programs and active aging

  • Mental health well-being

  • Community well-being infrastructure

  • Disability inclusion

  • Community first aid programs

  • Care therapy and rehabilitation

  • Digital literacy for senior citizens

Enhancing Community Resilience

  • Environment and climate resilience

  • Green space initiatives

  • Women and youth empowerment (mentorship programs)

  • Digital inclusion

Financial Literacy Programs

  • Financial literacy

  • Digital financial literacy

  • Capacity building for startups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs

  • Capacity building on financial planning for gig workers and the informal sector

Application Details

Submission Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted by 16:00 hrs on 15 May 2025.

How to Apply: Complete and submit the application form provided, along with the required supporting documents (refer to the website page for further details).

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Organizational capacity (25%)

  • Project feasibility and viability (30%)

  • Potential social, economic, or environmental impact (25%)

  • Budget, planning, and resource allocation (20%)

Applicants will be notified of the evaluation results.

For full details on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements, visit: https://pension.gov.mv/en/csr/grant-program

For inquiries, contact us at [email protected]