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DRIVE — Development Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle

DRIVE — Infrastructure Grant

Funds public infrastructure preparation for projects in emerging markets through grants and guarantees linked to Dutch development financing.

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DRIVE (Development Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle) is a grant and guarantee instrument administered jointly by Invest International and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on behalf of the Dutch government. The program supports businesses — both Dutch and international — that contribute to the development of public infrastructure in emerging and developing markets. DRIVE covers up t…

What this grant funds

Grants and guarantees covering up to 50% of implementation costs for public infrastructure projects in developing and emerging markets, targeting food security, water, climate, healthcare, and SRHR.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: english.rvo.nl