Caring Entrepreneurs ASEAN Grant Program ·Oxfam

Overview

This opportunity offers support for grassroots innovators working at the intersection of care and entrepreneurship across Southeast Asia.

Eligibility

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Social enterprises
• Cooperatives and community-based initiatives

Especially those working on:

• Paid care services (childcare, eldercare, disability care)
• Care-responsive workplace practices
• Innovations that reduce unpaid care burdens

Women-led and community-driven organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 in funding
• Support for 5 months of documentation, storytelling, and reflection
• Opportunity to contribute to regional policy discussions
• Participation in a regional learning event in Bangkok (November 2026)

How to Apply

To apply, you must:

1. Submit a narrative proposal (max 4 pages)
2. Include a budget plan (up to $10,000)
3. Send your application to: info@oxfam.org.ph
4. Use the subject line: “Application: Caring Entrepreneurs”

Deadline

May 10, 2026