Call for Applications: 2027 Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program
Funding opportunity for registered organizations in Papua New Guinea supporting community-led development.
Are you a registered organization in Papua New Guinea working to improve education, healthcare, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, disability inclusion or environmental sustainability?
Applications are now open for the 2027 Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program, which supports local organizations developing practical solutions to community challenges across Papua New Guinea.
6 November 2026
About the Community Grants Program
The Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program provides support to organizations working on locally driven projects that address important community needs.
The Foundation combines financial support with capacity building, training and monitoring to help organizations implement projects effectively and create sustainable community impact.
Who Can Apply?
The 2027 program is open to eligible registered organizations in Papua New Guinea, including:
- Registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Cooperatives
- Associations
- Other registered not-for-profit organizations
Applicants should demonstrate that they have the appropriate organizational structure and capacity to implement and manage a community-focused project.
Priority Areas
The Community Grants Program supports projects that address important development challenges in Papua New Guinea. Areas highlighted by the Foundation include:
📚 Education
Projects that improve educational opportunities, literacy and learning outcomes for communities.
🏥 Healthcare
Community initiatives designed to improve health and wellbeing.
👩 Women’s Empowerment
Initiatives that strengthen opportunities, participation and leadership for women.
👥 Youth Development
Projects that create opportunities and support positive development among young people.
♿ Disability Inclusion
Community projects that promote inclusion and opportunities for people living with disabilities.
🌱 Environment
Initiatives promoting environmental sustainability and community resilience.
What Does the Program Support?
The program is designed to help organizations implement practical projects that provide local solutions to local problems.
Projects may address areas such as:
- Education and literacy
- Health and community wellbeing
- Women’s empowerment
- Youth development
- Disability inclusion
- Community leadership
- Environmental sustainability
- Economic and livelihood opportunities
- Other community development priorities
Funding Available
The Foundation has announced a total of K1.2 million in funding for the 2027 Community Grants Program to support innovative, community-led projects across Papua New Guinea.
💰 Community Grant Funding
Total program funding: K1.2 million
Funding is intended to support innovative projects that create meaningful and lasting
community impact.
What Makes a Strong Project?
Organizations preparing an application should clearly explain the community problem they want to address and how their proposed project will create measurable benefits.
- Clearly identify the community need.
- Explain the proposed solution.
- Show how community members will benefit.
- Provide realistic project activities and timelines.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity.
- Explain how the project can create lasting impact.
- Provide a clear and realistic budget.
Why Apply?
The program offers organizations an opportunity to obtain financial support while also benefiting from capacity-building and monitoring support from the Foundation.
Successful community projects can contribute to stronger local organizations, improved services and practical solutions to challenges affecting communities throughout Papua New Guinea.
⏰ Don’t Miss the Deadline
“`Applications for the 2027 Digicel PNG Foundation Community Grants Program close on 6 November 2026.
If your organization has a community project that fits the program’s priorities, review the application requirements and prepare your proposal before submitting.
“`Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Registered NGOs, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, cooperatives, associations and other registered not-for-profit entities in Papua New Guinea may be eligible.
What types of projects are supported?
Priority areas include education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, youth development, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability and other community development initiatives.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is 6 November 2026.
Where can I get the application information?
Applicants should review the official program guidelines and application requirements before submitting.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. Applicants should verify the latest eligibility requirements, funding guidelines and deadline with the Digicel PNG Foundation before submitting an application.
