NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 23:59 CET

As per a coordinated effort from the United Nations to have a response towards the COVID-19 pandemic, UNCDF is supporting LDCs and other countries in need through its core mandate to build stable and resilient local economies and by leveraging a range of technical expertise and investment instruments to reduce and limit economic and social hardship for poor communities. For more information about UNCDF’s action towards COVID-19 click here.

The objective of this RFA is to select licensed remittance service providers that are willing to come forth with a partnership with a health-tech or insure-tech player operating in Malaysia that have a tested solutions to address the problem statements outlined below, with a view to support them to scale the solution among low-income migrants.

To that end, UNCDF will provide a grant and technical assistance to up to two partners. This contribution could be up to US$250,000, with at-least 30% of co-funding from the recipient institution.

UNCDF will support selected projects in the following areas:

1. Access: Promoting access to and the adoption of digital remittance channels
2. Usage: Scaling insurance related use cases for digital financial services
3. Beyond Remittances: Linking remittances with health services for migrant workers

Applications should be submitted via email to uncdf.rfa@uncdf.org with the title “Inclusive Digital Solutions for Migrants in Malaysia”. All applications must be submitted by 23:59 hours (EST, the New York time zone) on SEPTEMBER 29, 2020.