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NEW GRANTS ADDED    .    RESOURCES AVAILABLE NOW  .   NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW .

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Strengthening
business impact
Through fundraising

Providing ways for businesses in the missing middle to access appropriate finance for growth.

Pathways

Providing ways for businesses in the missing middle to access appropriate finance for growth.

Businesses?

Access the capital you need to grow and innovate. Explore grant opportunities tailored to your industry.

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Get Funding

Grant Funders?

Maximise the impact of your grants by signalling investment readiness of your grantees and connecting with investors that drive real change.

Grow Impact

Diaspora Investor?

Support economic growth in your home country by investing in sustainable, impactful and profitable businesses.

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Invest Forward
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About ARK

ARK Group International was set up to provide fundraising support for impactful Small Growing Businesses (SGBs) in the ‘missing middle’. Each business we support is contributing to solving a problem they are closely connected to and passionate about.

75

Total Businesses
Supported

7mn+

Total Grants
Raised

9

Total Countries
Covered

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Work with us

Looking to become an expert bid writer? We offer training, guidance and meaningful work to support market leading businesses grow their impact.

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Leadership

Meet the experts behind our mission. Our leadership team brings years of experience in development finance, grant funding and international development.

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Partnerships

Collaboration drives success. We work with organisations, governments, and financial institutions to create impactful funding solutions.

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Grants Database

 Explore our comprehensive database of grant opportunities available for businesses, startups, and social enterprises. Filter by industry, location, and eligibility to find the right funding for your needs. 

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ARK Ecosystem Affiliates Programme

As an ARK Ecosystem Affiliate, you join a shared mission: to unlock blended-finance solutions that propel high-potential enterprises.

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THE REAL PAYOFF
OF A GRANT

A guide to make your grant fundraising a success. 

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Grants Access
Subscriptions

Investment
Readiness

Case Study

This case study by ODI Global looks at the approaches, innovations and access to finance journey of private sector waste management companies. The focus is on Freetown Waste Transformers (FWT), chosen for its pioneering role as a waste-to-energy company in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and its successful experiences leveraging both public and private investment for growth.

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Blended Finance

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Investment

TESTIMONIALS

Our Values

Impact

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We prioritise projects that create meaningful economic and social change

Transparency

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We ensure clear, honest, and accountable processes in all funding activities.

Collaboration

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We work in an ecosystem of partnerships to drive sustainable change.

Inclusivity

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We prioritise serving the underserved and those that face discriminatory barriers to access funding. 

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