This window seeks to enable institutions (partners) willing to work with CBFIs (primarily savings groups, using VSLA/SILC methodologies) to identify their needs and design products appropriately. For banks and non-bank financial institutions, support will go towards developing mutually beneficial processes, products and services so that CBFI members can access a wider range of financial products at a lower cost.
There is a minimum 90:10 co-finance ratio, with a maximum contribution from RUFEP of $50,000. In which case, the applicant would contribute a minimum of $5,555, for a project total of at least $55,555.