Funding Windows

Competitive, transparent, and results-oriented financing to strengthen skills development, innovation, and employability in The Gambia.

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Internship & Apprenticeship Window
A flagship funding window supporting youth skills development through structured, paid internships and workplace learning.

Focus Areas

  • Paid internship placements
  • Industry-linked workplace matching
  • Practical skills development
  • Mentorship and supervision

Eligibility

Youth aged 18–35, recent graduates, final-year students, or NEET applicants with a suitable host organisation.

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Institutional Strengthening Window
Supports organisational capacity building, professional development, and stronger training systems for TVET and higher education partners.

Focus Areas

  • Staff development and certification
  • Curriculum and training quality improvement
  • Management and governance support
  • Partnership and institutional growth

Eligibility

Accredited TVET and higher education institutions, and partner organisations with institutional endorsement.

Coming Soon
Infrastructure & Equipment Window
Finances equipment, laboratories, ICT systems, and targeted improvements to learning and training environments.

Focus Areas

  • Workshop and laboratory equipment
  • ICT and digital learning infrastructure
  • Learning space improvements
  • Specialised training facilities

Eligibility

Accredited public and private TVET and higher education institutions applying for facility or equipment support.

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Digital Transformation Window
Supports innovation in digital learning, systems, and delivery models that improve access, quality, and relevance.

Focus Areas

  • Digital learning platforms
  • EdTech and online delivery tools
  • Data and monitoring systems
  • Innovation in teaching and assessment

Eligibility

Training providers, institutions, and partners with a clear digital learning or systems improvement plan.

Coming Soon
Youth Enterprise Window
Supports youth-led enterprises and startups that create jobs, skills opportunities, and practical business growth.

Focus Areas

  • Youth-led startups and enterprises
  • Social enterprises with a skills focus
  • Entrepreneurship training and support
  • Access to markets and networks

Eligibility

Youth entrepreneurs aged 18–35, with a focus on underserved communities and business models linked to skills or employment.

Ready to Apply?

Download the application guidelines and submit your proposal through the THET Fund application portal.