Those interested in applying are asked to first read the initiative’s Call for Proposals. DLI’s Fifth Call for Proposals is now closed. Awards will be announced in September 2026.

The Application Instructions provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements and instructions to apply. As the Application Instructions cover in further detail, the following materials are required for submissions:

• Cover sheet and narrative
  • Template for pilot, full study, and infrastructure and public goods creation projects
  • Template for exploratory grants
  • Template for evidence use grants
  • Template for conference travel grants
• Budget template
  • Budget template for pilot, full, exploratory, and infrastructure and public goods creation projects
  • Budget template for evidence use grants
  • Budget template for conference travel grants
• Letter(s) of support (if applicable)
• Power calculations (full studies only)

Please note that we cannot accept submissions via email. We ask that you read through our Proposal Tips and take our eligibility self-assessment before submitting an Expression of Interest. Teams that submit successful EOIs will receive a link to the proposal portal. A Google Doc version of the EOI form is also available to create a copy for drafting and recordkeeping purposes.

• Eligibility quiz
• Proposal Tips
• EOI Google Doc template: Exploratory, Pilot, Full, and Infrastructure and Public Goods Projects
• EOI Google Doc template: Evidence Use 
• EOI Google Doc Template: Conference Travel

Please reach out to displacement@poverty-action.org with any questions.