SPECIAL REPORT: Application Period Open for $106k European Microfinance Award on Housing Until May 22

The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) has begun accepting applications for the eighth iteration of its European Microfinance Award, which is focused this year on financing housing improvements for people with low incomes. The deadline to apply is May 22. The award, which includes a cash prize of EUR 100,000 (USD 106,000), will be presented at European Microfinance Week, which is being held from November 29 through December 1 in Luxembourg.

The award is being organized by the Inclusive Finance Network Luxembourg (InFiNe), e-MFP and the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs.

This notice is part of a sponsored series on European Microfinance Week, which is held annually by e-MFP, a 130-member network located in Luxembourg. MicroCapital has been engaged to promote and cover the event on-site.

Sources and Additional Resources

European Microfinance Award
http://european-microfinance-award.com/

European Microfinance Week 2017
https://www.microcapital.org/special-report-european-microfinance-week-scheduled-november-29-december-1-2017/

MicroCapital Coverage of European Microfinance Week Since 2012
https://www.microcapital.org/category/european-microfinance-week/

European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) Coverage of European Microfinance Week 2016
http://www.e-mfp.eu/blog/digital-finance-housing-and-education-dominate-discussion-european-microfinance-week-2016