Deadline: 29-Aug-25
The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Empowerment Grant Program to foster local engagement in climate awareness, action, and sustainable development.
By empowering grassroots organizations and community groups, the program seeks to implement transformative ideas that bridge the gap between innovation and practical solutions, driving change from the community to the national and regional levels.
Small Grant Scheme Objectives
The Small Grant Scheme is designed to support high-impact, market-driven climate finance initiatives in developing economies across Africa. These grants recognize the diverse capacities of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and local NGOs in utilizing limited resources effectively.
Overall Objectives:
Expand Climate Dialogue.
Build a broader and deeper national conversation on climate change and its impacts on African communities.
Enhance Accountability.
Encourage grassroots organizations to advocate for improved service delivery in economic, social, and cultural rights while promoting the rule of law and human rights.
Empower Marginalized Groups.
Strengthen CBOs and similar organizations in advocating for human rights, with a focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Thematic Focus Areas
Applicants must address climate resilience and environmental sustainability while focusing on one or more of the following themes:
Democracy and Rule of Law:
Promote good governance, fight corruption, and increase access to justice.
Equality and Non-Discrimination:
Advocate for women’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and foster inclusion and diversity.
Business and Human Rights:
Address environmental and climate justice and corporate accountability.
Economic Empowerment:
Enhance skills development and promote innovative local product marketing.
Funding Information
Grant Amounts: Grants range from USD 5,000 to 8,000 per organization.
Duration
Projects must be implemented within 6 to 12 months.
Geographic Focus
Eligible Countries are:
Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Rwanda, Niger, Cameroon, Malawi, Tunisia, Botswana, Uganda, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Cote D’lvoire, Liberia, Mauritius, Egypt, Tanzania & Morocco.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must meet the following requirements:
Be a registered not-for-profit, non-religious, non-governmental, and non-political entity.
Actively operate at the grassroots level for 1 to 3 years.
Include youth-led, women-led, and marginalized group organizations.
Demonstrate inclusive, sustainable, and innovative project ideas.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following entities are not eligible:
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
- Religious institutions
- Political parties
- Government entities
- International NGOs
- Organizations with an annual income exceeding USD 80,000
For more information, visit CJIFA.
