In the past years, NGOs in Africa have worked together towards common challenging goals and delivered critical services supporting Africa’s development. They have constantly advocated for people’s rights, boosted access to health care, ensured literacy to the non-literates, prevented famines and natural disasters, promoted human rights and democratic engagement, contributed to climate change and poverty alleviation.
Therefore, to assist NGOs in building Africa’s future, we have compiled a list of new grant funding opportunities.
Check out the list below! Click on more to get detailed information about what the program offers, determine your eligibility, and apply to the relevant grant.
Open Call: Agro-ecological Approaches in African Agriculture Systems
Deadline: 15-Feb-22
The European Commission (EC) is currently accepeting proposals for the Agro-ecological Approaches in African Agriculture Systems Grant Program…[more]
Entries Open for 2021 Conference on Public Health in Africa
Deadline: 12-Dec-21
Entries are now open for the 2021 inaugural Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2021). The CPHIA aims to reach individuals from academic and government institutions; national, regional, community and faith-based organizations; private sector firms; as well as, researchers, front-line health workers and advocates…[more]
ICFJ: The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Deadline: 30-Jan-22
The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling, a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family, honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strives to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent…[more]
AFF and SIDA joint Project to strengthen Forest Management for Sustainable Development in Africa
Deadline: 20-Dec-21
The African Forest Forum (AFF), with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is pleased to launch a project titled “Strengthening management and use of forest ecosystems for sustainable development in Africa”…[more]
ASIP Accelerator Program: Scaling African Solutions for African Challenges
Deadline: 28-Jan-22
Backed by anchor partner Telecel Group, ASIP Accelerator Program is looking for the next generation of African startups disrupting industry sectors including AgriTech & Supply Chain, IoT & Connectivity, Machine Learning (Data Analytics), Cybersecurity, Clean Tech and RegTech…[more]
African Peacebuilding Network: Collaborative Working Group Research Fellowships
Deadline: 1-Feb-22
The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites applications from senior African academics and researchers based at universities, training and policy institutions in Africa to assemble and lead collaborative research projects intended to inform policy and practice on conflict and peacebuilding on the continent…[more]
3rd Cohort of Youth in Development Boot Camp and Fellowship for Africans involved in Community Development
Deadline: 8-Dec-21
The Sozo Networks is inviting applications for the 3rd cohort of Youth in Development (YID) Boot Camp and Fellowship to young African leaders involved in community development and achieving socio-economic development across different African communities. They have designed the recruitment process to deliver value to everyone who applies…[more]
Apply Now for Journalism Awards in Africa
Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the Journalism Awards to recognize the outstanding work of journalists who report on developments within the insurance sector across Africa…[more]
Submit Nominations for Sankalp Africa Awards for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 16 December 2021
Nominations are now open for the Sankalp Africa Awards to recognize the work of those entrepreneurs who have been building a new system, an enabling ecosystem, which provides the right resources and environment for entrepreneurs to thrive and design the new world, a new movement to propel massive collective change, shared and valued by all…[more]
ACF 2022 Awards Now Open for African Champion
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the Africa CEO Forum (ACF) 2022 Awards that are designed to recognize impactful companies and leaders in the African private sector…[more]
Award available under Category Gender Leader in Africa
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the AFRICA CEO Forum (ACF) 2022 Awards under the category Gender Leader…[more]
AFRICA CEO Forum 2022 Awards: International Company
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
The AFRICA CEO Forum (ACF) is nominating applications for its Award under the category International Company…[more]
AFRICA CEO Forum 2022 Awards: Disrupter of the Year
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the AFRICA CEO Forum 2022 Awards…[more]
European Commission grants for ensuring Food and Nutrition security in Africa
Deadline: 15-Feb-22
The European Commission (EC) is currently accepting proposals to improve food security and nutrition in African cities…[more]
2022 Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (Middle East & Africa)
Deadline: 15-Dec-21
Applications are now open for the 2022 Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (Middle East & Africa) to empower all to make the most of the energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all…[more]
2nd Cohort of Next Health Accelerator Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the 2nd cohort of Next Health Accelerator (NHA) Program that is offering 6 months of opportunity assessment, product development, acquisition marketing, network access and expert mentoring for selected startups with a focus on regional expansion and product adoption and integration in existing value chains…[more]
Global Grand Challenges: Offering USD $200,000 in grants
Deadline: 13-Jan-22
The Global Grant Challenges has launched “Metagenomic Next Generation Sequencing to Detect, Identify, and Characterize Pathogens” grant program…[more]
Applications Open for Venture Building Program
Deadline: 10-Dec-21
Applications are now open for the Venture Building Program, it is a dynamic ecosystem to innovate, nurture launch and scale disruptive solutions…[more]
2nd Call for Proposals for STEG Ideas for Transformation Grant
Deadline: 8-Dec-21
The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) invites applications for the second call for proposals for Ideas for Transformation (I4Ts) Grant…[more]
Apply now for the ARASA Training and Leadership Programme
Deadline: 31-Dec-21
Do you consider yourself as an agent of change? Are you passionate about promoting access to Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) including HIV prevention, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, SRHR in Universal Health Coverage and access to safe abortion? Are you interested in learning some innovative skills to sharpen your advocacy on Bodily Autonomy and Integrity? Do you believe that everyone deserves access to universally accessible, acceptable, affordable & quality health care? If yes, then the Aids & Rights Alliance for South Africa (ARASA) Training and Leadership Programme (TaLP) is the Masterclass for you!..[more]
Open Call: Innovations in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
Deadline: 13 Jan 2022
The Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) is pleased to launch the grant program entitled “Innovations in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)” to identify areas for transformational innovation in service of national NTD programs…[more]
Google for Startups Accelerator Program
Deadline: 14-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator Program, a three-month accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups across the African continent…[more]
Building Malaria Modeling Capacity Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 13-Jan-22
The Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) is pleased to announce the Building Malaria Modeling Capacity Program to build a stronger malaria mathematical modeling ecosystem in sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
Digital Health Services for Pregnant Women Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 13-Jan-22
The Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) is offering a grant program, “Digital Health Services for Pregnant Women to Support Antenatal Risk Stratification.”..[more]
Call for Projects Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa
Deadline: 22-Feb-22
The Fondation de France and the Comité Français pour la Solidarité Internationale (CSFI) joined forces in 2009 to launch a new program to reinforce family farming in West Africa: the Promotion de l’agriculture familiale en Afrique de l’Ouest (Pafao) program…[more]
Round 2: EJN offering Reporting Grants in East Africa
Deadline: 8-Dec-21
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to produce investigative stories that dig deep into the illegal wildlife trade and environmental crime in East Africa and beyond…[more]
Proposals Invited from Southern Africa Regional Level Organisations
Deadline: 12-Dec-21
Aidsfonds is inviting proposals from organisations advocating for changes at regional level governance bodies and mechanisms in the Southern Africa…[more]
African Development Bank’s Coding for Employment Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-21
The African Development Bank has announced the applications for the Coding for Employment program to expand digital skills among rural youth…[more]
Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition
Deadline: 10-Jan-22
The call for applications is now open for Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator to accelerate environmental sustainability in the food and beverage industry…[more]
Women’s Empowerment Grants for Partnerships Working in Uganda and Wales
Deadline: 14-Jan-22
The Hub Cymru Africa has launched the applications for women’s empowerment grants for partnerships working in Uganda and Wales…[more]
Funding Opportunity: Integrating Health Approaches and Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Deadline: 1-Mar-22
A funding round is now open for the ‘Integrating Health Approaches and the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus’. This Call for proposals falls under the responsibility of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Dutch Research Council (NWO)…[more]
Call for Proposals 2022-2023: South Africa and Zimbabwe
Deadline: 12-Dec-21
Aidsfonds has announced a call for proposals for the 2022-2023 grants for advocacy on HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights for key populations in South Africa and Mozambique…[more]
2022 Atlantic Fellowship Programme (South Africa and United States)
Deadline: 28-Jan-22
The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is currently seeking applications for its 2022 Fellowship Programme…[more]
RFA: Private Partnerships for Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health in Senegal
Deadline: 24-Dec-21
The West Africa Trade and Investment Hub is seeking applications from eligible applicants to fund a program entitled Private Partnerships for Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health in Senegal…[more]
Regional Innovation Support Programme in South Africa
Deadline: 17-Dec-21
The Mobile Applications Laboratory NPC (mLab) was successfully awarded a Regional Innovation Support Programme (RISP) grant by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) Technology Localisation Implementation Unit to establish an AgriTech and TravelTech regional innovation network in the Limpopo Province…[more]
“Female Shift” Mentoring Programme in South Africa
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the “Female Shift” Mentoring Programme to create digital offers for African and German women entrepreneurs and set up a mutual mentoring programme…[more]
Youth Challenge Fund (YCF) for South Africa
Deadline: 20-Dec-21
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is seeking applications for the Youth Challenge Fund (YCF), a youth start-up support programme intended to stimulate the establishment and growth of youth-owned businesses, promote digital skills, grow the economy and foster job creation…[more]
South Africa: 2022 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-22
The U.S. Mission to South Africa, Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its 2022 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Youth Challenge Fund (YCF) for South Africa
Deadline: 20-Dec-21
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is seeking applications for the Youth Challenge Fund (YCF), a youth start-up support programme intended to stimulate the establishment and growth of youth-owned businesses, promote digital skills, grow the economy and foster job creation…[more]
WFP: IGNITE Food Systems Challenge South Sudan
Deadline: 15-Dec-21
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (BHA) and in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), are looking for South Sudan’s brightest and newest ideas on how to tackle hunger, improve food security and strengthen food systems…[more]
Large Grants to strengthen Ties between the United States and South Africa
Deadline: 30-Apr-22
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects in one of six categories…[more]