[April 2026]
Explore 60+ funding opportunities across Africa, including grants, fellowships, awards, and innovation programs. Open to NGOs, startups, researchers, and emerging leaders, these opportunities span key sectors such as health, human rights, entrepreneurship, and community development. Apply before upcoming deadlines and take the next step in expanding your impact.
Grants Programme for Community-Led Human Rights Protection (Africa)
Deadline: 07-May-2026
The Community Resource Exchange (CRE) Collaboration Grants support African community-led initiatives defending human rights in the context of international investments in critical minerals…[more]
Young Contemporaries Programme for Emerging Artists (Africa)
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Young Contemporaries Programme supports early-career artists through mentorship, residencies, and exhibitions, helping them refine artistic practice and build professional visibility…[more]
Accelerate Africa Startup Program for Early-Stage Founders
Deadline: 25-July-2026
The Accelerate Africa program supports early-stage founders across the continent to build globally impactful businesses through expert-led guidance and structured support…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30-September-2026
Applications are open for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards, which recognise journalists and media professionals across Africa for published work that raises awareness on key social issues…[more]
Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program – Cohort 6 (Africa)
Deadline: 17-May-2026
The Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program Cohort 6 is offering to support early-stage fintech startups in Africa by providing structured growth support, mentorship, and technical resources…[more]
Open Call for WIA Young Leaders Program
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The Women in Africa Initiative (WIA) Young Leaders Program supports high-potential African women aged 25–40 through leadership training, mentorship, and global exposure…[more]
Young Contemporaries Programme for Emerging Artists (Africa)
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Young Contemporaries Programme supports early-career artists through mentorship, residencies, and exhibitions, helping them refine artistic practice and build professional visibility…[more]
Open Call for Young Innovation Leader Fellowship Program
Deadline: 16-May-2026
The Young Innovation Leader Fellowship Program is designed to equip Africa’s emerging leaders with skills, networks, and tools to drive innovation and real-world impact…[more]
Open Call 1 Supporting Research and Technology Innovation (Africa)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) provides up to €50,000 funding per project to support research and technology stakeholders developing innovative tools and solutions…[more]
Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation’s Peace Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The COFP Fellowship Program by the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace equips emerging African leaders with skills in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and interreligious dialogue…[more]
Apply for Early-Career Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-Career Research Fellowship is a fully funded 6-month program offering a $2,000 monthly stipend, travel, and accommodation support for African researchers…[more]
Submissions Open: Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, provides intensive training in international human rights law and advocacy…[more]
EYElliance Pan-African Innovation Challenge for Optical Enterprises
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The EYElliance 2026 Pan-African Innovation Challenge is designed to support revenue-generating optical enterprises across Africa with catalytic capital and structured growth support to scale access to affordable eyeglasses…[more]
Call for Submissions: Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship (Africa)
Deadline: 04-May-2026
The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026 is now open to support 25 young African changemakers working to help youth move from learning to earning through education, employment, and entrepreneurship…[more]
LMS Grant for Mathematical Conferences, Workshops and Research Collaboration (Africa)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The London Mathematical Society (LMS) offers the Mathematics in Africa Grant to support mathematicians in organizing or participating in mathematical activities within Africa…[more]
CFAs: Research Development Fellowship Programme (Africa)
Deadline: 08-May-2026
The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme supports emerging African health researchers working on infectious and non-communicable diseases…[more]
2026 Africa Earth Observation Challenge
Deadline: 05- June-2026
The Africa Earth Observation Challenge 2026 is an open innovation program designed to support the development of space-based technologies and Earth Observation applications that address environmental, societal, and developmental challenges across Africa…[more]
Request for Applications: Africa Sustainable Futures Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2026 is an annual program that recognizes and promotes private sector-led solutions addressing key development challenges across Africa…[more]
Child Survival Call 2026: Advancing Maternal and Child Health
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The la Caixa Foundation Child Survival Call 2026 supports network-based health projects in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality…[more]
German Bundestag Scholarship Programme for Young African Graduates
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The German Bundestag Scholarship Programme offers a fully funded, four-week training in Berlin for young African graduates interested in democracy and governance…[more]
Grants to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Teacher Development initiative
Deadline: 29-May-2026
This grant supports organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa to scale gender-responsive pedagogy (GRP) teacher training programmes by addressing key barriers to expansion…[more]
CFAs: Gasworks Residency for Artists based in Southern Africa
Deadline: 18-May-2026
The Gasworks Residency 2026 offers early-career contemporary visual artists from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe an 11-week fully funded residency in London…[more]
CEPF Large Grants Call for Biodiversity Conservation
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), together with A Rocha Ghana and Ajemalebu Self-Help, is inviting civil society organizations in selected West African countries to apply for large grants ranging from US$50,000 to US$250,000…[more]
Submissions Open: Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Leakey Foundation’s Francis H. Brown African Scholarship provides up to $30,000 to support East African scholars conducting research in earth sciences and botany related to human origins…[more]
IFE Co-Financing Grants for Job Creation and Skills Development
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) Grant Program provides co-financing grants from €800,000 to €10 million to support job creation and skills development in selected African countries…[more]
CFLI 2026: Local Impact Grants (Ghana)
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Ghana 2026 provides CAD 25,000–45,000 to support small, high-impact projects led by local partners. It focuses on governance, human rights, peace, and gender equality, targeting community-driven solutions…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Grants Program (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026 is a Global Affairs Canada funding program supporting small-scale, locally led development projects in Sierra Leone…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Cabo Verde
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The U.S. Embassy Praia is offering small grants of $2,000–$10,000 to support projects in Cabo Verde that commemorate 250 years of U.S. independence…[more]
Community-Based Volunteer Service Program by CorpsAfrica (Rwanda)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The CorpsAfrica Community-Based Volunteer Service Program in Rwanda engages young professionals in 10 months of grassroots development work. Volunteers receive training, a living allowance, and support while co-creating sustainable solutions with underserved communities…[more]
CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Program in Rural Communities (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 16-May-2026
The CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Program in Ethiopia offers young professionals hands-on experience in community-led development…[more]
Call for EOIs: Operationalization of the Dakar Declaration in Guinea
Deadline: 11-May-2026
The UNICEF has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to partner with adolescent girls’ and youth-led civil society organizations in Guinea…[more]
Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme (Burundi)
Deadline: 08-May-2026
The United Nations Development Programme has launched a Microfinance Programme call for project expressions to support initiatives that combine environmental sustainability with community livelihood development…[more]
Grant Opportunity for Economic Growth and Security Initiatives (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen U.S.–Burkina Faso relations through economic growth, security cooperation, and innovation. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a total funding pool of $60,000…[more]
Call for NHC Heritage Funding Applications 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Nova’s Media Fellowship Program supports U.S.-based journalists and nonprofit newsrooms reporting on the interconnected drivers of health and well-being…[more]
Call for Health Service Delivery Strengthening (South Africa)
Deadline: 13-May-2026
The Northern Cape Department of Health is offering a three-year funding opportunity for NGOs and community-based organizations to strengthen health service delivery in South Africa’s Northern Cape…[more]
CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Program in Rural Communities (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 16-May-2026
The CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Program in Ethiopia offers young professionals hands-on experience in community-led development…[more]
Community-Based Volunteer Service Program by CorpsAfrica (Rwanda)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The CorpsAfrica Community-Based Volunteer Service Program in Rwanda engages young professionals in 10 months of grassroots development work…[more]
Open for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Falling Walls Foundation is inviting applications for the Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026, a global pitch competition where participants present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes…[more]
NUMÜ Digital Window Grants for Business Growth and Sustainability (Tunisia)
Deadline: 30-September-2028
The NUMÜ Digital Window initiative, implemented by Expertise France with support from the French Development Agency, provides grants between €50,000 and €200,000 to organizations supporting startups and SMEs in Tunisia…[more]
Apply Now: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Tanzania)
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Tanzania offers fully funded opportunities for graduate study, research, or professional programs in the United States. Funding is provided for up to two years and prioritizes candidates with strong academic backgrounds and a commitment to contributing to Tanzania’s development. Master’s applicants are given preference over PhD candidates…[more]
CFPs: Promotion of Human Rights and Strengthening of CSOs in Morocco
Deadline: 02-June-2026
The European Commission has launched a €5.8 million funding call in Morocco to strengthen civil society, human rights, and democratic governance…[more]
UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 14-May-2026
The UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship 2026 invites young leaders in Ghana to apply for a one-year, on-site leadership and development program. Delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment Ghana, University of Ghana, and United Nations Volunteers Programme, the fellowship offers mentorship, professional training, and a pathway toward a Master’s degree…[more]
Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Rabat 2026 (Morocco)
Deadline: 20-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Rabat 2026 is a global pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. The event will take place on 10 June 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, offering international exposure and networking opportunities…[more]
EU Support for Civil Society and Private Sector Development (Eritrea)
Deadline: 08-July-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) as key drivers of governance, economic development, and resilience in Eritrea…[more]
Grant Programme for Community Mobilisation and Health Research Initiatives (Nigeria)
Deadline: 06-May-2026
The SAFEStart+ Community Request for Proposals provides funding to civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria to support community-driven efforts toward eliminating HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis…[more]
Call for EOIs: Partnerships in Economic Recovery, WASH, Protection and HDP (Kenya)
Deadline: 04-May-2026
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is inviting local organizations in Mandera County to partner on integrated resilience and development programs. The initiative focuses on economic recovery, WASH, protection, and peacebuilding to support vulnerable and displacement-affected communities…[more]
Open Call: Black-owned Agro-processing Enterprises (South Africa)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The NEF and GDARD have opened applications for blended finance funding to support Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng…[more]
Nutrition and Social Protection Programme in Qena and Sohag (Egypt)
Deadline: 14-May-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a multi-sector development initiative in Qena and Sohag, Egypt, focused on improving nutrition, education, health, and livelihoods…[more]
Funding Opportunity: Freedom 250 Tech and Innovation Exchange (Kenya)
Deadline: 29-May-2026
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section in Nairobi has launched the Freedom 250 Tech and Innovation Exchange, a $3.3 million cooperative agreement to strengthen U.S.–Kenya collaboration in STEM and innovation fields…[more]
Falling Walls Lab Cotonou: Pitch Your Breakthrough Idea (Benin)
Deadline: 03-May-2026
The Falling Walls Lab Cotonou is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes…[more]
CFLI Funding for Local Development Projects 2026 (Togo)
Deadline: 04-May-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026 in Togo provides funding for small-scale, high-impact community projects led by local organizations…[more]
Call for Proposals: Nelson Mandela Ubuntu Initiatives (South Africa)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The National Heritage Council (NHC) has launched the 2026/27 Ubuntu Initiatives Call for Support to fund community-driven projects that promote Ubuntu as a living heritage…[more]
Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Civil Society Programs (Togo)
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The European Commission’s 2026 Call for Proposals in Togo supports human rights, gender equality, and civil society strengthening…[more]
Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme – OP8 (Gabon)
Deadline: 06-May-2026
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP OP8) is offering grants of up to $75,000 in Gabon to support community-led projects that improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and deliver environmental benefits…[more]
CFPs: Strengthen Immunisation Financing and Public Financial Management (Nigeria)
Deadline: 14-May-2026
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is offering up to $262,000 to a national civil society organisation in Nigeria to strengthen immunisation financing and public financial management systems…[more]
CSO in-country Call for Proposals Uganda 2026
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The European Commission has launched a EUR 5.1 million funding call to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. The programme supports sustainable development across forestry, land governance, renewable energy, clean cooking, and inclusive economic growth…[more]
Apply Now: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Libya)
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The U.S. Department of State is offering small grants of $50,000–$100,000 to support projects that strengthen U.S.-Libya relations and promote stability, economic opportunity, and cultural exchange…[more]
CFAs: Addressing Violence Against Religious Groups in Nigeria
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section is offering funding to support projects that reduce violence and promote religious freedom in Nigeria…[more]
RFPs: Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda
Deadline: 20-May-2026
The Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda programme invites proposals from eligible organisations to support energy efficiency ventures aimed at improving market impact and sustainability in Uganda…[more]
Call for Proposals: Climate and Disaster Risk Modelling (Malawi)
Deadline: 19-May-2026
The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA) Call for Proposals 2026 invites qualified institutions and consultants to strengthen climate and disaster risk modelling capacity in Malawi…[more]
Wamanga Wa Komor Entrepreneurship and Investment Support Grant (Comoros)
Deadline: 09-May-2026
Expertise France is offering grants to strengthen entrepreneurship and investment in the Comoros by leveraging diaspora resources for inclusive, green, and blue economic growth…[more]
Open Call: Strengthening the “Clean Cooking” Initiative (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 10-May-2026
This call supports clean cooking sector development in Côte d’Ivoire by strengthening value chains, creating jobs for women and youth, and improving access to clean fuels and technologies…[more]
Call for Strengthening the “Clean Cooking” Initiative in Mauritania
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) has launched a call for projects in Mauritania to expand clean cooking solutions and strengthen local economic opportunities…[more]
Call for EOIs: Integrated Population Policies through Parliamentary Engagement (Egypt)
Deadline: 06-May-2026
UNFPA is inviting expressions of interest to strengthen population policies and sexual and reproductive health systems in Egypt…[more]
Request for Applications: Strengthening Civil Society in Egypt
Deadline: 21-June-2026
The European Commission is offering €5 million in grants to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) in Egypt through community initiatives and collaborative platforms…[more]
Apply now for Climate Justice Small Grants (Uganda)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Climate Justice Small Grants by the Centre for Environment and Migration Assistance support grassroots organisations to lead local climate action and environmental justice initiatives…[more]