[June 2025]
If you’re leading impactful work in your community, this is your moment. Grants of up to $50,000 are now open for African-based individuals and organisations creating meaningful change. Whether you’re addressing education, climate, health, or social justice — funding is available to help you go further.
Take the next step. Apply now and power your mission.
Submit Applications for Timbuktoo ManuTech Bootcamp
Deadline: 1 July 2025
Are you an aspiring startup in the manufacturing technology sector looking to grow your business across the continent? Join the timbuktoo ManuTech bootcamp in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia…[more]
Call for Proposals: Leslie Brown Research Grant (Africa)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Raptor Research Foundation is requesting applications for its Leslie Brown Research Grant to promote the research and the dissemination of information on African birds of prey…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother”
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Merck Foundation in partnership with the African First Ladies has announced the call for applications for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025…[more]
wAtt-boost Youth Powered Start-Up in Africa (1st Edition)
Deadline: 10 June 2025
The RES4Africa Foundation and Strathmore University, Enel Foundation has launched the Open Call for the inaugural edition of wAtt-boost – Youth Power Start Up in Africa…[more]
Call for Entries: Africa Deep Tech Challenge
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Entries are now open for Africa Deep Tech Challenge to create breakthrough solutions that thrive under constraints and unlock Africa’s deep tech potential…[more]
Adinkra Fellowship to empower Rising Leaders from Africa and the Diaspora
Deadline: 3 July 2025
The Adinkra Fellowship connects rising leaders aged 40 and under from African countries and the African diaspora…[more]
Submissions open for Africa Thesis Award
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Entries are now open for the Africa Thesis Award to recognise outstanding master’s theses on African topics…[more]
Applications open for Africa Science Journalism Awards
Deadline: 4 July 2025
The Science for Africa Foundation is pleased to launch the second edition of the Africa Science Journalism Awards to celebrate excellence in health, science, and development reporting across Africa…[more]
AKI’s Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program
Deadline: 22-Jun-25
The Animal-Kind International (AKI’s) Africa & LAC Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program, AKI’s 8th annual grant program, is intended to assist effective Africa & LAC-based organizations, beyond the Partner Organizations, implement high impact activities aimed at improving the lives of domestic animals…[more]
Applications open for Restoration Stewards Program 2026
Deadline: 29-Jun-25
Are you a young person dreaming of a world where people and landscapes thrive? If yes, then this is a chance to turn your dreams into action…[more]
Call for Applications: Export Readiness Online Training for Women
Deadline: 6 July 2025
Want to start exporting but don’t know where to begin? Apply for ShowcaseHER, a program aimed to empower women business owners in Africa with requisite skills to prepare them for the export market…[more]
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund launches Small Conservation Grants
Deadline: 31-Aug-25
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) provides financial resources to early career biologists/conservationists to carry out vital field conservation and research work of endangered mammals in Africa…[more]
CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
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…[more]
Sebabatso Initiative – Lesotho Youth Connekt Chapter
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Are you a young entrepreneur looking to grow your business? The SEBABATSO initiative—Lesotho Youth Connekt Chapter—invites you to apply for Cohort Three and access funding, mentorship, and international opportunities!..[more]
Submit Applications for Llama Impact Accelerator Program
Deadline: 27 June 2025
Are you a startup using open-source AI to solve real-world challenges in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa? If yes, then this call is for you!..[more]
Open Call for Festivals – Halaqat II
Deadline: 24-Jun-25
The Halaqat is pleased to announce its call to supports festivals operating in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco with grants, mentoring, and networking to promote practices of care…[more]
Call for Proposals: Algeria-Tunisia Financing of Research and Development Projects
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development is launching a call for proposals within the framework of the Algerian-Tunisian cooperation program, for the funding of research and development projects…[more]
Call for Proposals: British Council’s Youth Connect Programme in Libya
Deadline: 17-Jun-25
The British Council is inviting proposals from Libya Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with a strong focus on youth to support the implementation of its Youth Connect Programme…[more]
Request for Proposals: NAC Annual Project Funding (South Africa)
Deadline: 11-Jul-25
The National Arts Council of South Africa is pleased to announce the NAC Annual Project Funding Call for applications for the 2025-2026 Financial Year…[more]
Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 20 July 2025
Are you building a tech enabled solution? Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 — An online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria…[more]
Applications open for Small Grants-Multisectoral Needs Assessment Response in Nigeria
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
The Crest Research and Development Institute is pleased to invite applications for its Small Grants Program to support critical community-based responses to findings from the Multisectoral Needs Assessment…[more]
Submissions open for Heirs Insurance Essay Championship (Nigeria)
Deadline: 8 July 2025
Entries are now open for Heirs Insurance Essay Championship, an annual essay competition open to school students between JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria, with the aim of showcasing the creativity and talent of children…[more]
Applications open for ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme (South Africa)
Deadline: 17 June 2025
The ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation will support South African women researchers intending to study towards a PhD degree, in Biotechnology at the Cape Town Component…[more]
Apply for Small Grants Program in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 27-Jun-25
The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the applications for the Small Grants Program…[more]
