Deadline: 11 May 2020 The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new agreement to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities by supporting women and girls who are at risk from genderbased violence (GBV), … [Read more...] about S/GWI seeking Proposals for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Latest Grants and Resources in Congo DR
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Congo DR.
U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for implementation of two exchange programs under a single cooperative agreement: the FY 2020 Sports … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
GET.invest Finance Catalyst targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Deadline: 17 March 2020 The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy projects and companies with finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy (RE) opportunities, currently in Sub-saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It provides advisory … [Read more...] about GET.invest Finance Catalyst targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation inviting NGOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Deadline: 1 July 2020 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and … [Read more...] about The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation inviting NGOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”
Deadline: 22 April 2020 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”. The Gates Foundation invites proposals for interventions to address the following challenges … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”
Applications Open for the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide
Deadline: 1 February 2021 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund is seeking applications for grants to support small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide
Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a Rising Star of African Journalism
Deadline: 16 March 2020 The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its sixth year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will … [Read more...] about Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a Rising Star of African Journalism
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Investigative Journalism in Africa
Deadline: 10 April 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support projects that support investigative journalism, especially as it relates to … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Investigative Journalism in Africa
Prince Claus Fund – Open Call Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat
Deadline: 31 March 2020 For the second time, the Prince Claus Fund and the Gerda Henkel Foundation announce an Open Call for Proposals specifically aimed at Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat. The Fund invites cultural practitioners, institutions and local NGOs to … [Read more...] about Prince Claus Fund – Open Call Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat
2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
Deadline: 1 April 2020 If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that makes your community better and provides you and your friends an income, then apply for 2020 Anzisha Prize! The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her … [Read more...] about 2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
African Women’s Development Fund announces BI-ANNUAL Call for Applications
Deadline: 9 March 2020 Is your organisation an African feminist/ women’s rights organisation with cutting edge ideas for advancing women’s rights and creating systemic change? Is your organisation led and majority staffed by women, and registered on the African continent? If yes, then you can … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund announces BI-ANNUAL Call for Applications
EU announces Call for Proposals for “Local Authorities: Partnerships for Sustainable Cities 2020”
Deadline: 27 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Local Authorities of the EU Member States and of partner countries in accordance with the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development. The Specific … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals for “Local Authorities: Partnerships for Sustainable Cities 2020”
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2020 (US $100,000)
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize will honor outstanding … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2020 (US $100,000)
2020 Call for Applications: 5th African World Heritage Youth Forum
Deadline: 23 February 2020 Applications are open for the 5th African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Youth Forum, a capacity building exercise focusing on Youth, Entrepreneurship and Heritage Sustainability in Africa. The Forum places an emphasis on entrepreneurship skills development towards … [Read more...] about 2020 Call for Applications: 5th African World Heritage Youth Forum
VITTEL® and Ashoka Changemakers announce Act for Biodiversity Challenge
Deadline: 3 March 2020 VITTEL® and Ashoka are launching the "Act for Biodiversity" Challenge — a global search for changemakers who can bring key players together to preserve and restore biodiversity. The Changemakers are looking for already-implemented solutions that engage people and … [Read more...] about VITTEL® and Ashoka Changemakers announce Act for Biodiversity Challenge
Submit Nominations for King Baudouin African Development Prize!
Deadline: 31 March 2020 Nominations are open for King Baudouin African Development Prize to draw public attention to the many inspirational stories, including challenges and successes, emerging from the African continent. The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is an independent, pluralistic … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for King Baudouin African Development Prize!
USAID seeking Applications for Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) Program
Deadline: 30 March 2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) program. This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act … [Read more...] about USAID seeking Applications for Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) Program
Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that its submissions process for the 2021 edition is now open. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
Deadline: 8 March 2020 Together with Climate Tracker, Hivos will be training and sending six journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Rwanda, this May (26th-28th). The Sustainable Energy for All Forum will convene experts and decision makers to take progress on what is … [Read more...] about Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
APCEIU seeking Applications for 6th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education
Deadline: 17 March 2020 The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) is currently inviting applications for its 6th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED (Global Citizenship Education) which will held from 25 to 31 May 2020. The one-week Workshop aims to build … [Read more...] about APCEIU seeking Applications for 6th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education
CIVICUS Youth Action Lab for Grassroots Youth Activists Based in Global South
Deadline: 5 February 2020 The Youth Action Lab is a one year co-creation lab for grassroots youth activists based in the global south which works to support their movements to become more resilient and sustainable in their pursuit of a more equitable world. The Lab is an innovative, safe, … [Read more...] about CIVICUS Youth Action Lab for Grassroots Youth Activists Based in Global South
Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Deadline: 1 April 2020 PlanetRomeo Foundation is seeking applications for its grants program to provide funding up to € 5,000 to grassroots emerging LGBTI projects and initiatives. The Foundation support focuses on achieving societal change in order to improve the position of LGBTI people … [Read more...] about Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Submit Applications for 2020 United Nations Journalism Fellowships
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists for its 2020 fellowship program. The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists was established as a not-for-profit organization more than 55 years ago by journalists at the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 United Nations Journalism Fellowships
2020 Ignite Africa Challenge Boosting Innovative Solutions and Thinking among African Youth
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Ignite Africa Challenge working towards shaping the future of Africa. Ignite Africa Challenge is a platform centered on unveiling youth talent across continent for solving the most pressure problems through high impact social … [Read more...] about 2020 Ignite Africa Challenge Boosting Innovative Solutions and Thinking among African Youth
Apply for 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” and Win 1 Million US Dollars
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is seeking applications for its 2020 Al-Sumait Prize "Education" to advance economic and social development, human resources development and infrastructure on the African continent. Focus Areas Improving … [Read more...] about Apply for 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” and Win 1 Million US Dollars
IUCN NL Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN)
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN NL) is inviting applicants for its Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN). The IUCN NL provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe … [Read more...] about IUCN NL Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN)
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces Small Conservation Grants (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is seeking applications for its Small Conservation Grants to provide financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in Africa. The … [Read more...] about Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces Small Conservation Grants (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Wild Planet Trust offering Grants to Individuals for “African Freshwater Habitats” Projects
Deadline: 31 March 2020 Wild Planet Trust is currently seeking applications for African freshwater habitats projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. Each year, Wild Planet Trust awards a number of … [Read more...] about Wild Planet Trust offering Grants to Individuals for “African Freshwater Habitats” Projects
Apply for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2020
Deadline extended till 31 March 2020 The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme is open to startup entrepreneurs, with innovative business ideas or businesses that have been in existence for less than 3 years, in any sector, from across Africa. The Programme is the $100 … [Read more...] about Apply for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2020
Money Trail offering Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists (Round 1)
Deadline: 16 March 2020 In Money Trail, Journalismfund.eu offers working grants for African, Asian and European journalists to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse and corruption in Africa, Asia and Europe. Grants are awarded to journalists solely by Journalismfund.eu, … [Read more...] about Money Trail offering Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists (Round 1)
MADRE’s VIVA Girls Initiative to Encourage Girls and Young Women Leaders
Deadline: 10 February 2020 Are you a girl or young woman with an idea for making change in your community? Are you a girl or young woman with a group or an initiative in your community that is organizing to achieve the change you envision? Are you an organization that runs a community-based … [Read more...] about MADRE’s VIVA Girls Initiative to Encourage Girls and Young Women Leaders
Apply for 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Is your startup ready to reach the next level? Is social impact at the core of your business model? Are you interested in partnering with Google to accelerate the growth of your startup? If yes, then apply for the 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable … [Read more...] about Apply for 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable Development Goals
Applications Open for 2020 Yale Young African Scholars Program
Deadline: 12 February 2020 Applications are now open for the “2020 Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS)” which is now entering its seventh year of programming. YYAS is the flagship program of the Yale Africa Initiative and is designed to introduce secondary school students to the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Yale Young African Scholars Program
SEWA Program: Strengthening Womens’ Access to Economic Freedom Across Africa
Deadline: 31 December 2019 Are you a woman aged 35 – 50 year who is a community-based leader of a primary cooperative or a grass- root Community Based Organization (CBOs)? If yes, then apply for the Self Employed Women’s Assosiation (SEWA) Program. The objective of the program is to … [Read more...] about SEWA Program: Strengthening Womens’ Access to Economic Freedom Across Africa
Grand Challenges Africa-Innovation Seed Grants: Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH Call – Round 8)
Deadline: 14 January 2020 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have come together in a transformative partnership to support African … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Africa-Innovation Seed Grants: Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH Call – Round 8)
Apply for African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program
Deadline: 17 December 2019 Applications are now open for 3rd Cohort of African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program which is a one-of-a-kind, high-touch leadership and business management capacity building program. AWEC focuses on applied learning and collaborative experiences to ensure … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program
2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for the 2019 ONE Africa Award to recognise the exceptional work of organisations that are founded by Africans, based in Africa and working to help Africa achieve the SDGs. The 2019 ONE Africa Award will recognise Africa-driven and Africa-led … [Read more...] about 2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice
Deadline: 14 December 2019 The Strengthening Accountability in the Global Economy (SAGE) Fund is currently seeking two-page concept notes from organisations implementing innovative efforts to strengthen women’s economic justice and secure women’s livelihoods. The Fund will design a learning … [Read more...] about The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice
InsuResilience Solutions Fund to Promote the Development of Climate Risk Insurance Products
Deadline: 7 February 2020 Applicants are invited to submit their concept notes for the 3rd call of InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) to promote the development of innovative and financially sustainable climate risk insurance products in developing and emerging countries. ISF is sponsored by … [Read more...] about InsuResilience Solutions Fund to Promote the Development of Climate Risk Insurance Products
14th United Nations Democracy Fund is now Open for Applications
Deadline extended till 6 January 2020 The 14th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting applications from CSOs and NGOs to support democracy. The UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all … [Read more...] about 14th United Nations Democracy Fund is now Open for Applications
USAID’s Water and Energy for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development – Regional Innovation Hubs ($15,000,000)
Also read: How to Plan, Prepare and Respond to a USAID Call for Proposals - A Free Guide for NGOs Deadline: 9 December 2019 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting expression of interest from NGOs and companies to co-create, co-design, co-invest and … [Read more...] about USAID’s Water and Energy for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development – Regional Innovation Hubs ($15,000,000)
Apply for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 17 December 2019 Applications are now open for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Program that links renewable energy projects to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy (RE) projects, currently in sub-Saharan Africa. The Finance Catalyst … [Read more...] about Apply for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
2020 Energy Access Booster: Supporting Energy Access Projects in Africa and Asia
Deadline: 13 December 2019 ENEA in partnership with Total, SEForAll and Acumen has launched the Energy Access Booster 2020 Call for Projects to support not-for-profits, NGOs, technology developers and social entrepreneurs in developing their energy access initiatives in Africa or Asia. The … [Read more...] about 2020 Energy Access Booster: Supporting Energy Access Projects in Africa and Asia
Earthwatch Shulman Awards: Grants of Up to £4000 for Emerging Environmental Scientists
Deadline: 26 November 2019 Are you interested in developing a one-year research and/or education project that relates to one of the below mentioned environmental areas? If yes, then apply for the Earthwatch Shulman Awards! Focus Areas Enabling sustainable agricultural land management: … [Read more...] about Earthwatch Shulman Awards: Grants of Up to £4000 for Emerging Environmental Scientists
DFID’s IMPACT Programme announces First Call for Concept Notes
Deadline: 20 November 2019 In this first Call for Concept Notes, the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) IMPACT Programme is currently inviting innovative ideas for specific impact investing products, tools and services that address system level market barriers and that aim to … [Read more...] about DFID’s IMPACT Programme announces First Call for Concept Notes
Applications Open for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2020
Deadline: 15 November 2019 Applications are open for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2020 to support emerging artists in their careers, responding to the challenges of practicing on the African continent. The 2nd Henrike Grohs Art Award will be awarded in conjunction with Dak’Art - Biennial of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2020
A Program to Support Innovations in Off-Grid Solar E-Waste Management
Deadline: 15 December 2019 The Global LEAP Solar E-Waste Challenge will make up to $1.2 million in grant funding available to support the research and development of more sustainable solar home system and battery technologies for the off-grid solar sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Innovations should … [Read more...] about A Program to Support Innovations in Off-Grid Solar E-Waste Management
World Bank’s #Blog4Dev Competition: What Will it Take to End Child Marriage in Your Country?
Deadline: 30 November 2019 World Bank is seeking applications for its #Blog4Dev Competition which is an annual writing contest, inviting young people to weigh in on a topic critical to the country’s economic development. The competition is a way to engage Africa’s youth and provide a platform … [Read more...] about World Bank’s #Blog4Dev Competition: What Will it Take to End Child Marriage in Your Country?
USAID-RAN Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge awarding Up to $350,000 Grant for Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 15 December 2019 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) have launched a call for proposals under the Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge, as part of the Scaling Off-Grid Energy Grand Challenge for Development … [Read more...] about USAID-RAN Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge awarding Up to $350,000 Grant for Sub-Saharan Africa
Apply for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” Project
Deadline: 12 November 2019 Applications are now open for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” project. Objectives and approach The overall goal of this project is to understand in 11 countries where they have had the most number of projects between … [Read more...] about Apply for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” Project
