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Current Grants
Fondation Mérieux – Small Grants Program
The Mérieux Foundation’s grants program contributes toward financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious
CFPs 2022 005: Strengthening the Africa Network Excellence for DRR
UNDRR invites not profit-making organisations to submit grant proposals to strengthen the Africa Network Excellence for DRR. In the current
Alliance For African Women Initiative; Localizing Economic Equity and Fostering Equality
On a mission to create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially Women and Children, The Alliance for
Shifting Power: Reimaging Participation in Comms
Countering the rising anti-rights movement by radically rethinking the participation of LGBTQ+ and other marginalised voices in communications and design.
Seven Proven Media Strategies for Digital Advocacy
Digital advocacy has transformed how modern advocacy campaigns are run. Today, most advocacy campaigns include an online component that includes a
Nguzo Africa; Creating and Transforming Communities for Sustainability
In this discussion with Nguzo Africa, Philanthropy Circuit explores the principles of community fundraising and the creativity of local-led initiatives
Youth Innovation Challenge
YOTA (Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa) has launched the Youth Innovation Challenge to foster and nurture catalytic youth-led solutions
His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II SDG Challenge 2022
Applications are invited for the His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II (HH MSII) SDG Challenge 2022. The HH Muhammad Sanusi II
Miles Morland Foundation 2022 Writing Scholarships for African writers
Applications are open for Miles Morland Foundation 2022 Writing Scholarships are now open. This scholarship aims to allow each Scholar
2022 Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Grant for Africans
RISA, a multi-country Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)-funded programme, invites applications from eligible organizations in RISA priority countries for
The Starling Collective Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2022 cohort of the Starling Collective – GivingTuesday’s global learning community and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers,
Global Fund for Community Foundations; Shifting Power Closer to the Larger Masses
In this interview with the Global Fund for Community Foundations, we learn how community philanthropy strengthens local capacities and is
Ongoing/Available on a Rolling Basis
The Noel Buxton Trust is currently accepting applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.The maximum grant is £5,000 per year for up to three years.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
The Fund has a special emphasis on mitigating the effect of COVID 19 on Women’s Rights. The funding comes from Global Affairs Canada and is being augmented by funds from UK Aid.
Available on a Rolling Basis
Click here to apply.
Charitable Grants will only be offered to organizations responding directly to COVID-19 that are also demonstrating how their intervention moves towards longer term adaptation and systemic/sustainable impact beyond the immediate outbreak.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
Past Grants
Fondation Mérieux – Small Grants Program
The Mérieux Foundation’s grants program contributes toward financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious
CFPs 2022 005: Strengthening the Africa Network Excellence for DRR
UNDRR invites not profit-making organisations to submit grant proposals to strengthen the Africa Network Excellence for DRR. In the current
Alliance For African Women Initiative; Localizing Economic Equity and Fostering Equality
On a mission to create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially Women and Children, The Alliance for
Shifting Power: Reimaging Participation in Comms
Countering the rising anti-rights movement by radically rethinking the participation of LGBTQ+ and other marginalised voices in communications and design.
Seven Proven Media Strategies for Digital Advocacy
Digital advocacy has transformed how modern advocacy campaigns are run. Today, most advocacy campaigns include an online component that includes a
Nguzo Africa; Creating and Transforming Communities for Sustainability
In this discussion with Nguzo Africa, Philanthropy Circuit explores the principles of community fundraising and the creativity of local-led initiatives
Youth Innovation Challenge
YOTA (Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa) has launched the Youth Innovation Challenge to foster and nurture catalytic youth-led solutions
His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II SDG Challenge 2022
Applications are invited for the His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II (HH MSII) SDG Challenge 2022. The HH Muhammad Sanusi II
Miles Morland Foundation 2022 Writing Scholarships for African writers
Applications are open for Miles Morland Foundation 2022 Writing Scholarships are now open. This scholarship aims to allow each Scholar
2022 Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Grant for Africans
RISA, a multi-country Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)-funded programme, invites applications from eligible organizations in RISA priority countries for
The Starling Collective Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2022 cohort of the Starling Collective – GivingTuesday’s global learning community and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers,
Global Fund for Community Foundations; Shifting Power Closer to the Larger Masses
In this interview with the Global Fund for Community Foundations, we learn how community philanthropy strengthens local capacities and is