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Current Grants
2022 Catapult: Kickstarter Fintech Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Fintechs Worldwide
The programme is aimed at helping early-stage, innovative, Fintech entrepreneurs to develop their business models. Participants will receive guidance on
Global Citizens — Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2022
The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards recognize and support extraordinary individuals around the world for their work to end extreme poverty. Presented by
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2023
The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.
Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) 2022
The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a response to the urgent need to provide technical and Financial support to
The Google for Startups Funds for Early-stage African Startups
Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Google is supporting early-stage, Black-founded startups on the continent and seek to bridge
Five Key Grants and Proposal Writing Steps
Grant writing is the process of applying for funds to support your nonprofit organization’s programs. A key step in successfully
Five Grant-making Organizations That Fund Health Causes
From education to entrepreneurship, young people are changing the world. They are standing up and speaking out against injustices big and small. They’re organizing marches, raising awareness on social media, and running for political positions. They’re starting businesses and creating change in their schools and communities.
King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to Achieve the SDGs 2022
The award recognizes young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and
2022 ABH Prize Competition
ABH aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their
McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize 2022 For Promising Young Authors
This Prize backed by Financial Times and McKinsey and company aims to encourage young authors to tackle emerging business themes.
TED Idea Search Africa 2022 For Young African Leaders
TED is hosting another idea search with a mission to hear big, bold ideas — this time specifically from Africa.
Africa Woman Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Award 2022
Nominations are open for the 2022 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards, which recognise, honour and celebrate women entrepreneurs and
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
2022 Catapult: Kickstarter Fintech Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Fintechs Worldwide
The programme is aimed at helping early-stage, innovative, Fintech entrepreneurs to develop their business models. Participants will receive guidance on
Global Citizens — Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2022
The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards recognize and support extraordinary individuals around the world for their work to end extreme poverty. Presented by
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2023
The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.
Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) 2022
The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a response to the urgent need to provide technical and Financial support to
The Google for Startups Funds for Early-stage African Startups
Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Google is supporting early-stage, Black-founded startups on the continent and seek to bridge
Five Key Grants and Proposal Writing Steps
Grant writing is the process of applying for funds to support your nonprofit organization’s programs. A key step in successfully
Five Grant-making Organizations That Fund Health Causes
From education to entrepreneurship, young people are changing the world. They are standing up and speaking out against injustices big and small. They’re organizing marches, raising awareness on social media, and running for political positions. They’re starting businesses and creating change in their schools and communities.
King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to Achieve the SDGs 2022
The award recognizes young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and
2022 ABH Prize Competition
ABH aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their
McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize 2022 For Promising Young Authors
This Prize backed by Financial Times and McKinsey and company aims to encourage young authors to tackle emerging business themes.
TED Idea Search Africa 2022 For Young African Leaders
TED is hosting another idea search with a mission to hear big, bold ideas — this time specifically from Africa.
Africa Woman Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Award 2022
Nominations are open for the 2022 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards, which recognise, honour and celebrate women entrepreneurs and