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Current Grants
My Dream for Philanthropy: More Trust and Support for Youth-led Groups
Starting an organization as a young person with passion and drive is one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences.
Great Thinkers International Fellowship Program
Applications are opened for the Great Thinkers International Fellowship Program! Think Different Global is a community of great thinkers &
The Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge 2021
Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) are pleased to announce the third biennial Renewable Transformation Challenge. If you have an
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator 2021 for Solutions to Hunger
Apply to receive up to US $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization. Successful
Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in the Global South 2022
Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. To find
African Academy for Open Source Investigation Fellowship for NGOs
The International Center for Journalists seeks applications for their African Academy for Open Source Investigation Fellowship. The initiative will empower
Catalyzing Community Philanthropy, Voice and Participation with the Giving for Change Program
In February 2021, The Global Fund for Community Foundation (GFCF) announced their participation in an exciting new partnership with the
Excerpts from Exploring the Role of Philanthropy in Development Research
The Department of Research and Grant Support, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research at the University for Development Studies, Ghana hosted Philanthropy
The Mirabel Centre, Freedom Foundation, Motherhood Nigeria Initiative, Others, Recognized at the 2021 Nigeria Volunteers Awards
Outstanding Individuals and civil society organizations were recognized at the 5th edition of the Nigerian Volunteers Awards (NVA) themed Amplifying
African Philanthropy Forum is Building a Community Committed to the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of Africa
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a strong and vibrant community of partners who through their strategic giving, investments, and influence,
Narrative Changers Africa Food Fellowship
Changing Narratives Africa invites applications for their newly launched Narrative Changers Africa Food Fellowship. For their first cohort – they
5 Development Organizations that are Inclusively Upscaling Africa’s Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship has been identified as the catalyst that can leapfrog Africa out of poverty. This realization has spurred many organizations
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
My Dream for Philanthropy: More Trust and Support for Youth-led Groups
Starting an organization as a young person with passion and drive is one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences.
Great Thinkers International Fellowship Program
Applications are opened for the Great Thinkers International Fellowship Program! Think Different Global is a community of great thinkers &
The Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge 2021
Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) are pleased to announce the third biennial Renewable Transformation Challenge. If you have an
World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator 2021 for Solutions to Hunger
Apply to receive up to US $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization. Successful
Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in the Global South 2022
Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. To find
African Academy for Open Source Investigation Fellowship for NGOs
The International Center for Journalists seeks applications for their African Academy for Open Source Investigation Fellowship. The initiative will empower
Catalyzing Community Philanthropy, Voice and Participation with the Giving for Change Program
In February 2021, The Global Fund for Community Foundation (GFCF) announced their participation in an exciting new partnership with the
Excerpts from Exploring the Role of Philanthropy in Development Research
The Department of Research and Grant Support, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research at the University for Development Studies, Ghana hosted Philanthropy
The Mirabel Centre, Freedom Foundation, Motherhood Nigeria Initiative, Others, Recognized at the 2021 Nigeria Volunteers Awards
Outstanding Individuals and civil society organizations were recognized at the 5th edition of the Nigerian Volunteers Awards (NVA) themed Amplifying
African Philanthropy Forum is Building a Community Committed to the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of Africa
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a strong and vibrant community of partners who through their strategic giving, investments, and influence,
Narrative Changers Africa Food Fellowship
Changing Narratives Africa invites applications for their newly launched Narrative Changers Africa Food Fellowship. For their first cohort – they
5 Development Organizations that are Inclusively Upscaling Africa’s Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship has been identified as the catalyst that can leapfrog Africa out of poverty. This realization has spurred many organizations