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Current Grants
ITU Global South Digital Innovation Challenge
The Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, in response to COVID-19, is co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and
How Funders can Drive More Money to African Entrepreneurs
Ethiopian social entrepreneur Atti Worku faced challenges raising money for Seeds of Africa, an education and economic development nonprofit she
UN Calls on Countries to Meet Commitments to Restore One Billion Hectares of Land
Facing the triple threat of climate change, loss of nature and pollution, the world must deliver on its commitment to
Reimagining Local Giving with the New Philanthropy Forum Uganda
The Philanthropy Forum Uganda brings together institutions and individuals engaged in philanthropy in Uganda to interact, share information and engage
Fund for Innovation in Development Grants
The ambition of the FID is to support innovation in the fight against poverty and inequality. It allows innovators from
Call for Submissions: Innovating Education in Africa 2021
Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) was established in 2018 by the African Union (AU) with the aim of identifying, promoting
The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
The Waislitz Foundation is seeking nominations for the Global Citizens Awards that recognizes the excellence of individuals in their work to
The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Are you aged 18-30 with a world changing idea Applications are now open for the Global Innovation Challenge that will
Call for Nominations: Zero Project 2022 – Accessibility
The Zero Project 2022 Call for Nominations seeks to identify innovative practices and policies from around the world–centered around enabling
Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want
Aspiration 5 of Agenda 2063 envisions ‘An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics’. This
2021 Visegrad Grants Program
Visegrad grants support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations
Green Skills Innovation Challenge
The Green Skills Innovation Challenge is now open for entries! Are you a Green Economy changemaker actively equipping people with
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
ITU Global South Digital Innovation Challenge
The Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, in response to COVID-19, is co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and
How Funders can Drive More Money to African Entrepreneurs
Ethiopian social entrepreneur Atti Worku faced challenges raising money for Seeds of Africa, an education and economic development nonprofit she
UN Calls on Countries to Meet Commitments to Restore One Billion Hectares of Land
Facing the triple threat of climate change, loss of nature and pollution, the world must deliver on its commitment to
Reimagining Local Giving with the New Philanthropy Forum Uganda
The Philanthropy Forum Uganda brings together institutions and individuals engaged in philanthropy in Uganda to interact, share information and engage
Fund for Innovation in Development Grants
The ambition of the FID is to support innovation in the fight against poverty and inequality. It allows innovators from
Call for Submissions: Innovating Education in Africa 2021
Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) was established in 2018 by the African Union (AU) with the aim of identifying, promoting
The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards
The Waislitz Foundation is seeking nominations for the Global Citizens Awards that recognizes the excellence of individuals in their work to
The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Are you aged 18-30 with a world changing idea Applications are now open for the Global Innovation Challenge that will
Call for Nominations: Zero Project 2022 – Accessibility
The Zero Project 2022 Call for Nominations seeks to identify innovative practices and policies from around the world–centered around enabling
Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want
Aspiration 5 of Agenda 2063 envisions ‘An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics’. This
2021 Visegrad Grants Program
Visegrad grants support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations
Green Skills Innovation Challenge
The Green Skills Innovation Challenge is now open for entries! Are you a Green Economy changemaker actively equipping people with