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Current Grants
Two African civic leaders selected as Obama Foundation Fellows
The Obama Foundation recently issued a call for applications for its Fellowship Programme, which aims to support outstanding civic leaders and
AAA Foundation: Home to Orphans, Champion of Widows
Life as an orphan or widow is difficult in Nigeria with only a few social services catering to millions experiencing
An International Alliance of 63 Nonprofits Driving Change in Africa
Aid for Africa is a partnership between U.S.-based nonprofits and their African partners working to support individuals, families, and communities
Thousands Compete in National Literacy Competition in Nigeria
The Ovie Brume Foundation in partnership with Lafarge Africa Plc organises an annual literacy competition (Lafarge Africa Literacy Competition) that aims
10 African Organisations Working to End Violence Against Women
Gender-based discrimination and violence is still prevalent in many countries today, and to bring the world’s attention to this problem,
Motsepe Foundation: Catalysing Community Development Through Giving
Driven by the philosophy of Ubuntu, where the well-being and happiness of an individual is linked directly to the success
5 UN Foundation Campaigns You Need To Know
To mobilize resources, build partnerships, and influence policy changes, the United Nations (UN) Foundation developed and sponsors 20 campaigns and
Four Steps To Strategic Celebrity Giving in Africa
Celebrities, by virtue of their popularity, play a major role in setting trends and new norms in almost every aspect
How Six African Countries Ranked on the Social Progress Index
Since 2013, the Social Progress Index has assessed country performance based on social dimensions, placing emphasis on quality of living
Participate in the 2017 Global NGO Technology Survey
The Global NGO Technology Report is an annual research project that seeks to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental
Three Common Challenges Facing New Executive Hires
The failure or success of an executive transition largely depends on an organization’s succession planning process. Through engagements with African
The World Giving Index Reveals Rise in African Giving
The Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index measures charitable giving towards people and organizations, and volunteering levels across countries around
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
Two African civic leaders selected as Obama Foundation Fellows
The Obama Foundation recently issued a call for applications for its Fellowship Programme, which aims to support outstanding civic leaders and
AAA Foundation: Home to Orphans, Champion of Widows
Life as an orphan or widow is difficult in Nigeria with only a few social services catering to millions experiencing
An International Alliance of 63 Nonprofits Driving Change in Africa
Aid for Africa is a partnership between U.S.-based nonprofits and their African partners working to support individuals, families, and communities
Thousands Compete in National Literacy Competition in Nigeria
The Ovie Brume Foundation in partnership with Lafarge Africa Plc organises an annual literacy competition (Lafarge Africa Literacy Competition) that aims
10 African Organisations Working to End Violence Against Women
Gender-based discrimination and violence is still prevalent in many countries today, and to bring the world’s attention to this problem,
Motsepe Foundation: Catalysing Community Development Through Giving
Driven by the philosophy of Ubuntu, where the well-being and happiness of an individual is linked directly to the success
5 UN Foundation Campaigns You Need To Know
To mobilize resources, build partnerships, and influence policy changes, the United Nations (UN) Foundation developed and sponsors 20 campaigns and
Four Steps To Strategic Celebrity Giving in Africa
Celebrities, by virtue of their popularity, play a major role in setting trends and new norms in almost every aspect
How Six African Countries Ranked on the Social Progress Index
Since 2013, the Social Progress Index has assessed country performance based on social dimensions, placing emphasis on quality of living
Participate in the 2017 Global NGO Technology Survey
The Global NGO Technology Report is an annual research project that seeks to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental
Three Common Challenges Facing New Executive Hires
The failure or success of an executive transition largely depends on an organization’s succession planning process. Through engagements with African
The World Giving Index Reveals Rise in African Giving
The Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index measures charitable giving towards people and organizations, and volunteering levels across countries around