Social Enterprise (All SDGs) Environment Health Education
3 days ago
Applications are open
for the Social Shifters
Global Innovation
Challenge 2026. Application deadline is by 31/08/2026
Technology (All Sectors) Startup Scaling Deep Tech FinTech HealthTech Climate Tech
3 days ago
Applications are open
for Techstars Spring
2027 accelerator
programmes. Application deadline by 18/11/2026
German Federal Ministry (BMZ/IKI)
3 days ago
Applications are open
for the Global EbA
Fund 8th Call for
Small-Size Grants. Application deadline is by 26/10/2026
ACET (African Center for Economic Transformation)
3 days ago
Applications are open
for the ACET Young
Leaders in Research
(YLR) Grant. Application deadline is by 07/09/2026
African Union and European Union
3 days ago
Applications are open
for the AU-EU Youth
Action Lab Final Call
for Proposals 2026,
offering two grant
types for youth-led
initiatives
Youth Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Soc...
Applications are open
for the AU-EU Youth
Action Lab Final Call
for Proposals 2026,
offering two grant
types for youth-led
initiatives
Youth Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Social Enterprise
Advocacy
Community
Development
application deadline is by 23/09/2026
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first cohort of Rio Changemakers
2 weeks ago
Funder : GLF & Government of Luxembourg
Update : Applications are open for the first cohort of Rio Changemakers, a new AI-enabled global marketplace connecting locally-led climate and nature proje...
Funder : GLF & Government of Luxembourg
Update : Applications are open for the first cohort of Rio Changemakers, a new AI-enabled global marketplace connecting locally-led climate and nature projects with investors and funds.
Sector : Climate & Nature Finance, Biodiversity & Restoration
Countries : Global
Link : https://globallandscapesforum.typeform.com/to/V1OchkzC
Deadline : 22-08-2026
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11th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge
2 weeks ago
Funder : Nigeria Energy Forum
Update : Applications are open for the 11th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge (Funding: up to US$10,000).
Sector : Energy Innovation, Agribusiness & Waste-to-Energy...
Funder : Nigeria Energy Forum
Update : Applications are open for the 11th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge (Funding: up to US$10,000).
Sector : Energy Innovation, Agribusiness & Waste-to-Energy, Green Manufacturing, AI
Countries : Africa
Link : https://thenef.org/aeic/
Deadline : 10-09-2026
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UNEP Mountains ADAPT Small Grants
2 weeks ago
Funder : EU & Swiss Government
Update : Applications are open for the UNEP Mountains ADAPT Small Grants (1st call), funding community-based organizations in the East African Community implementing...
Funder : EU & Swiss Government
Update : Applications are open for the UNEP Mountains ADAPT Small Grants (1st call), funding community-based organizations in the East African Community implementing nature-based solutions to address climate change impacts on mountain communities (Funding: Up to USD $30,000 per grant).
Sector : Climate Adaptation, Mountain Ecosystems, Nature-Based Solutions, Community Livelihoods, Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Countries : Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, South Sudan, Somalia
Link : https://www.unep.org/events/award/2026-call-proposals-mountains-adapt-small-grants
Deadline : 15-09-2026
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Applications are open for the ASCO International Innovation Grant
2 weeks ago
Funder : American Society of Clinical Oncology
Update : Applications are open for the ASCO International Innovation Grant, funding novel cancer control projects (Funding: Up to USD $20,000 — one-y...
Funder : American Society of Clinical Oncology
Update : Applications are open for the ASCO International Innovation Grant, funding novel cancer control projects (Funding: Up to USD $20,000 — one-year grant).
Sector : Cancer Research & Control, Oncology, Health Systems, Clinical Innovation
Countries : Global
Link : https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/international-innovation-grant
Deadline : LOI: 28-08-2026; Full proposal: 11-12-2026
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Applications are open for Cohort 3
2 weeks ago
Funder : Vilgro Africa
Update : Applications are open for Cohort 3 of the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, supporting post-revenue social enterprises scaling healthcare access in underserved Africa...
Funder : Vilgro Africa
Update : Applications are open for Cohort 3 of the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, supporting post-revenue social enterprises scaling healthcare access in underserved African communities (Funding: Grants of up to €80,000).
Sector : HealthTech, Healthcare Access, Social Enterprise, Medical Innovation, Primary Healthcare
Countries : Africa
Link : https://villgroafrica.org/funding_calls/more-health-for-africa-program-mhfa-cohort-3/
Deadline : 10-09-2026
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Funder : African Women for Change Network (AFNet)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for the AFNet Flexible Grant 2026, supporting women leaders, grassroots organizations, social en...
Funder : African Women for Change Network (AFNet)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for the AFNet Flexible Grant 2026, supporting women leaders, grassroots organizations, social enterprises, and NGOs in Africa to implement community projects in leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. (Funding: Up to US$5,000 per grant)
Sector : Women Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Advocacy, Community Development
Countries : Africa
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Funder : AATIF (Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund)
Update : Investment applications are open on a rolling basis for AATIF, a Luxembourg-based fund providing loans, equity, and mezzanine...
Funder : AATIF (Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund)
Update : Investment applications are open on a rolling basis for AATIF, a Luxembourg-based fund providing loans, equity, and mezzanine finance to agribusinesses in Africa, creating economic value and positive social and environmental impact. (Funding: Total fund size of over US$100 million)
Sector : Agriculture, Agro-Processing, Agri-Finance, Food Value Chains, Sustainable Trade
Countries : Africa
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New Africa Fund Africa Fundraising Incubator
2 weeks ago
Funder : New Africa Fund (NAF)
Update : Applications are open for the New Africa Fund Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) 2026, a multi-stage capacity-building programme equipping African organizat...
Funder : New Africa Fund (NAF)
Update : Applications are open for the New Africa Fund Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) 2026, a multi-stage capacity-building programme equipping African organizations with fundraising skills and institutional support. (Funding: Up to US$5,000 in matching funds)
Sector : NGO Capacity Building, Fundraising, Organizational Development
Countries : Africa
Deadline : 14-08-2026
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Applications are open on a rolling basis for SEFAA,
2 weeks ago
Funder : Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for SEFAA, a pan-African fund providing patient capital (equity and quasi-equity...
Funder : Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for SEFAA, a pan-African fund providing patient capital (equity and quasi-equity) to growth-stage social enterprises in agriculture.
Sector : Agriculture, Agro-Processing, Smallholder Value Chains
Countries : Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
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https://www.aatif.lu/en/funding-application
2 weeks ago
Funder : African Women for Change Network (AFNet)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for the AFNet Flexible Grant 2026, supporting women leaders, grassroots organizations, social en...
Funder : African Women for Change Network (AFNet)
Update : Applications are open on a rolling basis for the AFNet Flexible Grant 2026, supporting women leaders, grassroots organizations, social enterprises, and NGOs in Africa to implement community projects in leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. (Funding: Up to US$5,000 per grant)
Sector : Women Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Advocacy, Community Development
Countries : Africa
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AATIF (Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund)
2 weeks ago
Funder : AATIF (Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund)
Update : Investment applications are open on a rolling basis for AATIF, a Luxembourg-based fund providing loans, equity, and mezzanine...
Funder : AATIF (Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund)
Update : Investment applications are open on a rolling basis for AATIF, a Luxembourg-based fund providing loans, equity, and mezzanine finance to agribusinesses in Africa, creating economic value and positive social and environmental impact. (Funding: Total fund size of over US$100 million)
Sector : Agriculture, Agro-Processing, Agri-Finance, Food Value Chains, Sustainable Trade
Countries : Africa
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GIZ, European Union and Gates Foundation
2 weeks ago
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the WIDU Original Grant, supporting micro and small enterprises in participating African countries through a unique diaspora co-investment model. (Fundi...
Applications are open on a rolling basis for the WIDU Original Grant, supporting micro and small enterprises in participating African countries through a unique diaspora co-investment model. (Funding: Up to €3,000 for the first grant; up to €5,000 for repeat grants; equity-free)
Sector : Micro & Small Enterprise, Diaspora Investment
Countries : Africa
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Call for proposals: The FS4Africa Open Call 2 invites innovation hubs to submit proposals to train, mentor, and accelerate innovators and entrepreneurs developing food safety solutions for Africa's...
Call for proposals: The FS4Africa Open Call 2 invites innovation hubs to submit proposals to train, mentor, and accelerate innovators and entrepreneurs developing food safety solutions for Africa's agri-food sector. (Funding: up to €40,000)Sector : Food Safety, Agrifood, Innovation, Business Acceleration, Entrepreneurship
Countries : Africa, Europe
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