Funder: UNICEF Venture Fund
Update: Climate and Health 2026 Call supporting startups building tech solutions for climate-related health challenges (Funding: up to US$100,000)
Sector: Climate ...
Funder: UNICEF Venture Fund
Update: Climate and Health 2026 Call supporting startups building tech solutions for climate-related health challenges (Funding: up to US$100,000)
Sector: Climate & Health, HealthTech, AI & Data
Countries: Global
Link: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/call-for-application-climate-and-health-2026
Deadline: 17-05-2026
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Funder: National Geographic Society
Update: Climate Pledge Funding Programme supporting storytelling and research on climate resilience
Sector: Climate Storytelling, Media, Environment
Cou...
Funder: National Geographic Society
Update: Climate Pledge Funding Programme supporting storytelling and research on climate resilience
Sector: Climate Storytelling, Media, Environment
Countries: Global
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/rfp-illuminating-climate-solutions/
Deadline: 25-05-2026
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Funder: Multiple Funders
Update: Symbiosis Coalition 2nd RFP for mangrove restoration, reforestation, and agroforestry projects
Sector: Carbon Markets, Nature-Based Solutions, Forestry, Blue ...
Funder: Multiple Funders
Update: Symbiosis Coalition 2nd RFP for mangrove restoration, reforestation, and agroforestry projects
Sector: Carbon Markets, Nature-Based Solutions, Forestry, Blue Carbon
Countries: Global
Link: https://www.symbiosiscoalition.org/rfp
Deadline: Rolling
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Africa Water Systems Youth Innovation
Apr 30, 2026
Funder: African Union Commission
Update: Africa Water Systems Youth Innovation Call for scalable solutions addressing water and sanitation challenges
Sector: Water & Sanitation, Innovation, Y...
Funder: African Union Commission
Update: Africa Water Systems Youth Innovation Call for scalable solutions addressing water and sanitation challenges
Sector: Water & Sanitation, Innovation, Youth Empowerment
Countries: Africa
Link: https://www.africawatersystems.org/submissions
Deadline: 30-04-2026
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Funder: European Union
Update: FCI4Africa Open Call 1 supporting development and validation of tools and business concepts for food commercialization and innovation
Sector: Food Commercializa...
Funder: European Union
Update: FCI4Africa Open Call 1 supporting development and validation of tools and business concepts for food commercialization and innovation
Sector: Food Commercialization, Agritech, Food Innovation, Research & Technology
Countries: Africa
Link: https://fci4africa.eu/open-calls/open-call-1/
Deadline: 30-06-2026
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FUZÉ – Business angel-style investment vehicle for African tech startups
Apr 30, 2026
Funder: French Government (Digital Africa)
Update: FUZÉ – Business angel-style investment vehicle for African tech startups at pre-seed and seed stage (Funding: €20,000 – €100,000)
Sector: Te...
Funder: French Government (Digital Africa)
Update: FUZÉ – Business angel-style investment vehicle for African tech startups at pre-seed and seed stage (Funding: €20,000 – €100,000)
Sector: Technology, Startups (All Sectors)
Countries: Africa
Link: https://www.digital-africa.co/en/fuze
Deadline: Rolling
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UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Apr 2, 2026
Funder: UNESCO
Update: UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education (Funding: Up to US$50,000)
Sector: Education, Gender Equality, Social Enterprise, Community Development
Countries: Glob...
Funder: UNESCO
Update: UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education (Funding: Up to US$50,000)
Sector: Education, Gender Equality, Social Enterprise, Community Development
Countries: Global
Link: https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/girls-womens-education
Deadline: 12-05-2026
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Grants supporting NGOs and social enterprises
Apr 2, 2026
Funder: Avery Dennison Foundation
Update: Grants supporting NGOs and social enterprises in high-need communities (Funding: US$50,000 to US$100,000)
Sector: Education, Environmental Sustainabi...
Funder: Avery Dennison Foundation
Update: Grants supporting NGOs and social enterprises in high-need communities (Funding: US$50,000 to US$100,000)
Sector: Education, Environmental Sustainability, Livelihoods, Community Development, Social Enterprise
Countries: Global
Link: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/company/avery-dennison-foundation/grantmaking.html
Deadline: Rolling
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Catalytic Africa Matching Fund
Apr 2, 2026
Funder: Catalytic Africa
Update: Catalytic Africa Matching Fund to support startups and scale angel investments
Sector: Technology & Digital Innovation, FinTech, AgriTech, Clean Tech, Startup...
Funder: Catalytic Africa
Update: Catalytic Africa Matching Fund to support startups and scale angel investments
Sector: Technology & Digital Innovation, FinTech, AgriTech, Clean Tech, Startup Ecosystem, Angel Investment
Countries: Africa
Link: https://catalytic-africa.com/
Deadline: Rolling
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FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2026
Apr 2, 2026
Funder: FINCA International
Update: FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2026 supporting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions (Funding: Up to US$100,000)
Sector: AgriTech, Digital Financial Se...
Funder: FINCA International
Update: FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2026 supporting entrepreneurs with innovative solutions (Funding: Up to US$100,000)
Sector: AgriTech, Digital Financial Services, Fintech, SME Development, Social Impact
Countries: Africa
Link: https://finca.org/fincaventures
Deadline: 10-04-2026
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Grant funding from the Delegation of the European Union
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : European Commission
Update : Applications are open for grant funding from the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya under the EuropeAid/183898/DD/ACT/KE call to empower Kenyan citizen...
Funder : European Commission
Update : Applications are open for grant funding from the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya under the EuropeAid/183898/DD/ACT/KE call to empower Kenyan citizens to enjoy political and civic rights
Sector : Inclusivity, Civic Space
Countries : Kenya
Link : https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/call-proposals-empowering-kenyan-citizens-enjoy-political-and-civic-rights-europeaid183898ddactke_en?s=352
Deadline : 08-04-2026
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Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF)
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), KfW Development Bank, and the European Commission
Update : Applications are open for financing from the Africa Agri...
Funder : German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), KfW Development Bank, and the European Commission
Update : Applications are open for financing from the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) supporting agribusinesses and agricultural value-chain projects across Africa (Funding: $3 Million)
Sector : Agribusiness
Countries : Africa
Link : https://www.aatif.lu/en/funding-application
Deadline : Rolling
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AllGood Ventures Fellowship
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : AllGood Ventures (Led by Heather Claycomb’s business – HMC)
Update : Applications are open for the AllGood Ventures Fellowship supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs working to allev...
Funder : AllGood Ventures (Led by Heather Claycomb’s business – HMC)
Update : Applications are open for the AllGood Ventures Fellowship supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs working to alleviate extreme hardship through sustainable enterprises (Funding: up to NZD $20,000)
Sector : Social Entrepreneurship
Countries : Global
Link : https://www.allgood.ventures/apply/
Deadline : 31-03-2026
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Funder : European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ)
Update : Applications are open for the AgriCanvas call supporting young and emerging agripreneurs t...
Funder : European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ)
Update : Applications are open for the AgriCanvas call supporting young and emerging agripreneurs to develop climate-smart agribusiness ideas in selected agricultural value chains
Sector : Agribusiness, Agro-Logistics, Innovation
Countries : Africa
Link : http://agribusiness-facility.org/funding.html
Deadline : 31-05-2026
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Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : Bayer Foundation
Update : Call for applications for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award supporting women-led ventures developing scalable solutions in health and food security ...
Funder : Bayer Foundation
Update : Call for applications for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award supporting women-led ventures developing scalable solutions in health and food security (Funding: up to US$25,000)
Sector : Entrepreneurship
Countries : Global South
Link : https://bayerfoundation-wea.com/
Deadline : 13-04-2026
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Antler Kenya Residency, a 10-week program supporting founders and early-stage teams
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : Antler
Update : Applications are open for the Antler Kenya Residency, a 10-week program supporting founders and early-stage teams to build and scale startups with mentorship and potential...
Funder : Antler
Update : Applications are open for the Antler Kenya Residency, a 10-week program supporting founders and early-stage teams to build and scale startups with mentorship and potential investment (Funding: up to US$100,000)
Sector : Entrepreneurship
Countries : Kenya
Link : https://www.antler.co/location/kenya
Deadline : Rolling
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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition supporting African entrepreneurs
Mar 24, 2026
Funder : Jack Ma Foundation
Update : Applications Open for the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition supporting African entrepreneurs building impactful businesses across the continent ...
Funder : Jack Ma Foundation
Update : Applications Open for the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition supporting African entrepreneurs building impactful businesses across the continent (Funding: up to US$1.5 million)
Sector : Entrepreneurship
Countries : Africa
Link : https://africabusinessheroes.org/en/
Deadline : 28-04-2026
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Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 for inclusive and intercultural projects
Mar 24, 2026
Funder: UNAOC & BMW Group
Update: Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 for inclusive and intercultural projects (Funding: up to USD $200,000)
Sector: Social Innovation, Intercultural Dialogue, G...
Funder: UNAOC & BMW Group
Update: Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 for inclusive and intercultural projects (Funding: up to USD $200,000)
Sector: Social Innovation, Intercultural Dialogue, Gender Equality, AI & Technology, Human Rights
Countries: Global
Link: https://interculturalinnovation.org/
Deadline: 15-04-2026
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Higher Education and Research in Africa
Mar 24, 2026
Funder: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Update: Higher Education and Research in Africa (HERA) programme (Funding: up to US$300,000)
Sector: Education, Research
Countries: East Africa
...
Funder: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Update: Higher Education and Research in Africa (HERA) programme (Funding: up to US$300,000)
Sector: Education, Research
Countries: East Africa
Link: https://www.carnegie.org/grants/grants-database/#!/grants/grants-database/grant/156667598.0/
Deadline: Rolling
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Impact Fund Accelerator 2026 for young African entrepreneurs
Mar 24, 2026
Funder: Bridge Seed Global
Update: Impact Fund Accelerator 2026 for young African entrepreneurs (Funding: £5,000 equity-free)
Sector: Technology, Innovation, Startup Development
Countries:...
Funder: Bridge Seed Global
Update: Impact Fund Accelerator 2026 for young African entrepreneurs (Funding: £5,000 equity-free)
Sector: Technology, Innovation, Startup Development
Countries: Africa
Link: https://bridgeseedglobal.org/accelerator-program/
Deadline: Rolling
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