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The Pulitzer Center is calling for passionate educators and researchers to turn their innovative ideas on the issues of climate and environment into reality! The 2024 ISF focuses on a range of topics, including rainforests, oceans, and climate change, with a particular emphasis on its interconnectedness with workers and vulnerable communities…[more]
Call for LOIs: Addressing areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 13-May-24
Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and other funding partners are inviting applications to submit Letters of Interest(LOIs) for addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa
Deadline: 13-May-2024
The French Committee for International Solidarity (CFSI) has launched a Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa (Pafao) Program. The program provides financial support for local and farmer-led initiatives in West Africa to respond in a sustainable way to the growing demand of domestic markets, and to ensure a better distribution of added value…[more]
Data-driven Digital Social Innovations Programme in Africa
Deadline: 21-May-24
Enabel has launched a call for proposals, as part of the Data Governance in Africa Initiative, aims to support a “development-oriented and human-centric data economy and society in Africa”.
The Initiative is part of a broader strategic partnership between the African Union and European Union regarding Digital Cooperation and is seen as a key component of the Joint AU-EU Vision for sustained and sustainable economic growth…[more]
Call for Applications: Youth4Climate Initiative
Deadline: 26-May-24
The Youth4Climate has launched the Youth4Climate Initiative to support the work of young people and youth-led organisations in five thematic areas: Climate and Environment Literacy, Sustainable Energy, Food and Agriculture, Nature Assets, Sustainable Consumption and Production…[more]
Submissions open for Intel Community Reach Program
Deadline: 31-May-24
The Intel is making a call for proposals for projects that can enable population in underserved areas (and or communities) in the member states of the African Union to have access to education including in STEM, healthcare, agriculture, environmental services, fintech solutions, or digital skills readiness; for financial, social and tech equity; using or planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or broadband connectivity…[more]
Call for Applications: Creativity Pioneers Fund
Deadline: 27-May-2024
Applications are now open for the Creativity Pioneers Fund (CPF) that catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing cultural and creative organizations that advance bold and unconventional practices for building a more just, inclusive, and equitable world…[more]
Call for Applications: African Union Civic Tech Fund 2.0
Deadline: 12-May-24
The African Union Commission (AUC), with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is delighted to launch the second Grant Call for civic tech innovations in Africa to catalyse and scale innovative civic tech solutions that harness the power of technology to drive citizen-led transformative action across the African continent…[more]
Up to CAD$100,000 available under Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2024
Deadline: 10-May-2024
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners…[more]
Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 26 May 2024
Submissions are now open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East to encourage the emergence and success of business propositions led by women or aimed at enhancing women’s lives…[more]
Emerging Leaders for Change Program in East Africa
Deadline: 30-May-24
The Women Deliver is pleased to announce the Emerging Leaders for Change Program for East Africa, to support emerging leaders in SRHR and Gender Equality in the East Africa region. This is a two-year leadership program that supports passionate young activists with the resources, platforms, connections, and trainings necessary to amplify and achieve their advocacy goals.
Women Deliver, with its strong commitment to both gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), has a strong history of equitable youth engagement and co-leadership…[more]
Advance Short Course on Advocacy for Reproductive Justice in Africa – Cohort 5
Deadline: 10 May 2024
Afya na Haki Institute (Ahaki) is implementing a programme titled “Litigating Reproductive Justice in Africa” which aims at establishing, strengthening, and sustaining a regional network advancing reproductive justice litigation to ensure access to SRHR in Africa…[more]
AUDA-NEPAD’s Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience (Africa)
Deadline: 14 May 2024
If you represent an African health business with strong ambitions to expand your impact locally or across the continent, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) urge you to apply to receive the support over the course of 2024 and, together, help strengthen Africa’s health systems…[more]
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund in Rwanda
Deadline: 8-May-23
The U.S. Embassy Kigali is seeking applications for the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) which will improve basic economic and social conditions at the grassroots level.
Proposed projects to be implemented in Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Nyamasheke, and Gisagara districts are particularly encouraged. Projects must support high-impact activities that benefit many people and involve local…[more]
NOFO: Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem Program
Deadline: 20-May-2024
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem Activity.
KDHE activity will explore opportunities in the digital health act as it provides technical assistance to the MOH on the deployment of integrated comprehensive health information systems…[more]
Notice of Funding Opportunity: PDS Small Grant Program (Benin)
Deadline: 30-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties between the peoples of the United States and Benin through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
E-Mobility 4 Impact Call 2024
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Are you working on interesting topics in e-mobility or related sectors solving challenges around acceptability, affordability, or accessibility in East or West Africa? Is your solution accelerating the transition towards electric mobility? Are you an organization or enterprise having a social or ecological impact established in your vision or mission? Then apply now…[more]
NOFO: Supporting Ugandan Storytelling through Smartphones
Deadline: 20 May 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to empower 75-100 Ugandan filmmakers, journalists, and content creators by leveraging the power of smartphone technology to tell impactful stories.
Embassy funding will support training in up to three regions, coordination of a visiting American film expert, and participation of select films produced as part of the training in a local film festival…[more]
2024 Investment Innovation Fund (Kenya)
Deadline: 15 May 2024
The 2024 Investment Innovation Fund will provide grant capital to test models for increasing investment into early-stage waste and circularity businesses in Kenya.
ANDE has run Catalyst and Challenge Funds since 2009 with the purpose of fueling initiatives poised to improve the capacity of organizations within the small and growing business (SGB) sector…[more]
Call for Changemakers – IUCN Leaders Forum 2024
Deadline: 28 May 2024
IUCN Leaders Forum Changemakers brings together young leaders and innovators who are designing or implementing innovative nature conservation or biodiversity action projects in their communities.
The IUCN Leaders Forum is an annual event, gathering leaders and changemakers from around the world, in-person, to discuss innovative solutions to critical global challenges, make bold commitments, build partnerships and catalyse action for impactful change in nature conservation and sustainability…[more]
Call for Proposals: Voices for Just Climate Action Program (Zambia)
Deadline: 10-May-24
The Hivos People Unlimited welcomes proposals from organizations, collectives, and coalitions registered and based in Zambia to partner in delivering the Voice for Just Climate Action program to scale up Zambia climate action response targeting vulnerable communities…[more]
Call for Humanitarian Innovation Projects 2024
Deadline: 31-May-24
Applications are now open for the Humanitarian Innovation Projects to encourage the establishment of high-impact underlying solutions that benefit the whole sector, in order to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian action and emergency responses…[more]
Apply for UNHCR Refugee-led Innovation Fund
Deadline: 31-May-24
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is currently accepting applications for Refugee-led Innovation Fund in all countries to provide holistic support to UNHCR colleagues and refugee-led organizations, ensuring innovators have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to bring lasting positive change to forcibly displaced and stateless communities around the world…[more]
Call for EOIs: Africa-Europe Foundation Awards Scheme
Deadline: 23-May-24
The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) is launching an Awards Scheme to youth organisations, cities/local authorities and civil society partners working from across Africa and Europe.
The 2024 Awards Scheme is being launched in the context of a demand for a renewed partnership between local youth organizations across Africa and Europe…[more]
Global Environment Facility Microfinance Program for CSOs (Tunisia)
Deadline: 14-May-2024
UN Women is pleased to announce the applications for the Global Environment Facility Microfinance Program to support innovative community initiatives that will raise awareness and contribute to the resolution of environmental problems occurring at the local level while ensuring strong involvement of the Project’s target, especially young people and women…[more]
RFPs: SeyCCAT Blue Grants Fund (Seychelles)
Deadline: 27-May-24
The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) is inviting applications to offer grants to impactful Seychellois-led projects that advance marine conservations, sustainable fisheries, development of new and existing Marine Protected Areas and Sustainable Use Zones, and select other blue sectors…[more]
Call for Submissions: Gender and Communication Rights Program
Deadline: 20-May-2024
The United States Agency for International Development Mission in Burundi (USAID/Burundi) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Integrated Community Health Activity.
The purpose of the Integrated Community Health activity is to improve community engagement to strengthen the quality of Malaria, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), and Family Planning (FP) services to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity…[more]
CFPs: Social Protection and Legal Aid in Tunisia
Deadline: 19-May-2024
The United Nations Development Program has launched a call for proposals to strengthen access to justice for the benefit of the most vulnerable and marginalized individuals, through public legal aid mechanisms.
The project is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Bank (WB) aimed at reinforcing the social protection systems in Tunisia to facilitate the implementation of comprehensive and more centralized justice the people…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives offering Up to CAD $100,000 (Liberia)
Deadline: 12-May-2024
The Embassy of Canada to Liberia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners…[more]
Call for Applications: Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024-2025 (Rwanda)
Deadline: 31-May-23
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the largest Fulbright program, designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training (Master’s degree).
Although core Fulbright Exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, or professional institutions are eligible to apply…[more]
UNDP announces Great Green Wall Program in Mozambique
Deadline: 15-May-2024
As part of the implementation of the Great Green Wall program, UNDP/UNOPS invites interested institutions to express their interest in submitting project proposals in the areas of environment and climate change, to be implemented in the landscapes of Guija and Mabalane in the province of Gaza…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to support Small-Scale, High-Impact Projects (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 12-May-2024
The Embassy of Canada in Côte d’Ivoire is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission…[more]
OBC Collective Development Fund Grant Programme
Deadline: 31-May-24
The Open Book Collective is pleased to launch the inaugural call for applications for funding from the Collective Development Fund. One of the key aims of the Open Book Collective is to support publishers, infrastructure providers and other organizations to build capacity to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of Open Access books…[more]
Call for Proposals: Establishing an Africa-Europe Research Partnership
Deadline: 23-May-24
The Africa-Europe Foundation is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals to establish a collaborative research partnership between African and European organisations with an overarching aim to build body of evidence and identify policy solutions that can strengthen Africa-Europe cooperation in few key thematic areas…[more]
Call for Applications: Fellowship for Investigative Journalism in East Africa
Deadline: 12 May 2024
DW Akademie is seeking applications to support the research and reporting project on digital challenges as well as on concrete solution-based approaches, and therefore offers financial support for implementing relevant in-depth stories. The fellowship program aims to support the research and reporting project on digital challenges as well as on concrete solution-based approaches, and therefore offers financial support for implementing relevant in-depth stories…[more]
Human Rights Film Fund – Nigeria
Deadline: 11 May 2024
Are you passionate about using film to tackle pressing social justice issues? Do you have a compelling story to tell that challenges norm, celebrates resilience, and strengthens marginalized communities? Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or just starting out: your voice matters. Obodo is inviting you to embrace diverse mediums and innovative storytelling techniques to share your unique perspective and address human rights challenges head-on…[more]
Applications open for ellipse Prize African Artists in Benin: Fourth Edition
Deadline: 10 May 2024
The endowment fund launches the new edition of the ellipse Prize dedicated to African artists living in Benin and to Beninese artists living in the African continent. The ellipse Prize is an itinerant visual art competition highlighting emerging artists from a different territory each year. The fourth edition of the Prize is dedicated to the flourishing artistic scene of Benin…[more]
Applications open for BeChangeMaker 2024
Deadline: 25 May 2024
Are you an entrepreneur with a business idea that can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? Join BeChangeMaker 2024, the eighth edition of the social entrepreneurship acceleration programme presented by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation, and supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC…[more]
Residency Open Call for an Early-Career Artist Based in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Deadline: 20 May 2024
Gasworks has announced an open call for an early-career artist based in South Africa or Zimbabwe. The residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. They host up to sixteen residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All the residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks…[more]
2024/2025 FATE Scholarship Programme – Nigeria
Deadline: 19 May 2024
Applications are now open for the FATE Scholarship Programme (FSP). The FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) is a FATE Giving initiative. The programme aims to support and enable innovative and entrepreneurial students seeking admission to pursue an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) course in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria for the 2024-2025 Academic year…[more]
Photo Award Fondation Yves Rocher – Visa pour l’Image
Deadline: 19 May 2024
Do you work as a photojournalist? Does your engaged photographic work address issues related to the environment, human-earth relationships, or major sustainable development challenges? Do you write and speak in French or English? Then nothing can stop you, send your application to the Yves Rocher Foundation! The Yves Rocher Foundation Photo Prize is awarded to a professional photographer who wishes to produce a journalistic work on issues related to the environment, the relationship between humans and the Earth, and the major challenges of sustainable development…[more]
Call for Applications: Kenya International Theatre Festival
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Applications are now open for the Kenya International Theatre Festival (KITFest) not only to celebrate theatre but experience the culture, connect with people and indulge in adventure! This is a global thespian community celebration of theatre and the focus is on sharing knowledge, collaborations, tourism and fun activities that enhance the social and artistic aspects of theatre…[more]
NOFO: Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (Uganda)
Deadline: 30-May-24
TThe US Embassy in Uganda is inviting registered organizations interested in submitting applications for the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program, which supports small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, widen civic space and engagement, protect and promote human rights, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities…[more]
Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards – Apply Now!
Deadline: 23-May-24
Submissions are now open for the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards. NHEA is an initiative of Global Health Project and Resources in Partnership with Anadach group. The award is designed to celebrate distinguished personalities and organizations who have contributed immensely to the growth of the Nigerian health sector…[more]
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Small Grants Program – Nigeria
Deadline: 31-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Abuja announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program…[more]
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Program – Botswana
Deadline: 17-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for registered organizations to submit proposals to implement community-initiated development projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) Small Grants Program…[more]
Village Capital: Greentech Africa Program 2024
Deadline: 10 May 2024
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Village Capital: Greentech Africa Program 2024. Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability is an investment-readiness accelerator designed to advance innovative and sustainable solutions, actively contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change…[more]
2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
Deadline: 19 May 2024
Apply for the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future…[more]
Apply Now: SDG Pioneers Programme 2024
Deadline: 17 May 2024
United Nations Global Compact has announced 2024 SDG Pioneers Programme to celebrate the remarkable efforts of business professionals who are driving positive change by advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embodying the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact…[more]
ZICTA ICT Innovation Programme – Zambia
Deadline: 15 May 2024
Apply for the ZICTA ICT Innovation Programme, Authority’s flagship initiative aimed at providing business and technical developmental support services to ICT related innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs. It targets local youths with innovative, viable, and scalable ICT-related ideas or business ventures that attempt to solve current challenges across various sectors of the economy…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Uganda
Deadline: 15-May-2024
The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote understanding and foster positive relations between the people of Uganda and the United States; reinforce shared values on the topics listed below; and connect high potential Ugandan youth and young professionals (aged 16 to 35) as well as established professional leaders to the American people…[more]
Call for Applications: Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program (Kenya)
Deadline: 31-May-24
The Right Sharing of World Resources is currently accepting applications for its grant program. RSWR is a Quaker organization supported primarily by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the United States…[more]
CFPs: Strengthening Citizen Engagement in Democratic Republic of Congo
Deadline: 20-May-24
The European Commission is inviting applications for a thematic program to contribute to the improvement of democratic governance and peace in the DRC by supporting and strengthening an inclusive, participatory, autonomous and independent civil society and democratic space; and inclusive and open dialogue with and between civil society organizations…[more]
Submissions open for PRO-WASH & SCALE Small Grants Program
Deadline: 10-May-24
Practice, Research, and Operations in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment (PRO-WASH & SCALE) is soliciting applications for research to identify climate resilient approaches that can be adapted and used in emergency settings…[more]
We are together ‘International Prize for Social Change’
Deadline: 20-May-24
Applications are now open for the international prize dedicated to support initiatives related to social change through volunteering. The goal of the prize is to encourage citizens and organizations from all over the world for their great contribution to solving important humanitarian problems…[more]
U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund 2024 (Mozambique)
Deadline: 30-May-24
The Embassy of the United States of America in Mozambique welcomes the submission of proposals for funding under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund which assists Mozambican community organizations and groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that benefit entire communities…[more]
EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Capacities of CSOs and CBOs in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 21-May-24
The European Commission is pleased to announce its call for proposals aimed at strengthening the capacity of CSOs/CBOs in Zimbabwe with a view to ultimately foster a stronger, more resilient ecosystem with greater capacities. This call will contract only one single action whereby the successful applicant(s), with proven recent local experience, expertise and legitimacy in the domain, will be expected to take charge of a complex program of technical and financial support to a wide variety of local CSOs/CBOs in various areas such as advocacy, leadership, management, governance and other capacities