Communities across East Africa face urgent challenges in education, health, governance, food security, and sustainable resource use. Grassroots organizations are often best placed to respond, but they need flexible support to turn ideas into action. This funding call offers small-scale grants to strengthen local initiatives that improve quality of life, build resilient systems, and promote […]
Gender Equality
Empowering Women’s Voices and Leadership in Tanzania
Women and girls across many communities continue to face barriers to leadership, safety, and economic opportunity. Strengthening grassroots movements and amplifying women’s voices is essential to building a more equal and just society. A new funding opportunity is supporting women’s rights organizations, young feminist groups, and community-based initiatives working to advance gender equality. Projects may […]
Malawi: UN Women – Girls’ Education & Child Marriage Prevention
Too many girls are forced to leave school early, robbed of their childhood and future by harmful social norms and child marriage. This initiative tackles the root causes — limited opportunities for girls and entrenched cultural practices — by combining education support with community-driven advocacy. Projects will strengthen girls’ enrolment and retention in school, provide […]
Uganda: Strengthening Inclusive Livelihoods Through Gender Equality
Across vulnerable communities, restrictive social norms continue to limit women’s and youth participation in food and livelihood opportunities. Without addressing these barriers, food systems remain fragile, inequitable, and unable to deliver sustainable change. This initiative seeks bold partners to expand gender-transformative approaches that empower women and youth, strengthen food systems, and create employment across agribusiness […]
Can Africa Afford to Wait? Funding to Unlock the Economics of Climate Resilience
Climate change is already reshaping economies across Africa, yet national financial systems often struggle to integrate adaptation into planning and investment. Without clear economic analysis, vulnerable communities face mounting risks, and governments lack the tools to embed resilience into fiscal decisions. This opportunity supports researchers to deliver country-level economic studies that identify barriers, assess costs, […]
Zambia: Youth Voices Shaping Policy Priorities
Elections shape the future of nations — yet children, who make up a significant share of the population, are often left out of political debates and decision-making. Their rights to education, health, protection, and wellbeing risk being overlooked, while electoral periods can expose them to exploitation, violence, and misinformation. This initiative seeks bold civil society […]
India: Honouring Mid‑Career Feminist Leaders & Institutions
Across workplaces, communities, and institutions, countless individuals and organisations are reshaping culture by embedding gender equality into daily life. Their efforts go beyond policy — they inspire change, mentor others, and prove that living feminism is about consistent, practical action. This award celebrates mid-career professionals and committed organisations that have worked for years to advance […]
Zimbabwe: Building Youth‑Led Movements for Equality
Youth‑led movement against GBV and for gender equality through arts, digital technology, inclusive participation, advocacy, and local accountability. 💡 Funding: USD 80,000 – 138,000 If you already have an active fundsforNGOs Premium Membership, simply log in to access complete details, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines — all in one place. Not yet renewed your Premium Membership account? Renew Today & Keep Your Premium […]
Kenya: Funding for Clean Energy & Climate Solutions 2026
Clean energy, sustainable transport, climate‑smart agriculture, green manufacturing, circular economy & blue economy If you already have an active fundsforNGOs Premium Membership, simply log in to access complete details, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines — all in one place. Not yet renewed your Premium Membership account? Renew now at 85% Massive New Year Discount available for a limited time.
Nigeria: Support for Women Human Rights Defenders
Supports women‑led organizations with rapid response, advocacy & protection for women human rights defenders. 💡 Funding: Up to N17,711,495 If you already have an active fundsforNGOs Premium Membership, simply log in to access complete details, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines — all in one place. Not yet renewed your Premium Membership account? Renew now at 85% Massive New Year Discount available for […]
