Across the continent, millions of children and young adults face barriers to quality education — from limited resources to community-level challenges. Local organizations are stepping up with creative, grassroots solutions, but often lack the funding to expand their impact. This opportunity provides direct support to community-based initiatives that improve education outcomes for young people up […]
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South Africa: Ubuntu Initiatives – Community Grants for Social Cohesion
In a world fractured by inequality, division, and poverty, communities need more than material support — they need values that inspire unity, empathy, and shared responsibility. Ubuntu, rooted in compassion and collective humanity, offers a powerful path to rebuild trust, strengthen cohesion, and foster nation-building. This opportunity supports community-driven projects that embed Ubuntu into everyday […]
Zimbabwe: First Foods Nutrition Initiative – $60K Funding
Across many communities, infants and young children face malnutrition and limited access to nutrient-rich foods. Caregivers struggle to provide balanced diets, while young people — especially women — lack opportunities to turn local food systems into sustainable livelihoods. This initiative links nutrition with youth empowerment, supporting community health workers to promote optimal feeding practices, develop […]
Africa: Transformative Leadership Training for Youth
Across the continent, young people are stepping up to lead change — but many lack access to the tools, networks, and training needed to transform their potential into lasting impact. Communities need leaders who can combine integrity, collaboration, and innovation to tackle challenges from local governance to global sustainability. This opportunity offers a 10-week blended […]
Malawi: Empowering Civil Society & Safeguarding Civic Space
Across many communities, civic space is shrinking, corruption undermines trust, and disinformation weakens democratic institutions. Citizens need strong, independent voices to hold leaders accountable and ensure transparency in governance. This opportunity supports civil society organizations and media actors working to promote accountability, foster citizen participation, and safeguard democratic space. Funding will strengthen local CSOs to […]
Africa: Empowering Communities Through Environmental Transparency
Across Africa, ecosystems and communities are under mounting pressure from harmful practices, weak governance, and climate impacts. Corruption, conflicts of interest, and poor regulation often silence the voices of those most affected — Indigenous peoples, marginalized groups, and young citizens. This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and civil society groups to creatively connect journalism with […]
India: Inclusion Youth Fund – INR 1–5L Grants
Young people are driving change across communities, but shrinking aid flows have left many youth-led organizations struggling to sustain their work. This fund recognizes their role as vital grassroots actors, equipping them with resources to design locally relevant solutions in education, livelihoods, gender rights, democracy, and climate justice. Through small, flexible grants, youth collectives can […]
Zimbabwe: UNICEF Nutrition & Youth Empowerment – $625K Initiative
Across many regions, families struggle with nutrition gaps and limited livelihood opportunities, leaving young children and communities vulnerable. At the same time, youth often lack the tools to turn their energy and ideas into sustainable solutions. This funding call supports integrated initiatives that strengthen community health systems while equipping young people with entrepreneurial and innovation […]
Nigeria: Youth Futures Fund – $50K Grants
Across many nations, young people are stepping up to shape policy, drive accountability, and build more inclusive societies. Yet their voices often remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces. This funding call is designed to change that, empowering youth-led organizations to advance advocacy, transparency, social inclusion, and peacebuilding. The opportunity supports initiatives in areas such as public […]
Africa: Innovation & AI for Agricultural Transformation
Across the continent, farmers face mounting challenges — climate change, food insecurity, and limited access to modern tools. Yet innovation in agriculture is unlocking new possibilities, from precision farming and digital analytics to sustainable inputs and smarter supply chains. This opportunity is designed to accelerate that transformation by supporting bold AgriTech startups ready to reshape […]
