Call for Projects: KBF Africa Prize 2025-2026 (Up To € 250,000)

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The KBF Africa Prize rewards African-initiated and led organisations which contribute to sustainably improving the lives of people in Africa. It pays particular attention to initiatives that tackle challenges in Africa in transformative ways, which are resilient and adaptable in a constantly changing context, which have a long-term vision, and which empower people to take their future into their own hands.

The KBF Africa Prize is awarded every other year. It seeks to draw attention to the many inspirational stories, challenges and successes emerging from the African continent.

Based in Brussels, the King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is an independent, pluralistic foundation working to improve society for more than 40 years. We support African actors in their own development activities, with a focus on the DR Congo and Burundi in Central Africa, and on Benin and Senegal in West Africa.

KBF Africa Prize Benefits

€250,000 Award
Honouring innovative, resilient, and long-term solutions to Africa’s challenges
Empowering African-led initiatives that drive real impact
Offering global visibility, expanded networks, and new opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

The KBF Africa Prize rewards organisations which have been established in Africa, by Africans and which are managed and led by Africans.
The Prize pays particular attention to initiatives that tackle challenges in Africa in transformative ways, which are resilient and adaptable in a constantly changing context, which have a long-term vision, and which empower people to take their future into their own hands.
To ensure diversity of the laureates, for the 2025-2026 edition organisations from Somalia and Tanzania (countries of the previous laureates) are requested to abstain, as are organisations working on the themes of peace-building and women’s economic empowerment (themes covered by the two previous laureates).

How To Apply for KBF Africa Prize

Make sure you are eligible for this call for projects.View the selection criteria
Connect up to your account via https://candidate.kbs-frb.be, or create an account if this is your first application.
Complete the application form online (you can take your time and do it in several stages if you like).
When your application has been fully completed, send it in.
We will send you a confirmation by e-mail, as well as a pdf of your application.

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Application Deadline: 3 March, 2025