Applications are open for UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2026. The UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition celebrates the transformative role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in preparing young people with the skills needed for the future. This is your chance to capture inspiring moments that demonstrate how TVET contributes to innovation, inclusion, sustainability and youth employment. (more…)
Applications are open for YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator (E-Accelerator) 2026. The YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator (E-Accelerator), developed in partnership with UNDP and the African Union, is a results-driven initiative that enables export-ready youth-led enterprises to scale into intra-African markets under the AfCFTA framework, particularly its Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. (more…)
Applications are open NourishNext West Africa Youth Agri-Food Innovation Challenge 2026. NourishNext West Africa Youth Agrifood Innovation Challenge is a regional innovation challenge, led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in partnership with the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and national implementing partners across Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Senegal. The initiative is implemented with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). (more…)
Applications are open for ACU Global Grants 2026. The ACU Global Grants provide undergraduate students at ACU member universities with funding to attend short-term academic programmes (‘summer’ or ‘winter’ schools), hosted by an ACU member institution in a different Commonwealth country. (more…)
Applications are open for The Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) 2026. The Africa Fundraising Incubator – AFI (previously called the Africa Impact Fundraising Grant – AIFG) is a multi-stage capacity-building program designed by the New Africa Fund (NAF) to equip African organizations with the practical skills, resources, and institutional support needed to build sustainable funding pipelines, broaden their reach, and deepen their impact. (more…)
Apply for The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) Grants. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities across the globe by supporting scalable, innovative, and impact-first solutions that leverage existing systems and stakeholders. (more…)
Applications are open for Global Youth Water Envoys Program 2026. The Global Youth Water Envoys Program is a capacity-building and diplomatic engagement program established ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal in Abu Dhabi this December, and endorsed by the Conference Presidencies. (more…)
Applications are open for Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship 2026. The Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship is a flagship leadership development programme of the Commonwealth Leaders Academy. It equips emerging leaders with the skills, international exposure, and collaborative networks required to address complex challenges and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development across the Commonwealth. (more…)
Applications are open for Founders Fund Africa Creative Economy Accelerator Program 2026. They are looking for the next generation of founders building bold, scalable businesses across Music, Film & Media, Design, and Creative Tech. If you’re building for Africa’s creative future, this is your opportunity to access funding opportunities, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and the support to grow your business. (more…)
Applications are open for Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Seed Grant 2026. Women Environmental Programme (WEP) calls for applications from women-led and women’s rights organizations to contribute to realizing the goal of the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development. The WomenPower2030 project has the overall objective to advance the rights and leadership of women, girls, and other marginalized persons in the framework of sustainable development. (more…)
