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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 (up to €150,000 Unrestricted Funding)

Dana Foundation Grants Programme

Applications are open for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026. The Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 provides flexible, unrestricted funding of up to €150,000 over three years to locally led organisations addressing multidimensional poverty. It focuses on long-term impact through trust-based philanthropy, supporting community-driven, evidence-based solutions. The programme prioritizes local leadership, systemic change, and reduced administrative burden. (more…)

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UNDP Nigeria GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) Operational Phase 8 (Up to US$75,000)

UNDP Nigeria GEF Small Grants Programme

Applications are open for UNDP Nigeria GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) Operational Phase 8. The Global Environmental Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) in Nigeria, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), invites eligible organisations to submit Project Concepts for Operational Phase 8 (OP8). (more…)

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Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2026 (Cohort 6) for Fintech Startups

Visa Africa Accelerator Program

Applications are open for Visa Africa Accelerator Program.  Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of FinTech with the Visa Accelerator Program. This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities. (more…)

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Catalyst Academy Youth Social Innovation Learning Program 2026 for Africa Young Social Entrepreneurs

Catalyst Academy Youth Social Innovation Learning Program

Applications are open for Catalyst Academy Youth Social Innovation Learning Program 2026.  The Catalyst Academy is a  regional initiative youth Social Innovation Learning Program  taking place in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon, and South Africa. Led by entrepreneurs  and academics from Catalyst Now, the program is designed to equip young people with the skills, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive as social innovators. (more…)

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Fidelity Bank YEIDEP Programme 2026 for Nigerian Youths (Up To ₦500,000 Grant)

Fidelity Bank YEIDEP Programme

Applications are open for Fidelity Bank YEIDEP Programme 2026. The Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) is a federal government initiative focused on tackling youth unemployment, poverty, and insecurity. In partnership with Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP aims to empower Nigerian youth with economic opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, job creation, and national development. (more…)

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Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (1.5 Million USD in grant funding)

Africa Business Heroes Competition

Applications are open for Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Their mission is to showcase and grow local talent who are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond, and inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Over a ten-year period, the program will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs and provide grant funding, training programs, and broader support for the broad African entrepreneurial ecosystem. (more…)

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Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 For Young innovators (Up to $30,000 Funding)

Youth4Climate Call for Solutions

Applications are open for Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026. Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is a global innovation challenge for Youth and Youth-led organizations working on climate action focused projects. The Call aims to fund new and existing youth-led solutions that are ready to implement or scale, and to support the further development of young people’s ideas and projects by providing relevant learning opportunities with the support of partners. (more…)

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