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Funding Opportunities

Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Program 2026 for Young Changemakers Worldwide (Fully Funded to Rome, Italy)

Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Program

Applications are open for Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Program 2026. The Heroes of Tomorrow are the people taking bold action. Fearless and persistent, they are in every country. Often working quietly against the odds to build a sustainable, just and peaceful future, they remind us that there is always hope, and that progress begins with people. They are the Heroes of Tomorrow. (more…)

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LBS Babatunde-Anjous Business Idea Competition 2026 (Up to ₦1 Million Grant Prizes)

Babatunde-Anjous Business Idea Competition

Applications are open for Babatunde-Anjous Business Idea Competition 2026. Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, has opened applications for the 2026 Business Idea Competition as part of the Babatunde Anjous Entrepreneurship Day. The competition is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs with practical ideas capable of addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing social challenges — the growing number of out-of-school children. (more…)

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Sawaba Fellowship 2026 for African Thinkers and Creatives (USD 500 monthly stipend)

Sawaba fellowship

Applications are open for Sawaba Fellowship 2026. The Sawaba fellowship, hosted by Liberation Alliance Africa, creates space for researchers, thinkers, artists, practitioners, activists, writers, journalists, and community organisers to engage in reflection and experience-based discourse, research, and knowledge production on key topics in pursuit of decolonial feminist futures.

The Sawaba fellowship embodies scholarly components and personal and collective explorations on liberation, critical consciousness, and anti-colonial feminist solidarity.

2026 Fellowship theme: Not Pioneers of an Empty Land

Sawaba Fellowship Program Details

  • Four fellows of African descent who reside on the continent will be selected.
  • The fellowship will begin with a three-day residential retreat in an accessible location on the African continent.

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  • Fellows will receive a USD 500 monthly stipend for the duration of the fellowship to cover project expenses.
  • The fellowship term is three months.
  • The fellowship is conducted in English.

2026 Fellowship theme: Not Pioneers of an Empty Land

  • Prospective fellows will propose an original project of conviction aligning with the fellowship theme.
  • The project should contribute to decolonial feminist liberation. Fellows are expected to conclude their projects during their fellowship term.
  • Fellows are expected to attend fellowship gatherings in person and online, and to engage with other scholars, practitioners, and organisers within and outside the LAA collective.
  • Fellows must be available to participate in one in-person gathering in May 2026, which will be fully supported by the Liberation Alliance Africa Collective.
  • Fellows are expected to contribute significantly to critical consciousness-raising on anti-colonial world-building through preferred media, including, but not limited to, essays, books, journals or podcasts, plays, exhibitions, and organising public events or lectures.

Eligibility Criteria for Sawaba Fellowship

  • Liberation Alliance Africa invites scholars, artists, scientists, and practitioners to share works that reinforce our conviction that these emotional, physical, psychological and epistemological lands were never « empty, » but were instead sophisticated sites of indigenous governance, ecological stewardship, and cultural continuity.
  • The selection process will prioritise projects that honour individual and collective journeys and how we arrive at moments of radical awakening.

Application Requirements

  • Fellows may be artists, academics, journalists, documentarians, thinkers, playwrights, poets, architects, urban planners, novelists, cultural workers, or practitioners in other fields.
  • They are critical and futurist voices with deep analysis of normative concepts such as justice, equality, rights, climate, identity, and community, transcending the limitations of contemporary thought and discourse.
  • Successful applicants will be deeply rooted in decolonial feminist politics, antiimperialist solidarity, feminist world-building, and epistemic liberation, while being well-versed in regional and global issues.
  • Project Proposal (1,500 words): Outline your methodology and how it bridges at least two distinct disciplines.
  • Portfolio/CV: Highlighting previous work that engages with themes of decolonisation or historical justice.
  • Personal Statement: Why does the theme « Not Pioneers of an Empty Land » resonate with your current practice? Maximum of one page.

Application Timeline

  • Fellowship applications must be received no later than 24th April 2026
  • Due to the high volume of anticipated applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 30 April 2026, we regret to inform you that this means we have been unable to shortlist your application.
  • The organizers truly appreciate the time and effort you put into applying and wish you the best in your future endeavours.
  • Please direct all additional requests to hello@liberationallianceafrica.com

How To Apply for Sawaba Fellowship 

  • The fellowship application can be sent to hello@liberationallianceafrica.com
  • This requires a cover letter, a portfolio, a project description (maximum of three pages) and a draft project budget.

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Application Deadline: 24th April 2026

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Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize 2026 for Young Leaders (USD 10,000 Prize, Mentorship & Fully Funded to Athens)

Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Applications are open to Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize 2026 for Young Leaders. Launched by the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the  Democracy and Culture Foundation in 2023,  the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is awarded annually to a young leader aged 18 to 30 and presented at the Athens Democracy Forum . The award recognizes exceptional leadership shown by young activists in defending and promoting democracy, and aims to inspire more young people to commit to the advancement of democracy.  (more…)

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Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 Cycle for Enterprises, High Schools & NGOs Worldwide (Up to US $1 million Prize Funding)

Zayed Sustainability Prize

Applications are open for Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027 Cycle. The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies and the UAE’s pioneering global award for sustainability and humanitarian innovation, has opened submissions for its 2027 cycle. The Prize carries forward the vision and legacy of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, by supporting those advancing a more inclusive and sustainable world. (more…)

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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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