close

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Program 2025 for Young Changemakers (Up to $8,500 in Grants, Training and Mentorship)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
Youth Impact – Because You Matter

Applications are now open for UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Program 2025. Youth Impact – Because You Matter – For Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action is an initiative led by UNESCO in collaboration with Nestlé, powered by the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform. It seeks to support young people to help their communities through climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives, by providing them with resources and skills necessary to implement their innovative projects. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Program For Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator

Applications are now open for the  SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Program 2025. SMEDAN presents the GROWHer Accelerator Program, a transformative initiative for bold, ambitious women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Designed to help women-led businesses scale, access new markets, and secure funding, GROWHer equips participants with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed for lasting success. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

United Nations Young Leaders for the SDGs Programme 2025 for Young Change-makers

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
Young Leaders for the SDGs Programme

Applications are open for  United Nations Young Leaders for the SDGs Programme 2025 for Young Change-makers. The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Every two years, 17 young leaders are selected to work with the United Nations and its partners to accelerate SDG implementation and engage other young people in this crucial work. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

Halycon EquityTech Fellowship 2025 for Startups ($10K equity-free stipend + $10K in AWS credits)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
Halycon EquityTech Fellowship

Applications are open for Halycon EquityTech Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and the globe leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Founders will receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and an eight-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

Nutrition Connect Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC) 2024-2025 ($5,000 Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge

Applications are still open for Nutrition Connect Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC) 2024-2025. The Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge 2024-2025 (FFIC) is a transformative regional competition designed to help combat hidden hunger and tackle malnutrition in all its forms, while improving public health in Africa. In search of innovative solutions for large-scale industrial food fortification (LSFF) and biofortification, they invite entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and organizations to join us in this mission to address micronutrient deficiencies affecting nearly 500 million people on the African continent. FAO: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

Roots Microgrants Program 2025 for Youth-Led Climate Justice Projects (Up To $10,000 Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
Roots Microgrants Program

The Roots Microgrants Program is now accepting applications for 2025! This initiative provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group to support youth-led projects, initiatives, or campaigns advocating for climate justice through an intersectional lens. Beyond financial support, grantees will also receive ongoing mentorship to help maximize the impact of their work. (more…)

read more
Funding Opportunities

UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub: Call For Innovative WASH Solutions (Up To150,000 USD Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub

Applications are open for Innovative WASH Solutions. UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is looking for proven innovative WASH solutions with potential for accelerated scale. The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub sources, accelerates and scales transformative water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions to drive lasting impact for children and their families. (more…)

read more