Grants for NGOs in Africa

The WACSI Research Fellowship 2026 represents a sophisticated shift in how West African civil society documents its environmental stewardship. Established by the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), this six-month residency is designed to amplify the voices of young researchers from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Liberia, and Guinea. By focusing on the intersection of biodiversity, conservation,…

The Human-Centred Conservation storytelling grant represents a pivotal shift in how international environmental philanthropy engages with the African continent in 2026. For decades, the “fortress conservation” model dominated, often resulting in the marginalisation of indigenous populations and the erosion of local land rights. This current call for proposals, facilitated by Jamma Conservation and Communities (JCC),…

The CLARE-RAIA climate adaptation grant funding is a surgical £5 million intervention designed to bridge this divide by placing economic evidence directly into the hands of national treasuries. For many African research institutions, this is not merely a grant—it is a rare opportunity to secure a seat at the high table of national fiscal policy….

You may want to read our expert guide on how to apply for STDF Project Preparation Grants if you are interested in transforming sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) trade bottlenecks into bankable, technically sound project proposals. Quick Facts on How to apply for STDF Project Preparation Grants What is the STDF Project Preparation Grant? The STDF…

The UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture funding opportunity is one of the most established humanitarian funding streams globally, providing essential resources to civil society organisations that assist survivors of torture and their families. Established by the General Assembly in 1981, the fund focuses on the “right to rehabilitation” by awarding grants to projects…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation 2026 programme is a transformative $5,000 seed capital initiative designed to empower African social entrepreneurs and NGOs through a rigorous 12-week business training and mentorship ecosystem. TEF 2026 Quick Facts The Tony Elumelu Foundation 2026 programme marks the 12th year of the Foundation’s $100 million commitment to empowering the next generation…

For most African NGOs, technology isn’t a luxury found in a silicon-glass office; it is a solar-powered smartphone used to track crop yields in rural Zambia or a refurbished laptop powering a community school in Lagos. The Rest of World Photo Contest funding opportunity is specifically designed to uncover these grassroots narratives. While traditional grants…

Most African NGOs are invisible to international donors not because of their work, but because of their websites. The Black Impact Web Grant 2026 is a strategic intervention designed to bridge this “digital divide” by providing Black-led organisations with the high-end digital infrastructure required to secure global partnerships. In our experience as grant specialists, we…

The African CSO Awards funding opportunity is a continental benchmark for excellence, designed to identify and amplify the work of indigenous, African-led non-profit organisations.  Unlike traditional project-based grants, this initiative focuses on organisational credibility, community-led innovation, and systemic influence across all 54 African states.  With the application window closing on 28 February 2026, this guide…