Access to timely and relevant funding information is critical for the sustainability and impact of African NGOs. @AfricanNGOs compiles a monthly roundup of funding opportunities tailored for African NGOs. The carefully curated list for January & February 2026 includes grant calls, open proposals and other funding initiatives supporting African NGOs’ diverse missions and priorities.

(We encourage sharing this list of funding opportunities, with clear attribution to @AfricanNGOs as the original source.)

Opportunities are listed in chronological order.

Corporate Accountability, Resilience and Participation for an Equitable Transition
Issued by: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Focus areas: NGOs in Kenya and South Africa advancing a just, rights-based transition to green economies through locally-driven initiatives
Value: €87 500 per project
Deadline: 5 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3sjhhf3y

FemFocus 2026-2030
Issued by: Government of the Netherlands
Focus areas: Encouraging women’s entrepreneurship, combating violence against women & WHRDs, and women, peace and security in various African countries
Value: €39,8 million to 114,6 million
Deadline: 7 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/um8f4dc5

Youth and Entrepreneurship
Issued by: AU-EU Youth Action Lab
Focus areas: Youth organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland Region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: €30 000
Deadline: 7 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/54e8vmrh

Youth and Innovation
Issued by: AU-EU Youth Action Lab
Focus areas: Youth organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland Region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: €30 000 to 40 000
Deadline: 7 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4ksxumv8

Youth Representation
Issued by: AU-EU Youth Action Lab
Focus areas: Youth organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland Region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: Up to €10 000
Deadline: 7 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4cps7ym3

Community-Based and Community-Led SRHR Advocacy
Issued by: CEHURD
Focus areas: Grassroots NGOs advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Uganda
Value: £10 000 to 20 000 for 15-20 NGOs
Deadline: 9 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/986tydys

Ethiopian Civil Society Consortia 2026-2028
Issued by: Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF)
Focus areas: Civic space, social cohesion, human rights, gender transformation and media freedom and freedom of expression
Value: €400 000 to 600 000 per consortium
Deadline: 15 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5yxxrxwx

IKI Small Grants Programme
Issued by: International Climate Initiative
Focus areas: Local or regional climate and biodiversity action projects
Value: €60 000 to €200 000
Deadline: 15 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/mejufd77

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Children
Issued by: Peace of Mind Foundation
Focus areas: Children affected by war, displacement, violence or natural disasters, led by organisations with proven experience in the field
Value: US$50 000 to 150 000
Deadline: 15 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/y7be72mt

My Journey Adolescent and Young People Programme
Issued by: NACOSA
Focus areas: Reduce HIV incidence among AGYW (15–24) by increasing HIV testing, consistent condom use, PrEP product uptake, and retention of HIV-positive young women in care through youth-friendly, community-based service delivery in Gert Sibande District in South Africa
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 15 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2s4hr6ve

Accelerating Youth-Led Action in Addressing Climate Mobility in Africa
Issued by: International Organisation for Migration
Focus areas: Youth-led NGOs developing innovative, community-based solutions that help people adapt to climate-induced mobility
Value: Up to US$15 000
Deadline: 19 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yxbznaz5

IKI Medium Grants Programme
Issued by: International Climate Initiative
Focus areas: Climate change mitigation, adaptation and biodiversity
Value: Up to €8 million for approximately 12 projects
Deadline: 20 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5n7k63yt

Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme Tanzania 2025-2028
Issued by: United Nations Development Programme
Focus areas: Tanzanian NGOs focusing on community-based conservation of ecosystems and species, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, low-carbon energy access, chemicals and waste management, and sustainable urban solutions
Value: US$50 000
Deadline: 22 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/y6zzwvaf

Good Governance and Anti-Corruption in Namibia
Issued by: United Nations Development Programme
Focus areas: Reduce corruption by enhancing transparency, accountability, and civic engagement across the country
Value: U$32 600
Deadline: 23 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5ewncypk

ACT Foundation Grants 2026
Issued by: Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation
Focus areas: NGOs, CBOs and social enterprises in Africa implementing projects centred on health, entrepreneurship and environment
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 30 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2nt4t54x

Children and HIV Treatment 2026-2028
Issued by: Aidsfonds
Focus areas: Identify and link HIV-positive children (0-14) to testing, treatment and care in Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania
Value: Nigeria (€125 000), and Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa (€200 000), per country per year
Deadline: 30 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ypy8rwh3

Green and Digital Transition
Issued by: Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV)
Focus areas: Innovative, people-centred projects advancing the green and digital transition in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia
Value: €50 000 to 150 000 per project
Deadline: 30 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/chph8f5e

West Africa Francophone Feminist Fund
Issued by: Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD)
Focus areas: Feminist NGOs, women-led organisations and LBT+ groups based in eight Francophone West African countries, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo
Value: Urgent action (up to US$5 000), capacity-building (up to $20 000), advocacy (up to $30 000) and LBT+ inclusion (up to $30 000)
Deadline: 30 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/24j27c84

Multisectoral Response to Improve Libya’s Most Vulnerable Population
Issued by: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Focus areas: Improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations in Libya, particularly refugees and local host communities
Value: €1.6 million for two or more NGOs collaborating / €800 000 for a single NGO
Deadline: 31 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2v6m7ppb

Small-scale Local Initiatives in Cameroon
Issued by: Swiss Embassy in Cameroon
Focus areas: Innovative and sustainable solutions in the fields of sustainable development, local governance, human rights and environmental protection.
Value: CFA6 to 10 million
Deadline: 31 January 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ptjx6tz7

Innovative Technologies – Disaster Management in South Africa
Issued by: Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
Focus areas: Market-ready, scalable, and context-appropriate technologies that can strengthen South Africa’s disaster management system, from risk assessment and early warning, preparedness, response and recovery to resilience and mitigation
Value: ZAR1 million per project
Deadline: 9 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yhy26djx

Local Governance, Participation, Accountability and Service Delivery
Issued by: MASC Foundation
Focus areas: Strengthening community participation in policy formulation and in the planning and budgeting of local government development in Mozambique
Value: Up to MZN750 000 per project
Deadline: 9 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5br3e5cn

Youth Cooperation
Issued by: AU-EU Youth Action Lab
Focus areas: Youth organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (Somaliland Region), Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: Up to €50 000
Deadline: 12 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5yzpkzbw

Grassroots Human Security Projects in Uganda
Issued by: Embassy of Japan in Uganda
Focus areas: NGOs and others that support community development projects in Uganda
Value: US$65 291
Deadline: 15 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3pbw2jxt

Environment and Peace
Issued by: PeaceNexus Foundation
Focus areas: Environmental organisations in West and Central Africa integrating conflict-sensitive approaches in their work
Value: CHF15 000 to 45 000
Deadline: 16 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ucjyedwz

Community-led HIV Interventions
Issued by: Positive Action
Focus areas: Paediatric HIV prevention, testing and treatment in Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and Tanzania
Value US$100 000 to 300 000
Deadline: 17 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yc5v68s4

Regional Response to the Great Lakes Crisis
Issued by: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Focus areas: Coordinated, multisectoral responses to a protracted displacement crisis affecting both refugees and host communities in Uganda and Burundi
Value: €1 million (Uganda) and €500 000 (Burundi)
Deadline: 27 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/46etz9xv

Socio-economic Development
Issued by: Nkulo Community Partnership Trust
Focus areas: Impactful, community-centred projects in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 27 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3sey69et

UNESCO Participation Programme Grant
Issued by: UNESCO
Focus areas: Enhances the inclusive and generous spirit of UNESCO’s mission
Value: US$26 000 per national project, US$28 000 per subregional or interregional project, and US$38 000 per regional project
Deadline: 27 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/53rmds6r

Community Development
Issued by: Mudzi Connect
Focus areas: Empowering communities in Malawi to drive their own progress
Value: US$1 000 to 5 000 (innovation grant), US$1 000 to 10 000 (international grants) and US$1 000 to 10 000 (beekeeping grants)
Deadline: 28 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/42n8xx75

East African Girls and Young Feminist Fund
Issued by: CivFund
Focus areas: Grassroots initiatives from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania founded and led by girls and young feminist collectives
Value: US$1 000 to 3 000 (new ideas, initiatives and organisations), US$3 000 to 5 000 (middle-level initiatives and organisations) and US$5 000 to 7 500 (well-established initiatives and organisations)
Deadline: 28 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yxn38xr6

Grassroots Human Security Projects in Namibia
Issued by: Embassy of Japan in Namibia
Focus areas: NGOs and others that implement community-based economic and social development projects in Namibia
Value: US$66 000
Deadline: 28 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3pvrkt44

Growing Roots Grant
Issued by: Roots
Focus areas: Strategic dialogue and narrative building, advocacy-oriented initiatives and community autonomy initiatives
Value: Up to US$10 000 per organisation
Deadline: 28 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/p5kjza6m

Kuonyesha Art Fund 2026/2027
Issued by: CivFund
Focus areas: Socially engaged art projects across Africa
Value: Up to US$5 000 per project
Deadline: 28 February 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2e5xp9mh

(We encourage sharing this list of funding opportunities, with clear attribution to @AfricanNGOs as the original source.)

AFNet Flexible Grant
Issued by: African Women for Change Network (AFNet)
Focus areas: Initiatives led by women leaders and organisations dedicated to creating positive change in their communities
Value: US$5 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/hpn4bur3

African Cities Innovation Fund
Issued by: Million Lives Collective and Judith Neilson Foundation
Focus areas: Catalysing collaborative innovations for smart, healthy, equitable and resilient cities in Africa
Value: Up to US$75 000
Deadline: Not specified
https://tinyurl.com/4a5ezz99

BenueAID Community Development Initiative Discretionary Grants
Issued by: BenueAID
Focus areas: NGOs involved in humanitarian interventions in Benue State, Nigeria
Value: Not specified
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/mr2ymjjz

Early-Stage Social Enterprises
Issued by: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Focus areas: Social impact organisations solving urgent global problems with scalable and sustainable approaches
Value: Up to US$300 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/bdbncswh

Education Access, Environmental Sustainability and Secure Livelihoods
Issued by: Avery Dennison Foundation
Focus areas: NGOs tackling challenges in high-need communities
Value: US$50 000 to 100 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/44j9jz8d

Fostering Community Philanthropy
Issued by: Global Fund for Community Foundations
Focus areas: Strengthen the efforts, durability and effectiveness of community philanthropy organisations
Value: US$7 000 to 20 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/73ubmun7

Friends of Liberia Small Grants Programme
Issued by: Friends of Liberia
Focus areas: Liberian-led NGOs working on community development projects
Value: US$3 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/uu7f24ee

Rapid Response Fund
Issued by: Frontline AIDS
Focus areas: Supports community-led action on HIV-related human rights challenges, including stigma, discrimination and threats of violence
Value: Up to US$15 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/4wktp2uw

Rapid Response Grants
Issued by: Urgent Action Fund Africa
Focus areas: Interventions that advance women’s human rights
Value: Up to US$15 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/49cy49pa

Rapid Response Window
Issued by: United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund
Focus areas: Supports women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements
Value: Direct support (up to US$30 000) and short-term grants (up to $100 000)
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/jde8vj3t

Rufford Small Grants
Issued by: Rufford Foundation
Focus areas: Nature conservation projects in emerging or developing economy countries
Value: £7 000 to 18 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/bdjm2hwv

The funding landscape is dynamic and fast-changing, which is why @AfricanNGOs will update this list continuously.

African NGOs and their partners should visit this page regularly for updates and new opportunities.

We encourage sharing this list of funding opportunities, with clear attribution to @AfricanNGOs as the original source.

If you know of additional funding opportunities that @AfricanNGOs should include in this list, or if your organisation offers funding support for African NGOs, please get in touch.

Inquiries: David Barnard, barnard.davidb@gmail.com

*Disclaimer: These funding opportunities are issued by specific organisations and @AfricanNGOs is not responsible for the accuracy of the information.

(Learn more about the African NGO Fundraising Hub, which @AfricanNGOs and Hexa Media Africa will launch on 26 February 2026. For more details, refer to https://tinyurl.com/y7j8m394.)