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 April & May 2026 includes grant calls, open proposals, and other funding initiatives that support African NGOs’ diverse missions and priorities.

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

Funding opportunities are listed in chronological order.

International Co-production Fund
Issued by: Goethe Institut
Focus areas: Creation of new productions and the development of existing productions in music, theatre, dance and performance that are of a high artistic standard and have public impact
Value: €15 000 to 30 000
Deadline: 1 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yyryan5v

Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems, Empowered Communities
Issued by: Common Fund for Commodities
Focus areas: Projects that enhance smallholder livelihoods and strengthen the communities they sustain
Value: US$300 000 to 2 million
Deadline: 1 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2fhsknjf

Women’s, Girls’ and Children’s Rights in Tanzania
Issued by: Women Fund Tanzania Trust
Focus areas: Strengthening women and young feminists participation in leadership and decision making, violence against women, girls and young feminists, movement building and strengthening, economic justice and sustainability, environmental justice and gender, and promotion of reproductive health rights
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 6 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/bdhn48pk

Supporting Civil Society Organisations in Liberia
Issued by: European Union Delegation in Liberia
Focus areas: Liberian NGOs focusing on environmental sustainability, climate action and green growth (Lot 1), and financial and democratic governance (Lot 2)
Value: €2.35 million
Deadline: 6 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5n6f485f

Empowering Kenyan Citizens to Enjoy Political and Civic Rights
Issued by: European Union
Focus areas: Strengthen an inclusive, pluralistic and enabling civic space in Kenya by empowering independent civil society organisations
Value: €3.35 million
Deadline: 8 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2yvsv4mu

Unmuted Campaign – NGO Cohort 2026
Issued by: StartPoint Africa
Focus areas: Grassroots and locally led African NGOs seeking to participate in a pan-African micro-grant, training, and advisory cohort
Value: US$10 000 unrestricted micro-grant plus structured training delivered through a cohort-based learning programme and dedicated advisory support across governance, finance, impact measurement, storytelling, technology and fundraising readiness
Deadline: 8 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3wbybybk

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Issued by: Unitaid
Focus areas: Accelerate cervical cancer elimination through secondary prevention in low- and middle-income countries
Value: US$30 million
Deadline: 9 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/39p2wr7k

African Cities Innovation Fund
Issued by: Million Lives Collective
Focus areas: Co-create, pilot and scale new solutions for thriving African cities
Value: Up to US$75 000
Deadline: 10 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yvnfyrcw

Youth Mental Health
Issued by: Rare Impact Fund
Focus areas: Expand access to mental health services for young people globally by supporting organisations that train and support professionals working outside traditional clinical settings
Value: US$250 000 to 500 000
Deadline: 10 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4abycrjv

Education Initiatives
Issued by: Africa Impact Finance Initiative
Focus areas: Improve the education of children or young adults up to the age of 25
Value: £1 500 per project
Deadline: 13 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2435j5ve

Small Grants Scheme
Issued by: Lloyd’s Register Foundation
Focus areas: Early-stage ideas, pilot projects and partnerships across the heritage, maritime and public sectors.
Value: Up to £10 000
Deadline: 13 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/bb3rm6zm

Youth-led SRHR Advocacy
Issued by: United Nations Population Fund
Focus areas: Operationalise the West and Central Africa Youth and Feminist Advocacy Coalition Action Plan through youth-led advocacy for SRHR
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 13 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5bxk97hf

Citizen Security Research Initiative
Issued by: Innovations for Poverty Action
Focus areas: Impact evaluations and related research on citizen security, organized crime and justice
Value: US$75 000 to 400 000
Deadline: 15 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5dru6s8k

Environmental and Social Impact
Issued by: WWF’s Russell E Train Education for Nature Programme
Focus areas: Teams and institutions working in Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar focusing on enhancing capacities to address environmental and social impact assessment capacity building needs with an emphasis on local communities and local practitioners
Value: Up to US$15 000
Deadline: 15 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2s4cdyua

Intercultural Innovation Hub
Issued by: UNAOC and the BMW Group
Focus areas: Innovative projects advancing intercultural dialogue, integration and social inclusion
Value: Up to US$20 000 plus a comprehensive capacity-building programme, international workshops, customised support and mentorship and membership to an exclusive global platform
Deadline: 15 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/bdcpmbkh

Strengthening Civil Society Organisations in Djibouti
Issued by: European Union Delegation in Djibouti
Focus areas: Governance, human rights and capacity-building
Value: €962 000
Deadline: 16 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/y92x7e2x

AI for Science
Issued by: Google.org
Focus areas: Empower researchers and organisations with the funding, tools and technical expertise they need to accelerate scientific breakthroughs
Value: US$30 million
Deadline: 17 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2reu8ntb

Youth Leadership Development Fund – Catalytic Grant
Issued by: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund
Focus areas: Support and promote youth ecosystem building in Nigeria
Value: Up to US$50 000
Deadline: 17 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2y979pzx

Youth Leadership Development Fund – Development and Individual Grant
Issued by: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund
Focus areas: Promote good governance and address fundamental national issues in Nigeria
Value: US$1 000 (small grants for individuals) and $10 000 (development grants for youth-led organisations)
Deadline: 17 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yc7r993r

Sustainable Peering Infrastructure
Issued by: Internet Society Foundation
Focus areas: Building sustainable, community-led Internet Exchange Points in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States
Value: US$25 000 to 50 000
Deadline: 23 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/42vmrdtj

Creativity for Social Change
Issued by: Creativity Pioneers Fund
Focus areas: Cultural and creative organisations that advance bold, unconventional practices towards a more just, inclusive and equitable world
Value: €5 000
Deadline: 24 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/bddvpjct

7th Edition of the “La Francophonie avec Elles” Fund
Issued by: International Organization of La Francophonie
Focus areas: NGOs in the French-speaking world that promote the participation and economic and social inclusion of women, improve access to vocational training, support the development of income-generating activities and facilitate access to economic opportunities
Value: €15 000 to 100 000
Deadline: 26 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2fm67784

Capacity Development
Issued by: Welthungerhilfe
Focus areas: Strengthen the role of grassroots organisations in local governance and development in Ethiopia
Value: Up to €10 000
Deadline: 27 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yc6s4cue

Mental Health Support for GBV Survivors in Kenya
Issued by: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Focus areas: Strengthen community-based mental health services for survivors of gender-based violence in Busia, Kilifi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nyeri counties in Kenya
Value: €1.5 million
Deadline: 27 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3rbzdt2w

Civil Society and Human Rights in Somalia
Issued by: EuropeAid
Focus areas: Strengthening women’s economic empowerment and inclusive market participation, and strengthening civil society to protect human rights in Somalia
Value: €3,8 million
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3bak86ay

Dovetail Acceleration Programme
Issued by: Dovetail Impact Foundation
Focus areas: Early-stage, locally-led African organisations with budgets of less than US$500 000 serving people in poverty, health, livelihoods, education and justice
Value: US$10 000 to 30 000 in unrestricted funding plus structured coaching and capacity support designed to strengthen the foundations required for long-term growth
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5t2seadk

Global Grand Challenges – Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Issued by: Gates Foundation
Focus areas: Innovative approaches to better understand, measure and mitigate infection, inflammation- and microbiome-mediated constraints that limit the impact of fortification interventions
Value: Up to US$250 000 per project
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2etw4uz9

Global Grand Challenges – Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Charitable Giving
Issued by: Gates Foundation
Focus areas: Explore how AI can strengthen philanthropic practice and unlock new possibilities for generosity
Value: Up to US$150 000 per project
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/f7wrjceu

Global Grand Challenges – Breakthrough Innovations to Significantly Reduce the Cost of Severe Acute Malnutrition Treatment
Issued by: Gates Foundation
Focus areas: Innovations that can substantially increase the number of children treated per dollar spent by reducing the total cost per child treated, without changing the ex-factory price of RUTF or substituting RUTF with an alternative product
Value: US$500 000 to 1 500 000
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4726kfn7

Global Grand Challenges – Cost-Disrupting Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food
Issued by: Gates Foundation
Focus areas: Innovative approaches capable of achieving at least a 30% reduction in the ex-factory unit cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Value: Up to US$500 000 (18 months) and up to US$1.5 million (36 months) per project
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4ssjj3pk

Global Grand Challenges – Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth
Issued by: Gates Foundation
Focus areas: Solutions that can accelerate identification and early validation of interventions that modulate inflammatory and or oxidative stress processes in the placenta-maternal gut axis
Value: US$400 000 to 1 000 000
Deadline: 28 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2hsdfc9v

Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants
Issued by: Pulitzer Center
Focus areas: Strengthen public understanding and advocacy through storytelling, emphasising accountability and sustainable environmental governance
Value: US$2 500 to 3 000
Deadline: 30 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yck73skr

Digital Action Lab Cohort 3
Issued by: CIVICUS
Focus areas: Develop, test and scale innovative digital solutions that strengthen civic space, inclusive democracy and citizen engagement
Value: US$10 000 to 20 000 plus technical support and peer learning opportunities
Deadline: 30 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ysehdtfh

Small Grants 2026
Issued by: Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation & Slovak Embassy in Nairobi
Focus areas: Quality education, good health, good governance and civil society building, food safety and agriculture, infrastructure and sustainable use of natural resources, support for the creation of a market environment, environment and climate change, and gender equality in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Somalia
Value: €60 000
Deadline: 30 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3pax68hw

West Africa Democracy Fund – Round One
Issued by: TrustAfrica
Focus areas: Efforts to reimagine, renew and strengthen democratic governance in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo
Value: US$50 000 to 500 000
Deadline: 30 April 2026
https://tinyurl.com/23khcxkd

Land Acquisition Fund
Issued by: IUCN NL
Focus areas: Local conservation NGOs working to acquire threatened nature, create safe reserves, and connect habitats for endangered species
Value: €100 000 per project
Deadline: 1 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/saxcfxp6

International Fund for Cultural Diversity
Issued by: UNESCO
Focus areas: Foster the creation, production, distribution and access to diverse cultural goods and services, while strengthening cultural industries and contributing to sustainable development.
Value: Up to US$100 000 per project
Deadline: 6 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/2wp9p4sj

Community-Centered Connectivity
Issued by: Internet Society Foundation
Focus areas: Support organisations to develop and expand Internet access and increase adoption in digitally excluded communities
Value: Up to US$$50 000 (Catalyst Track), up to US$200 000 (Scaling Track) and above US$200 000 (Systems Track)
Deadline: 7 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/5yuh9fa8

Human Rights Collaborative Grants – Africa
Issued by: Community Resource Exchange
Focus areas: Strengthen community efforts to defend their human rights in the context of international investments and development projects, with a special focus on critical minerals
Value: Up to US$5 000 per project
Deadline: 7 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/57564xvt

HIV Cure Research
Issued by: Sidaction and Aidsfond
Focus areas: Foster collaboration between researchers, institutions and communities, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research on the cure for HIV
Value: €1.5 million
Deadline: 10 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yacca998

Training Local Government
Issued by: International Centre for Local Democracy
Focus areas: Plan, organise and implement training targeting local government representatives in Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: SEK150 000
Deadline: 10 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3r54ffec

Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot
Issued by: Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Focus areas: NGOs in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Liberia and São Tomé and Príncipe supporting biodiversity conservation
Value: US$50 000 to 250 000
Deadline: 11 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/yfa4756e

Ethiopian Civil Society Strengthening
Issued by: Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia
Focus areas: Strengthen Ethiopian NGOs as independent, resilient and accountable actors contributing to inclusive governance and equitable, sustainable socio-economic development in Ethiopia, and to contribute to the Global Gateway investments
Value: €5 829 000
Deadline: 13 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/akv86hr8

Human Agency Innovations
Issued: The Agency Fund
Focus areas: Projects that help people navigate challenges, update their beliefs or expectations, and make decisions that shape their futures
Value: US$2 million
Deadline: 18 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4ranhtdf

Climate Resilience Storytelling
Issued by: National Geographic and The Climate Pledge
Focus areas: Stories that range from scientific breakthroughs to the resilience of communities in the face of a changing planet
Value: Up to US$100 000 per project
Deadline: 25 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3mvcpzvs

Species Conservation
Issued by: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Focus areas: Plant, animal and fungi conservation efforts
Value: Up to US$25 000 per project
Deadline: 31 May 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ynhn6x6c

Democracy and Human Rights
Issued by: National Endowment for Democracy
Focus areas: NGOs working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions
Value: US$50 000 per project
Deadline: 2 June 2026
https://tinyurl.com/ysfmy4ks

NGO Support
Issued by: Oneness Revival Team
Focus areas: Empower grassroots initiatives, drive sustainable development and strengthen the capacity of NGOs working towards positive social, economic and environmental change
Value: US$25 000 to 50 000 (SEED grant) and US$25 000 to 50 000 (THRIVE grant)
Deadline: 20 December 2026
https://tinyurl.com/4c6nnm75

Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response
Issued by: The Pandemic Fund
Focus areas: Strengthen global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response systems in 15 countries, including Benin, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Uganda
Value: US$244 million
Deadline: Rolling deadline until 31 March 2027
https://tinyurl.com/yr9hhy5b

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

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

Global Poverty and Inequality
Issued by: Fund for Innovation in Development
Focus areas: Innovations that address poverty and inequality
Value: €50 000 to 4 million
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/4by6jwr2

Rapid Response Fund
Issued by: Frontline AIDS
Focus areas: Support 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: Support 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

SIPRA Challenge Fund – Large Grant Facility
Issued by: Meta
Focus areas: Strengthen food and nutrition security in Sudan by empowering smallholder farmers
Value: €20 000 to 100 000
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/y8d4px9f

Strategic Opportunities Fund
Issued by: ActionAid Nigeria
Focus areas: Creative and innovative interventions aimed at advancing the rights of women and girls in Nigeria
Value: Emergency Intervention Fund – NGN10 million per grant for up to 12 grants per year, Critical Intervention Fund – NGN6 million per grant for up to 13 grants per year, and Women Human Rights Defenders Intervention Fund – NGN 17,7 million per grant for up to 4 grants per year
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/y2yyf7ms

Water, Education and Healthcare
Issued by: AJA Foundation
Focus areas: Organisations that focus on creating a sustainable impact
Value: Various
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://tinyurl.com/5747pbdb

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.

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