Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

Discover five grants with more than $5,000,000 in funding for East African entrepreneurs. All deadlines are in April 2026

The $150,000 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Program is accepting applications to support an early-career scientist conducting impactful research projects focused on biodiversity and conservation in Africa.

Explore six opportunities for not-for-profits with deadlines in April 2026. Funding ranges from €1,000 to $500,000

The $100,000 MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge 2026 invites innovators worldwide to present tech-based solutions that address critical social and environmental issues.

The $282,177 UNICEF Uganda WASH Grants 2030 support initiatives that improve water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and environmental sustainability for children and families.

The 2026 EJN Biodiversity Media Grants offers grants of up to €12,000 to three to four media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to support projects that strengthen media reporting on biodiversity issues.

UNICEF is accepting grant applications to empower faith actors and religious leaders in promoting child rights, health, and wellbeing.

Explore 8 funding and training opportunities for young entrepreneurs, covering climate leadership, youth innovation, agrifood startups, environmental projects, and creative storytelling. These grants and prizes support youth-led ideas with funding, training, and global recognition

The $800,000 OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development (AAD) 2026 recognizes outstanding contributions that advance sustainable development and innovative solutions addressing global development challenges.

The Iris Prize is now accepting applications to support young people aged 14 to 24 who are leading initiatives that protect and restore nature in their local communities.