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

Explore six opportunities for entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Ghana

Five opportunities are available for individuals in the creative industry (sketchers, textile artisans, artists, filmmakers, and writers). Deadlines are between April and June 2026

The $10,000 Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition by the World Food Forum designed to support young researchers working on innovative agrifood solutions.

The 2026 234 Commerce Fusion Programme is an initiative by The 234 Project designed to support young entrepreneurs in Lagos with up to ₦150,000 funding, training, and business exposure

The Mama Cash seeks applications for its Solidarity Fund that offers up to €40,000 in funding to support women’s funds working to advance the rights of women, girls, trans and intersex people through feminist and self-led approaches.

The $10,000 programme supports ambitious women entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and mentorship needed to strengthen their businesses and unlock sustainable growth.

The Babatunde-Anjous Business Idea Competition 2026 is a high-impact platform for Nigerian entrepreneurs to pitch innovative ideas and win up to ₦1 million in grant prizes.

Explore seven opportunities for researchers, with deadlines between April and October 2026

The Short Term Grants 2026 by the Bayreuth Humboldt Centre support international researchers conducting collaborative projects at the University of Bayreuth with up to €3,500.

The $60,000 Global Arts Prize celebrates and supports innovative arts and humanities initiatives that are redefining the relevance of culture in contemporary society.