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The JPY 1,000,000 Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award supports business ideas and startups solving social and economic challenges in Africa.

The Young Journalist Programme 2026 is a fully funded international opportunity for early-career journalists interested in corruption-related reporting.

The £500,000 British Council Cultural Protection Fund is a major international grant programme supporting projects that protect cultural heritage at risk in vulnerable and conflict-affected regions.

The $20,000 Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards support business owners and founders who are driving real impact in their communities by demonstrating a deep commitment to equity and sustainability in their business practices.

The Pitch n Grow is AWIEF’s flagship annual women entrepreneurship pitch competition programme, designed to identify, develop, and amplify the most promising women-led ventures across Africa.

The $10,000 UNESCO Youth for Peace Intercultural Leadership Programme is for emerging leaders advancing social cohesion, inclusion, and peace through intercultural dialogue.

The ₦200,000,000 Lagos Agrithon supports agribusiness startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators developing solutions that can strengthen the agricultural sector.

The $5,000 Moonshot Art for Humanity Award is designed for young creators who use art to bridge divides and inspire positive social change.

The Earthna Prize 2026 recognizes organizations and initiatives that preserve, apply, and promote traditional knowledge and cultural heritage to address environmental and sustainability challenges.

The $300,000 LEGO Foundation Fellowship is an individual research fellowship that supports scholars whose work addresses critical questions related to children’s development and wellbeing.