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NGOsUpcoming Grants for Not-for-Profit Organizations (February-March 2025)February 03, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Explore upcoming grants for not-for-profit organizations in Africa with over $1,000,000 in combined funding. Deadlines are between February and March 2026

NGOsUN Voluntary Trust Fund: Small Grants Programme for Victims of Trafficking 2026February 03, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $20,000 United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has opened the Tenth Cycle of its Small Grants Programme to fund short-term, high-impact projects delivering direct assistance and protection to trafficking victims worldwide

Business, NGOsZayed Sustainability Prize 2027February 03, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $1,000,000 Zayed Sustainability Prize is a global award that recognizes organizations and schools with proven solutions in Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools that advance sustainability and human development.

NGOsSupporting People-Centred Grass-roots Human Security Projects in BotswanaJanuary 30, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects provides funding of 1,000,000 BWP to non-profit organizations implementing people-centred initiatives that deliver immediate benefits to disadvantaged communities.

NGOsACT Trust Foundation Grant Program 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ACT Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its grant programme, focused on supporting scalable, high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable development across Africa.

Business, StartupsStartup Idea Competition 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Science Park Graz is inviting young inventors to submit their business ideas to the €12,000 Startup Idea Competition in one of six categories, including Energy & Environment.

NGOsTheirworld Small Grants Programme 2026January 20, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Theirworld Small Grants Programme 2026 is providing £1,000 to £10,000 in grant funding to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working to improve education, health, and life opportunities for children and young people.

Business, StartupsBeyond Boundaries Program Y3 2026January 20, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €6,000 Bridge for Billions Program seeks grant applications to support early-stage social entrepreneurs with mentoring, practical tools, and a global network to help them build strong and impactful businesses.

Business, StartupsEye Health Innovation Accelerator 2026January 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $250,000 Eye Health Innovation Accelerator is a Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) program aimed at supporting companies that are developing scalable, affordable, and high-impact innovations in the eye health space.

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