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Business, NGOs, Startups2026 RELX Environmental Challenge for Clean Water, Sanitation and Ocean InnovationMay 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $75,000 RELX Environmental Challenge is a global innovation competition focused on environmental sustainability and resilience.

NGOsGrant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Uganda)May 07, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $100,000 Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Uganda) provides financial support to non-profit organisations for community-based development initiatives that directly benefit grassroots populations.

Business, NGOs, Startups, WomenUPCOMING GRANTS IN APRIL (PART 1–4)April 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The April 2026 funding list features more than 70 funding opportunities worth $40M+ across grants, prizes, fellowships, and accelerators, supporting entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, researchers, and creatives in various sectors.

Business, NGOs, WomenUpcoming Grants for East African EntrepreneursMarch 25, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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

NGOsCall for Proposals: Strengthening the Humanitarian Response in Ethiopia 2026March 25, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is offering a €11,000,000 initiative to address humanitarian crises, natural disasters, and development challenges in Ethiopia and South Sudan.

NGOsCFPs: Climate-Resilient WASH Services in Karamoja (Uganda)March 19, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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

NGOsGrant to Improve Child Wellbeing and Community Health 2026 (Kenya)March 16, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

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

Business, NGOs, StartupsUPCOMING GRANTS IN MARCH 2026 (PART 1-4)March 24, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The March 2026 funding list features over $35 million (over ₦51B) in grant and prize opportunities across entrepreneurship, research, climate innovation, health, arts, and social impact. Funding ranges from small grassroots grants to multi-million-dollar international awards, offering significant opportunities for entrepreneurs, NGOs, researchers, creatives, and startups across Africa.

Business, NGOs, StartupsSAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2026February 16, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The R1,000,000 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2026 provides vital support to early-stage innovators, entrepreneurs, and organisations developing solutions that address critical social challenges.

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.

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