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

The $65,000 ECOWAS Startup Award supports innovative startups across West Africa.

The $35,000 Africa Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) Research Grants – Cohort II supports research that can strengthen school leadership and improve education outcomes across Africa.

The $90,000 Pave Her Way Women’s Grant Programs aims to empower women through financial support, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a network of change makers.

The African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship provides $5,000 awards to African scientists, extension specialists, and educators working to improve plant nutrient management, soil fertility practices, and agricultural productivity across Africa.

The $400,000 Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program supports collaborative education research projects that bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address real-world educational challenges and improve learning outcomes.

Fellowship grants are available for social entrepreneurs, researchers, and early-career conservationist, with deadlines between June and December 2026

Discover unique opportunities for young founders and scientists. Deadlines are between June and October 2026.

The $5,000 Learning Grant is designed for young founders and idea-makers working on educational innovation.

The ₦1,5000,000 Heirs Insurance Group Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize is dedicated to honouring teachers who champion insurance education within their schools and communities. 

The $10,000 Social Business Design Competition supports entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and changemakers worldwide, developing sustainable business solutions that address social and environmental challenges.