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

The Anglican Relief & Development Fund (ARDF) provides development grants to support Anglican dioceses and churches outside North America in addressing community needs through sustainable development projects.

The $50,000 Interledger Foundation’s NextGen Higher Education Grant supports accredited higher education institutions to develop educational opportunities that prepare students for the future of Open Payments, interoperability, digital financial inclusion and fintech.

The $1,000,000 Global Schools Prize is designed to honour institutions that are redefining what exceptional education looks like, the prize celebrates schools that are innovating, inspiring, and shaping the future of learning.

The Atlassian Foundation is inviting registered nonprofits to submit proposals for projects that aim to enhance education for disadvantaged learners in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Successful applicants will receive up to US$1 million over two years

The ₦90 million Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition is designed for growth-stage African startups developing technology-driven solutions.

The ₦6 million Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant supports educators working to improve learning outcomes for children and young people in underserved communities across Nigeria.

The $300 Youth Research Vox (YRV) Global Teachers Grant aims to support secondary school English teachers in implementing classroom projects that celebrate local cultures and enhance students’ cultural identities.

The $4,500,000 Tools Competition supports innovative education technology, digital tools, datasets and technologies designed to improve learning and teaching.

There’s over $16.6M (₦22.1B) in funding opportunities this October 2026. Explore grants, prizes, fellowships, and seed funding you can apply for now.

The ₦10,000,000 GOSIMA Innovation Fund is a funding and business support programme for young entrepreneurs building scalable, tech-enabled businesses.