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

Eight unique opportunities are available for not-for-profit organizations. Deadlines are between May and August 2026

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The 2026 edition of the €35,000 Pierre Castel Prize is designed as a catalyst for entrepreneurial excellence, targeting founders who combine innovation with a clear commitment to sustainable development.

The NEF and GDARD have opened applications for blended finance funding to support Black-owned agro-processing enterprises in Gauteng with up to R10,000,000.

The $10,000 Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition by the World Food Forum designed to support young researchers working on innovative agrifood solutions.

The FCI4Africa Open Call 2026 is offering up to €50,000 in funding to support innovative projects aimed at transforming food systems across Africa.

The $100,000 OPEC Fund Youth Entrepreneurship Award 2026 is a global opportunity designed to recognise and support young innovators who are actively developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing development challenges.

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 is a global competition offering innovative startups the opportunity to secure up to $1 million in investment and gain international exposure.

More than $3,000,000 is available to startup entrepreneurs across Africa. Deadlines are between April and June 2026

The $100,0000 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports African entrepreneurs with innovative business models or technologies that create meaningful impact for low-income and underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.