💰 10+ Funding & Grant Opportunities for African Changemakers, NGOs & Creators (Over $200K Available!)
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Hello Changemaker 👋🏽
Hey changemakers,
This week’s roundup is packed with money-moving, impact-building opportunities for African nonprofits, innovators, researchers, and creatives.
From health equity grants and agripreneur prizes to custom tech support and media awards, there’s something here for every mission-driven organization.
Whether you need funding, visibility, or digital tools to scale, don’t sleep on these!
🌟Highlights – This Week's Opportunities at a Glance
🔹 $100K iF Social Impact Prize for impactful projects improving global conditions
🔹 $50K GoGettaz Agripreneur Prizes for top male & female agrifood founders
🔹 Up to $20K Egmont Trust Funding for HIV & AIDS initiatives in 6 African countries
🔹 $7K–$20K Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) for people-led development
🔹 $1,000 SpringWell360 Health Equity Grant for students and professionals in health equity
🔹 Custom Tech Grants from Tutator Forward for mission-driven NGOs (no cash, full software dev)
🔹 £50K AREF Fellowship Seed Fund to boost African-led health research
🔹 $500 Media Awards from Merck Foundation for content on diabetes & hypertension
🔹 $1,000+ in Image Contributor Rewards via the African Image Challenge
🔹 Stipends & Research Funding via SASTE Grant for African researchers in Austria
🔹 reach52 Growth Partner Program – tech support and training for community health programs
Tip of the Week 👌🏽
Some of the most valuable grants come as tools, training, or platforms, not just cash. Think long-term support, not just short-term wins.
Funding & Grant Opportunities 📌
SpringWell360 Health Equity Grant 2025 ($1,000 grant) – YOA
A small but meaningful grant to support students or professionals focused on health access and equity.
For: Students & professionals working on health equity
Focus: Addressing health disparities in underserved communities
Extras: Recognition, community impact, and innovation support
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Tutator Forward Grants Program 2025 – Custom Tech Tools for NGOs
Ideal if your organization needs digital tools to streamline operations but lacks the budget to build them.
For: NGOs & social enterprises with tech needs
Offer: Fully customized software solution (no funding)
Impact Areas: Health, education, governance, justice, environment
Deadline: June 22, 2025
Egmont Trust Grant – Up to $20,000
Offers core and project-based funding for grassroots orgs focused on HIV/AIDS in six African countries.
For: Community-based orgs tackling HIV/AIDS
Countries: Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Support: Funding + project management guidance
Deadline: Ongoing
iF Social Impact Prize – €100,000 Total Fund
Great for showcasing an impactful project you’ve already launched that aligns with the SDGs.
For: NGOs, enterprises & design studios with impactful projects
Requirement: The Project must already be implemented
Global Opportunity
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Global Fund for Community Foundations – $7,000–$20,000
Supports grassroots grantmakers who build trust and resilience through community-led work.
For: Community philanthropy orgs & grassroots grantmakers
Use: Projects addressing social cohesion, rights, climate, etc.
Deadline: Ongoing
African Image Challenge – Weekly Prize + Monetization
A monetization and visibility opportunity for African photographers to showcase real local images.
For: African photographers & content creators
Incentives:
$35 bonus (first 10 with 100 approved images)
$50 weekly prize
Earn 40–60% on image sales
Deadline: June 20, 2025
AREF Research Development Fellowship – £50,000
Designed to empower emerging African researchers to strengthen their health research skills and networks.
For: Emerging African researchers in human health
Offer: 12-month fellowship + research support
Goal: Support African-led research, reducing disease burden
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards – $500/Category
Rewards journalists covering diabetes and hypertension with storytelling that drives awareness.
For: Print, online, radio, and multimedia journalists
Theme: Awareness of diabetes and hypertension
Bonus: Multiple winners per category are possible
Deadline: October 30, 2025
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025 – $110,000 Total Prizes
A competitive prize for food and agriculture innovators ready to scale and pitch their ideas in Dakar.
For: Agrifood entrepreneurs in Africa
Awards:
$50K for best male & female founders
$60K Impact Awards (e.g., gender, nutrition, circularity)
Final Pitch: AFS Summit, Dakar
Deadline: June 10, 2025
reach52 Growth Partner Program – Community Health Support
Offers tech-powered health delivery systems to grassroots orgs, improving rural health outcomes.
For: NGOs & grassroots orgs supporting CHWs
Offer: Free access to the award-winning health tech platform
Regions: Underserved areas (Global South focus)
Deadline: June 30, 2025
SASTE Grant – Full Research Funding in Austria
Funds African PhD holders or postdocs conducting high-impact STEM research in Austria.
For: African researchers in agriculture, medicine, energy, etc.
Grant Includes:
€1,500/month stipend
€600/month housing
Up to €3,000/year travel + €2,500/year institutional cost
Duration: 12–24 months
Deadline: November 30, 2025
👋 That’s a Wrap!
Found something you or your team can apply for? Go for it!
Let us know which opportunity you are most excited about. Or is there a particular type of support you’re looking for?
Drop a comment or reply, we’d love to hear from you.
See you next week!