$400K+ in Open Grants for NGOs Solving Education, Climate & Health Challenges in Africa
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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
🔹 $75K Spencer Foundation Grants – for transformative education research
🔹 Up to £75K AmplifyChange Grants – for SRHR advocacy by grassroots orgs
🔹 Up to $75K CJIFA Grants – for community-led climate action in Africa
🔹 $3.7M Smile Together Fund – child poverty relief in Africa, Asia & LATAM
🔹 £2K Maypole Fund – for non-violent feminist initiatives
🔹 Rolling Relief Grants – £75K from EpicAfrica for SRHR orgs in crisis
🔹 Youth Funding & Visibility – via Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
🔹 ILO Call (Nigeria) – funding + program support for child labour action
🔹 Dyslexia Advocacy Fellowship – training, tools & support
🔹 Emergency & Planning Support – for education, health & climate sectors
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 📌
Spencer Foundation Vision Grants 2025
Grant Amount: $75,000
Deadline: 13 August 2025
Supports the collaborative planning of bold, interdisciplinary research that aims to radically transform education systems toward equity. Ideal for researchers and NGOs focused on systemic, long-term education reform. Emphasis on innovation and method diversity.
Smile Together Partnership Fund (10th Call)
Gant Amount: Varies (from $3.7M total fund)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Backed by Korea’s Work Together Foundation, this fund targets child poverty reduction through social enterprises and nonprofit projects. Over 100 initiatives have been supported to date across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with real job creation impact (6,500+ jobs).
ILO Direct Action Against Child Labour (Nigeria)
Grant Amount: Undisclosed + operational/program support
Deadline: 27 June 2025
NGOs are invited to lead local interventions under the ACCEL Africa II project to fight child labour in cocoa and mining supply chains. Target areas: Niger, Osun, and Ondo States. Projects must focus on education access, family support, and protection services.
Africa Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship
Grant Type: Training, tools, and long-term advocacy support
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Equips selected fellows with knowledge and practical skills to raise awareness and advocate for dyslexia inclusion in African schools and communities. Focus on stigma reduction, inclusive policies, and empowering local champions.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025
Support Includes: Seed funding + mentorship + global visibility
Deadline: 31 July 2025
A youth-focused challenge for bold ideas that drive social or environmental change. Finalists get access to international mentors, partners, and funding to launch or grow their solution. Open to global changemakers aged 18–30.
CJIFA Community Empowerment Grants
Grant Amount: Up to $75,000
Deadline: 29 August 2025
Supports grassroots climate action across Africa, especially local solutions with community participation. Projects may include green jobs, environmental education, climate justice advocacy, and adaptation solutions.
AmplifyChange Opportunity Grants
Grant Amount: Up to £75,000
Deadline: 16 June 2025
For grassroots organizations working in SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights). Funds advocacy, legal reform, awareness campaigns, and community mobilization. Grant period: 18–36 months.
EpicAfrica Emergency Relief Grants
Grant Amount: Up to £75,000
Deadline: Rolling
Provides rapid support to small CSOs in the Global South facing crises or operational disruption, especially in SRHR advocacy. Helps bridge funding gaps, rebuild capacity, or strengthen resilience.
The Maypole Fund 2025
Grant Amount: Up to £2,000
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Funds creative, non-violent feminist projects addressing militarism and promoting peace. Supports women-led grassroots movements with bold, often underfunded, campaigns for justice and disarmament.
👋 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!