Apply Now: €6M, $30K, $25K+ in Funding for African NGOs
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Hello Changemaker 👋🏽
This edition is packed with high-value opportunities designed for African nonprofits, researchers, educators, creatives, and community leaders.
From €6M gender equality calls to social impact grants, youth fellowships, and global recognitions, this is your chance to fund, grow, and amplify your work.
Whether you’re driving gender equity, launching grassroots innovation, or reimagining humanitarian storytelling, there’s something here for you.
🌟 Highlights – Quick Glance
💎 €6M AFD Grants for digital Safety & feminist organizations
💎 $25K Youth Solidarity Fund – peacebuilding by young changemakers
💎 $30K Halton Foundation Grant – improve indoor wellbeing
💎 $10K Sky Is Not the Limit Grant – creative agency support
💎 UNESCO Prize – global citizenship education projects
💎 WSD Award – celebrate your World Soil Day impact
💎 New Africa Fund – Africa Impact Fundraising Grants
💎 Cynthia Lennon Scholarship – education support for girls
💎 Giving Joy Grants – microgrants for women-led work
💎 Humanitarian Imagery Grant – reframe aid storytelling
💎 Marianne Initiative – human rights defenders fellowship
💎 CCAC Food Challenge – reduce pollutants + malnutrition
💎 USAU Small Grants – advocacy, health, peace work
Tip of the Week 👌🏽
When applying, show your “why.” What change are you fighting for, and how will this funding help you prove it? Use numbers, short stories, or powerful data to demonstrate your impact so far.
📌Detailed Breakdown – Apply Now
Gender Equality & Digital Safety (AFD)
Grant Amount: €4M–€6M total budget
Deadline: 31 August 2025
This program funds civil society organizations, especially feminist groups, working to combat gender-based violence facilitated by digital technology. Activities may include prevention campaigns, community education, digital literacy training, support services for victims, and advocacy for better policies. Strong emphasis on Africa, the Near East, and the Middle East. Projects can run for 3–4 years.
Youth Power for Peace – Youth Solidarity Fund (UNAOC)
Grant: Up to $25,000
Deadline: Rolling
Supports youth-led organizations that build peace, promote social inclusion, and foster intercultural dialogue in conflict-affected or divided communities. Applicants must be youth-founded and youth-managed, and show strong potential for local impact and scalability.
Halton Foundation Grant 2025
Grant: Up to $30,000/year
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Provides funding for projects that improve well-being in indoor environments, especially air quality, comfort, and public health. Eligible activities include applied research, public health innovation, or practical solutions like sustainable design or ventilation upgrades. Multiple grant types: short-term, multi-year, or startup support.
The Sky Is Not the Limit Grant
Grant: Up to $10,000
Deadline: 19 August 2025
For social impact organizations needing brand identity, digital visibility, and marketing strategy. Winners receive funding plus professional services: logo design, websites, marketing plans, and AI-for-good tools to increase reach and engagement.
UNESCO Global Citizenship Education Prize
Award Type: Global Recognition
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Honors projects advancing peace, justice, and global responsibility through education. Open to organizations worldwide with impactful GCED initiatives in formal or non-formal settings. This prize highlights the power of education to transform society.
LinkedIn Ad Grants Program
Support: Free ad credits
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Free LinkedIn advertising for NGOs focused on sustainability, workforce dev, or economic opportunity.
King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
Award Type: Recognition & Visibility
Deadline: 1 September 2025
For individuals or institutions that organized outstanding World Soil Day events in the previous year (1 Nov–31 Dec). Must align with WSD annual theme and promote sustainable soil management at the community, regional, or global levels.
Africa Impact Fundraising Grant – New Africa Fund
Grant + Capacity Building
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Provides grassroots organizations with both funding and tools to improve long-term fundraising efforts. Includes a staged model: planning, skill-building, resource access, and direct financial support. Great for organizations struggling to grow donor networks.
Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls
Education Support for Girls
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Open to registered institutions (schools, NGOs) serving girls aged 5–18. Must apply on behalf of at least two students. Projects should focus on learning, well-being, or access for girls in any country. Applications must be in English.
Giving Joy Grant 2025
Grant: Up to $500
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Microgrants for women (18+) with ideas that empower communities, whether through business, education, crafts, or social initiatives. Open globally. Projects must be completed within 6 months.
Grant for a New Humanitarian Perspective – Action Against Hunger
Grant: €5,000
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Encourages creators to challenge outdated humanitarian visuals and narratives. Open to photo, video, and multimedia proposals that elevate the dignity of affected people and drive more ethical storytelling. Can be a new or existing project.
Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders
Support: Fellowship, Training, & Global Platform
Deadline: 6 July 2025
Backed by France, this supports HRDs globally, especially those tackling the death penalty. Includes visibility at global events, advocacy support, and peer learning.
CCAC Food & Nutrition Challenge
Funding: Collaborative project support
Deadline: 6 August 2025
Supports climate-smart food solutions that tackle super pollutants and reduce malnutrition. Cross-sector collaboration (gov, NGO, private) is encouraged. High-impact potential preferred.
USAU Small Grants Program
Grant: $5,000–$50,000
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Led by the U.S. Mission to the AU. Open to African organizations working on peace, health systems, governance, or economic growth. Ideal for advocacy or public diplomacy efforts.
Fisheries Funding Mechanism Trust Fund – WTO
Grant: Up to $50,000
Deadline: 9 September 2025
Helps WTO Member States and stakeholders implement sustainable fishing reforms under the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. Funding for early-stage assessments, studies, or small pilots.
👋 Over to You
Found something that fits your mission? Don’t wait! Deadlines are approaching fast. Apply, share with your network, and tag us if you land a win; we’d love to celebrate with you.
See you next week!
Until next time,
The Hexa Media Team.