Massive New Grants Just Dropped: $50K, £75K, $100K & €1M Opportunities Inside
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Hello Changemaker 👋🏽
This week’s edition is a goldmine of opportunities for African nonprofits, researchers, youth innovators, and creators driving bold change.
From fully funded fellowships, LinkedIn Ad Grant for nonprofits, to climate-smart food system grants to up to $100K for research on gender-based violence, there’s a lot to move your mission forward.
Whether you're scaling a program, pitching a solution, or diving into game-changing research, these grants are your chance to grow, fund, and amplify your impact.
🌟Highlights – This Week's Opportunities at a Glance
💎 $100K SVRI Research Grant – violence prevention for women & children
💎 $1M Food Security Grant – climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria
💎 £35K Commonwealth Startup Fellowship – bootcamp + investor access
💎 $50K RELX Environmental Prize – for water or sanitation solutions
💎 $20K PSEA Outreach Fund – abuse prevention in humanitarian aid
💎 $10K Property Research Grant – for land & urban development research
💎 Fully Funded Yale Fellowship – global climate leaders program
💎 Conservation & Research Grants – by African World Heritage Fund
💎 Creative Grant for Climate Action – Dawn Project art competition
💎 Dialogue Fellowship – training for intercultural community work
💎 LinkedIn Ad Grant – free ad credits for nonprofits
Tip of the Week 👌🏽
Before you apply, think about positioning. What’s the bold problem you're solving? What data or stories can you show that prove your solution works? Let your track record make your case, not just your vision.
Funding & Grant Opportunities 📌
Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa
Grant Amount:Varies (fieldwork support)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
For master’s & PhD students researching African heritage (natural or cultural). Supports fieldwork tied to World Heritage Sites or national Tentative Lists. Builds capacity for local conservation expertise.
African World Heritage Fund – Conservation Grants
Support Type: Technical & planning support
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Grants for African governments and orgs working on improving the state of conservation or preparing new World Heritage nominations. Includes both active sites and those on Tentative Lists.
NGO Power Talk – Crowdfunding and African NGOs: Challenges and Opportunities
Support Type: Free Webinar / Capacity Building
Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025 (13h00–14h30 CAT)
Join AfricanNGOs and Hexa Media Africa for this high-impact virtual session exploring how crowdfunding can unlock new funding avenues for African NGOs.
This virtual session brings together leading voices from top crowdfunding platforms to share practical strategies, tools, and lessons learned.
This is Ideal for NGO leaders, fundraisers, and communications teams ready to explore crowdfunding as a sustainable funding stream.
EU Grant: Food Security via Climate-Smart Tech (Nigeria)
Grant Amount: Up to €1,000,000
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Large-scale grant to improve food systems in Nigeria through climate-resilient tech. Targeted at research institutions, consortia, and NGOs.
PSEA Outreach Fund 2025 (ICVA)
Grant Type: Up to $20,000
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Funding for local NGOs to raise awareness about Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Focuses on outreach tools (print, digital, local language, etc.).
RELX Environmental Challenge 2025
Grant Amount: $50,000 (1st prize), $25,000 (2nd prize)
Deadline: 27 July 2025
Looking for water or sanitation innovations with real impact. Open to NGOs, startups, and researchers.
Green Africa SDGs Innovation Fellowship
Support Type: Training + recognition
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Designed for young Africans (18–35) with bold ideas to meet the SDGs. Get mentorship and visibility for ideas that address the 17 Global Goals through innovation and sustainability.
Dawn Project Climate Art Competition
Support Type: Recognition + visibility
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Use creative expression (poetry, painting, etc.) to raise awareness for climate action. Theme: “Generation Restoration.” A unique platform to spark engagement on sustainability through the arts.
Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship – Yale (2026)
Fully funded: Flights, accommodation, stipends
Deadline: 1 August 2025
A global fellowship for leaders tackling climate issues. Two in-person weeks (Yale & Paris), plus virtual engagements. Build a global peer network, connect with mentors, and shape climate policy.
Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship
Support Type: Leadership training + networks
Deadline: 11 July 2025
A transformative fellowship for African changemakers in education, health, or infrastructure. Includes coaching, strategic networking, and the chance to build scalable solutions.
Adolescent Health Research Grant (IDRC)
Grant Amount: Not fixed (implementation funding)
Deadline: 7 August 2025
For researchers & NGOs focused on adolescent sexual & reproductive health. Supports capacity-building and evidence-based solutions in select African countries.
Aubrey Barker Fund – Property Research Trust
Grant Amount: Up to £10,000
Deadline: 4 July 2025
Funding for empirical research on property, land rights, urban development, and planning in emerging markets.
KAICIID International Fellows Programme 2026
Fully funded training + leadership support
Deadline:31 July 2025
Supports dialogue practitioners and community leaders to build intercultural understanding and peace. Includes specialized training and peer support.
Civil Society Empowerment Program – Africa & Asia
Support Type: Year-long technical training
Deadline: 7 July 2025
For CSOs working on public health advocacy. Includes peer learning, budget training, and resources to drive better public financial management.
LinkedIn Ad Grants Program
Grant Type: Free ad credits
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Offers nonprofits working in workforce development or sustainability free LinkedIn ad credits to expand visibility and outreach.
SVRI Research Grants – Preventing Violence
Grant Amount:$40,000–$100,000
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Supports research into preventing violence against women and children in low & middle-income countries. Prioritizes partnerships and local leadership.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025
Grant Amount: £35,000 + bootcamp
Deadline: 30 June 2025
6-month accelerator for early-stage startups in eligible Commonwealth countries. Includes bootcamp in Ghana, mentorship, and investor exposure.
👋 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!