AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
The €30,000 Entrepreneurship Grants present a significant opportunity for youth-led organisations committed to driving social and economic change in their communities.
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Representation Grant Program 2026
The €10,000 Representation Grants seek to support initiatives led by underrepresented and marginalised youth in Africa with the overall goal of enabling young people to deliver the change they want in their communities.
RFAs: LEAP-SE Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy
The Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE), co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, announces the Joint Call 2026 to strengthen collaborative research and innovation in sustainable energy between Europe and Africa.
Vigdís Prize for Women Empowerment
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, in partnership with the Government of Iceland, has opened nominations for the €60,000 2026 Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment.
CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant for Agribusinesses
The $100,000 CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant offers financial and technical support to strengthen agribusinesses operating across key horticulture value chains in East Africa.
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Cooperation Grant Program 2026
The €50,000 Cooperation Grants offer a unique opportunity for youth-led organisations to engage in policy-making and foster cross-continental collaboration between Africa and Europe.
The African Reproductive Justice Litigation Fund
This $50,000 grant supports indigenous African organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) by promoting strategic, evidence-based, and collaborative litigation initiatives.
Upcoming Grants for Researchers
These seven new research and fellowship opportunities offer a combined funding pool of up to $86,000+ for African researchers, academics, PhD candidates, early-career scholars, and innovators.
CFAs: International Climate Initiative Large Grants
The €20 million International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a cornerstone of Germany’s international efforts to address climate change, support adaptation measures, and conserve biodiversity in developing and emerging countries.
Big Bets Fellowship Program (Africa)
The Rockefeller Foundation is inviting applications for its Big Bets Fellowship Program to support emerging leaders who are driving bold, systemic solutions to create a prosperous and sustainable future for underserved communities across Africa.