Description
The Blue Ambition Fund (BAF), part of the Wilde Ganzen Foundation, provides funding to nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that promote youth employment and sustainable job creation by strengthening small and growing businesses (SGBs) and improving workforce skills for marginalized youth and women.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Enterprises

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries

• Ethiopia
• South Africa
• Uganda

This 2026 funding round is limited to organizations operating in these three countries.

Deadline
15 August 2026

How to Apply
Submit the organization details form and a concept note (maximum 1,500 words) by email to marit@wildeganzen.nl and esly@wildeganzen.nl. Shortlisted organizations will later be invited to submit a full application, annual financial reports, and complete a due diligence process.

Top 3 Priorities

• Strengthen Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) to increase productivity, business growth, and dignified job creation.
• Create sustainable wage employment opportunities for marginalized youth (15–35) and women through market-relevant skills training.
• Foster private sector collaboration to ensure employment outcomes following short-term technical, soft skills, and coaching programmes.

Amount
Not specified.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established nonprofits and social enterprises with experience in enterprise development, workforce development, vocational skills training, or youth employment initiatives. Organizations should demonstrate strong links with the private sector and the capacity to support sustainable employment pathways.

Official Link: https://www.wildeganzen.org/programs/blue-ambition-fund/baf-call-for-applications

Description
Window II: Cross-Cutting Capacity Strengthening grant supports initiatives that strengthen research and innovation capacity across sectors in The Gambia through training programmes, mentorship schemes, and knowledge transfer activities.

Org Type

• Universities and Higher Education Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Local Government Authorities
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

Focus Area

• Education + Youth Development

Eligible Countries

• The Gambia

Lead applicants must be legally registered and operational in The Gambia for at least two years. Consortia of two or more institutions are encouraged, with at least one member being a university or research institution.

Deadline
15 August 2026

How to Apply
Submit an application through the NRIF online grants portal. Applicants must sign in or register on the portal before applying.

Top 3 Priorities

• Strengthen research and innovation capacity through training programmes, mentorship schemes, and knowledge transfer.
• Promote cross-sector collaboration through institutional consortia, particularly involving knowledge-producing institutions.
• Address documented research and innovation capacity gaps with evidence-based capacity development initiatives.

Amount
Not specified.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for Gambian universities, research institutions, government agencies, local authorities, and experienced CSOs seeking to strengthen institutional research and innovation capacity. Collaborative proposals involving multiple institutions are likely to be more competitive.

Official Link: https://app.nrif.gm/portal/programs/2/

Description
Supports youth-led nonprofit organizations in Turkana and Garissa, Kenya, through leadership development, technical support, and milestone-based grants to advance decent work and sustainable livelihoods for young people.

Org Type

• Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Refugee-Led Organizations
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Cooperatives
• Self-Help Groups
• Local Trusts and Societies
• Vulnerable & Marginalized Groups
• Social Enterprises (not-for-profit)
• Youth Hubs & Innovation Centres
• Workers’ Organizations and Employers’ Organizations
• Training Institutions

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment
• Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries
Kenya

Applicants must be legally registered in Kenya, have operated for at least two years, and demonstrate a track record of impact in Turkana and/or Garissa Counties. Organizations may apply individually or as part of a consortium with one lead organization.

Deadline
26 August 2026 (11:59 PM EAT)

How to Apply
Submit an online application through the official Innovation Challenge portal. Applicants must select one thematic track, upload the required supporting documents (registration certificate, two-minute video, and one recommendation/reference letter), and submit before the deadline. An offline application form is available for drafting purposes but is not considered a submission.

Top Priorities

1. Promote green transitions and climate-resilient livelihoods that create decent work opportunities for youth.
2. Strengthen labour rights, youth participation, and fair, inclusive working conditions.
3. Build the capacity of youth-led organizations to promote decent work through leadership, social accountability, and engagement with government, employers, workers’ organizations, and communities.

Amount

• USD 15,000–40,000 (Milestone-based grants)

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established youth-led nonprofit organizations in Kenya with proven work in Turkana and/or Garissa, particularly those supporting refugees, host-community youth, young women, and persons with disabilities. Organizations should be prepared to participate in a five-day bootcamp followed by 10–12 months of technical support through the Youth Leadership Lab. Selection into the Lab does not automatically guarantee grant funding.

Official Link: https://yll.e4impactafrica.org/#about

Description
Supports early-stage, non-partisan initiatives that strengthen democratic leadership and climate resilience through innovative ideas, systems change, and leadership development.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Networks & Coalitions
• Social Enterprises (non-partisan)
• Individuals and informal initiatives (where legally eligible)

Focus Area

• Climate + Environment
• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries
Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa

Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Europe: France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom

Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname

Pacific: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

The Better Politics Foundation also welcomes applications from anywhere in the world where it can legally fund. However, the countries above are the priority countries for the 2026 Resilient Futures Open Call.

Deadline
4 September 2026 (before midnight CEST)

How to Apply
Submit an online application through the Better Politics Foundation’s Resilient Futures Open Call portal. Shortlisted applicants will undergo additional due diligence before final grant decisions.

Top Priorities

• Support innovative, early-stage ideas that strengthen democratic leadership for climate resilience.
• Advance locally led solutions that improve inclusive governance and climate action.
• Build and test scalable approaches that strengthen resilient political systems and community leadership.

Amount
USD 10,000–20,000 (Ideation Grant)

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for early-stage nonprofits, civic organizations, networks, and mission-driven social enterprises with innovative ideas at the intersection of climate resilience and democratic leadership. Particularly competitive are organizations working in the Foundation’s priority countries with strong local leadership and potential for systems-level impact.

Official Link: https://www.betterpolitics.foundation/resilient-futures-call-2026

Description
The Whitley Awards provide funding and international recognition to grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South who are scaling proven, science-based conservation solutions that benefit both biodiversity and local communities.

Org Type

• Locally incorporated Nonprofit Organizations
• Charities
• Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Universities

Focus Area

• Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries
All countries not classified as High-Income Economies by the World Bank, subject to WFN’s eligible country list and funding policy exceptions.

Applicants must be nationals of the country where they work, and projects must be implemented in at least one WFN-eligible country. WFN maintains a published list of eligible countries and may occasionally restrict funding in specific countries based on its funding strategy.

Deadline
30 October 2026 (11:59 PM GMT)

How to Apply
Register on the WFN online application portal and complete the application. Applicants must also submit a project budget, logical framework, and ensure that three referees submit references before the deadline.

Top 3 Priorities

• Scale proven, science-based conservation initiatives that deliver measurable biodiversity outcomes.
• Support grassroots conservation leaders embedded in local communities whose work benefits Indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Strengthen sustainable, community-led conservation models with clear evidence of impact, scalability, and long-term viability.

Amount

• £50,000 in project funding over one year.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established grassroots conservation organizations or locally based nonprofits led by experienced conservation leaders with a demonstrated track record of success. The award is intended to scale existing conservation initiatives rather than fund pilot projects or academic research.

Official Link: https://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-conservation-funding/apply-for-a-whitley-award/

Description

Provides project-based funding with technical assistance to revenue-generating enterprises developing innovative water-energy-food (WEF) nexus solutions that strengthen climate resilience and community-level impact in Algeria, Palestine, and Syria. The grant supports eligible project operational costs, including staff salaries, alongside technical assistance and investor support, but does not provide unrestricted funding.

Org Type

• For-profit organizations
• Revenue-generating nonprofit organizations
• Academic institutions
• MSMEs
• Scale-ups
• Informal businesses transitioning into formality

NGOs are eligible only if they have a clearly identifiable revenue-generating activity or for-profit arm that meets the programme’s eligibility criteria. NGOs that depend solely on donor funding are not eligible.

Focus Area

Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries

• Algeria
• Palestine
• Syria

Deadline

7 August 2026

How to Apply

Submit an online application through the WE4F 2.0 MENA Track 3 application portal.

Top Priorities

• Scale innovative water-energy-food nexus solutions that strengthen climate resilience and community impact.
• Demonstrate a proven revenue track record and a financially sustainable operating model.
• Deliver scalable solutions suited to fragile and underserved markets.

Amount

Grant funding is assessed case by case based on the applicant’s needs, milestones, growth plan, and budget.

• Average grant support: USD 80,000
• USD 50,000 and USD 100,000 are indicative grant amounts, not fixed limits.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for revenue-generating enterprises, including qualifying nonprofits and academic institutions, with commercially validated innovations in the water-energy-food nexus seeking milestone-based grant funding, technical support, and investor connections to scale their impact in Algeria, Palestine, or Syria.

Official Link: https://we4f.org/track-3-mena

Description
The Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) 2.0 MENA Track 4 supports early-stage enterprises in Syria’s rebuilding economy that are developing innovative solutions at the water, energy, and food nexus. Unlike Track 3, this track is specifically designed for startups and businesses operating in a conflict-affected context, with significantly relaxed eligibility requirements. Selected innovators receive technical assistance, investor readiness support, and grant funding of up to US$30,000 that can cover operational expenses, including staff salaries, consultancy fees, raw materials, packaging, utilities, marketing, and transportation.

Org Type

• Early-stage For-profit Enterprises
• Companies transitioning into formal registration
• Revenue-generating Not-for-profit Organizations (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Revenue-generating Academic Institutions

Focus Area

• Environment + Wildlife Conservation
• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries

• Syria

Deadline
7 August 2026

How to Apply
Submit an online application through the WE4F 2.0 MENA application portal before the deadline. Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Arabic.

Top Priorities

• Early-stage innovation in Syria’s water, energy, and food sectors.
• Solutions that improve food and water security.
• Climate resilience and community-level impact.
• Supporting entrepreneurs operating in conflict-affected and rebuilding environments.

Amount

• Up to US$30,000 in grant funding.
• Technical assistance, investor readiness support, investor matchmaking, and access to local and regional financing opportunities.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for early-stage Syrian startups and emerging enterprises that may not yet meet conventional investment or donor requirements. This track is ideal for innovators with promising solutions but limited operational history or financial capacity, as the programme intentionally lowers or waives standard eligibility requirements to support entrepreneurship in Syria’s post-conflict rebuilding context.

Official Link: https://we4f.org/track-4-mena

Org Type:
Healthcare institutions, professional associations, NGOs, academic institutions, and healthcare quality improvement teams led by healthcare or medical professionals.

Focus Area:

• Health + Maternal Care

Eligible Countries:
Low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LICs & LMICs) as classified by the World Bank (2026). The project lead must be based and actively working in an eligible country.

Deadline:

• Applications Close: 12 August 2026
• Notification of Results: Before 7 October 2026
• Award Acceptance: Within 10 working days of offer

Key Priorities:

• Strengthening healthcare quality, patient safety, and workforce capacity.
• Supporting leadership development, quality improvement, and sustainable education programmes.
• Embedding patient and community co-design in healthcare improvement initiatives.

Amount:
€15,000 grant per project.

Additional support may include:

• Access to ISQua educational resources
• Limited webinar support
• Connections to ISQua experts and academicians

Funding Type:
Capacity Building + Project-Based

Our Diagnostic:
Best for established healthcare organizations, hospitals, professional associations, academic institutions, or health-focused NGOs in LMICs that want to strengthen healthcare quality systems. Suitable for organizations with a defined capacity-building project and the ability to deliver results within 12 months.

Official Link: https://isqua.org/lmic-investment-grant

The Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) within The New Africa Fund helps African organizations strengthen fundraising capacity through training, mentorship, matching funds, and fundraising challenges.

Org Type

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Community-based organizations (CBOs)
• Social enterprises

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries

• Any country that is a member of the African Union (55 AU member states)

Deadline

• Opens July 14, 2026
• Closes August 14, 2026

Top Priorities

• Building fundraising and resource mobilization capacity for African organizations.
• Strengthening local donor development and fundraising sustainability.
• Supporting organizations with strong missions, local leadership, and proven community impact.
• Equipping organizations with practical skills in donor cultivation, grant writing, communications, financial management, and fundraising strategy.

Amount

• Up to USD 5,000 in matching funds during the 30-day fundraising challenge.
• Online fundraising training program.
• 12 months of free fiscal sponsorship for participating organizations.
• Up to 10 top-performing organizations receive an intensive fundraising workshop in Kigali, Rwanda.
• Additional performance-based fundraising opportunities may become available.

Our Diagnostic

Apply if your NGO, CBO, or social enterprise in Africa has an established mission, some financial records, and wants to build long-term fundraising capacity rather than secure funding for a specific project.

Official Link: https://www.newafricafund.org/aifgrants

Description

The Weiss Asset Management Foundation funds highly cost-effective, evidence-based programs and research that alleviate human suffering in low- and lower-middle-income countries through project grants and general support.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations (NGOs)
• Research Institutions
• Universities and Colleges
• Government Entities
• Independent Researchers (graduate students must partner with a faculty Principal Investigator)

Focus Area

• Health + Maternal Care

Eligible Countries

Projects must be implemented in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Applicants may be based in the United States or outside the United States.

Deadline

Rolling applications.

For consideration during the second half of 2026, proposals should be submitted on or before 15 August 2026. The Foundation processes applications in the order received and makes funding decisions every few months.

How to Apply

Submit a proposal through the Foundation’s Proposal Submission Form. Applicants may optionally submit a brief statement first to determine whether their proposed work is within the Foundation’s funding scope.

Top Priorities

• Support highly cost-effective, evidence-based programs and research that alleviate human suffering.
• Prioritize work in nutrition, health impacts of poor air quality, and health services delivery.
• Generate evidence that improves programs, policies, and government systems.

Amount

• Typical grants range from US$50,000 to US$1.5 million.
• There is no minimum grant amount.
• In exceptional circumstances, grants may exceed US$1.5 million.
• Grant duration: Up to 36 months (non-renewable).

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for growth-stage and established nonprofits, researchers, universities, and government entities with evidence-based, highly cost-effective interventions in LMICs. Organizations seeking general support should demonstrate a credible pathway to sustained funding.

Official Link: https://www.wamfoundation.org/funding-opportunities

Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is funding projects that strengthen Early Warning Early Response (EWER) systems to prevent atrocities and promote peace and security in Sudan. The grant supports organizations that can empower local communities, strengthen civil society capacity, improve violence monitoring and response, and generate policy recommendations that inform national and international peace efforts.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations (including NGOs and Think Tanks)
• Public Educational Institutions
• Private Educational Institutions
• For-profit Organizations

Focus Area

• Human Rights + Justice
• Humanitarian + Disaster Relief

Eligible Countries

• Sudan (projects must focus on Sudan)

Deadline
17 August 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)

How to Apply
Submit the complete application including the required federal application forms (SF-424 series), proposal, budget, budget justification, and supporting documents. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration before applying.

Top Priorities

• Establish and strengthen Early Warning Early Response (EWER) systems in conflict-affected communities.
• Build the capacity of local civil society, informal groups, and community leaders to detect, prevent, and respond to violence.
• Support locally led early response initiatives through subawards or small grants.

Amount

• US$1,000,000 to US$1,973,359 per award.
• 1 to 2 awards anticipated.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for experienced organizations with strong peacebuilding, conflict prevention, human rights, or humanitarian programming in Sudan. Applicants should have demonstrated capacity to manage large, multi-year grants, coordinate multiple partners, and work with local civil society organizations in conflict-affected environments.

Official Link: https://www.state.gov/releases/bureau-of-democracy-human-rights-and-labor/2026/07/drl-early-warning-early-response-to-promote-peace-and-security-in-sudan/

Description

This is a co-developed partnership rather than a traditional flexible funding opportunity. The adidas Foundation is seeking long-term strategic partners to co-develop sport-based recovery programmes that support children and young people affected by crisis and displacement by integrating sport into humanitarian and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) systems.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Humanitarian Organizations
• Development Organizations
• Sport-for-Development Organizations

Focus Area

• Humanitarian + Disaster Relief
• Health + Maternal Care

Eligible Countries

No predefined country list. The Foundation intends to support programmes in crisis-affected and recovery contexts that will be jointly identified with selected partners during the partnership design process.

Deadline

30 August 2026 (11:59 PM CEST)

How to Apply

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining your organization’s institutional fit and capacity for a long-term strategic partnership.

Top Priorities

• Co-develop long-term sport-based recovery programmes for children and young people affected by crises.
• Partner with organizations that have strong humanitarian, MHPSS, safeguarding, and operational expertise.
• Generate evidence and learning on the role of sport in recovery and psychosocial wellbeing.

Amount

• Up to €6 million in initial funding across up to three strategic partners.
• Multi-year funding commitment.
• Additional funding may be committed based on partnership development.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for established international or regional nonprofits with proven humanitarian and MHPSS expertise, strong safeguarding systems, multi-country operational capacity, and the ability to co-design long-term sport-based recovery programmes.

Official Link: https://www.adidasfoundation.org/rfp/expression-of-interest-recovery-through-sport

Description
The Thrive Grant supports established organizations outside the United States that are advancing alternatives to industrial animal agriculture, promoting plant-rich food systems, and increasing access to or awareness of nutritious plant-based foods. It is designed to help organizations scale proven work and strengthen regional food systems through equitable, trust-based philanthropy.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Civil Society Organizations
• Food Systems Organizations
• Environmental Organizations
• Advocacy Organizations

Focus Area

• Environment + Wildlife Conservation
• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries
Organizations from any country outside the United States may apply. However:

• Africa-based organizations are eligible only if they are previous Thrive grantees or have received an invitation to apply.
• International chapters of U.S.-based organizations are not eligible.

Deadline (All deadlines are 11:59 PM GMT.)

• 1 March
• 1 June
• 1 September
• 1 December

How to Apply
Submit an online application through the Thrive Grant application portal. Email applications are not accepted.

Top Priorities

• Accelerate alternatives to industrial animal agriculture.
• Develop plant-rich and sustainable food systems.
• Increase access to and awareness of nutritious plant-based foods.
• Support organizations capable of driving long-term regional movement-building and systems change.

Amount

US$10,000–US$30,000

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated track record working on sustainable food systems, plant-based advocacy, or food system transformation. Particularly relevant for organizations seeking flexible support to expand proven initiatives outside the United States.

Official Link: https://www.thrivephilanthropy.org/thrivegrant

Description

The Common Ground Program: Opportunity & Innovation Grants provide project-based funding with flexible budgeting rather than the traditional flexible opportunity, to help civil society organizations pilot innovative approaches, seize emerging opportunities, and strengthen dialogue, peacebuilding, and social cohesion in local communities across the Western Balkans.

Org Type

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Informal groups and collectives (applying in coalition with a registered organization or fiscal host)

Focus Area

Human Rights + Justice

Eligible Countries

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Croatia
• Kosovo
• Montenegro
• North Macedonia
• Serbia

Deadline

Rolling applications until available grants are exhausted (20 grants in 2026). Applications are accepted until 2 November 2026 (23:59 CET). 

How to Apply

Submit an online application through the European Fund for the Balkans application portal with the required supporting documents.

Top Priorities

• Foster dialogue, peacebuilding, and social cohesion by bridging local community divides.
• Pilot innovative approaches, methodologies, or responses to emerging opportunities.
• Support initiatives addressing divisions based on ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or other identities.

Amount

• Maximum grant: €4,500
• Total available: 20 grants in 2026

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for early-stage to growth-stage grassroots CSOs, collectives, and local civic initiatives seeking catalytic funding to test ideas, respond to emerging opportunities, or strengthen future fundraising readiness.

Official Link: https://www.balkanfund.org/applications/cgp-opportunity-innovation-grants

The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) provides stage-based financing to identify, test, and scale evidence-driven innovations that have the potential to significantly improve the lives of people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Social Enterprises
• For-profit Companies
• Research Institutions
• Universities
• Governments and Public Agencies
• International Organizations
• Partnerships and Consortia

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Note: FID is sector-agnostic and funds innovations across multiple development sectors. These are the closest fit within our taxonomy.

Eligible Countries

Projects must be implemented in a Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC) according to the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) List.

Exceptions (Not Eligible):

• Burkina Faso
• Mali
• Niger

Deadline

Rolling

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Top Priorities

• Support innovative, evidence-driven solutions with the potential to improve lives at scale in LMICs.
• Generate rigorous evidence to validate and scale effective innovations.
• Fund innovations capable of influencing public policy, systems, or development practice.

Amount

FID provides stage-based funding across five funding windows:

• Prepare: Up to €50,000
• Pilot: Up to €200,000
• Test: Up to €600,000
• Transition to Scale: Up to €1.5 million
• Scale: Up to €4 million

Funding amounts depend on the maturity of the innovation.

Our Diagnostic

Excellent fit for organizations with innovative, scalable solutions backed by a commitment to rigorous evidence generation. FID is not suitable for emergency humanitarian aid or standalone infrastructure projects, as it funds innovations with long-term development impact in eligible LMICs.

Official Link: https://fundinnovation.dev/en/approach

Description
Oak Foundation provides multi-year core and project grants to nonprofit organizations working to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.

Org Type

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Civil society organizations

Focus Area

• Human Rights + Justice
• Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries

• Global
• Geographic eligibility varies by program area.

Deadline

• Rolling.
• Oak primarily operates through an invitation-led process.
• Organizations that have not been invited may submit an unsolicited Letter of Enquiry if they strongly align with Oak’s priorities.

Top Priorities

• Addressing root causes of social and environmental challenges.
• Supporting sustainable, long-term change.
• Strengthening civil society and collective action.
• Promoting collaboration, community participation, and strong organizational management.

Amount

• Average grant: USD 900,000
• Range: USD 25,000–10 million
• Most grants are multi-year.
• Oak generally funds up to:
  • 50% of a project budget, or
  • 20% of an organizational budget

Our Diagnostic

Apply if your nonprofit or civil society organization has strong leadership and management systems, works on long-term social or environmental change, and aligns closely with one of Oak Foundation’s funding programs.

Official Link: https://oakfnd.org/grant-making/

Description
Segal Family Foundation provides unrestricted funding and long-term partnership support to visionary organizations creating social impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Org Type

• Nonprofit organizations
• Civil society organizations
• Social enterprises/social entrepreneurs
• Community-based organizations

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment
• Education + Youth Development

Eligible Countries

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Burundi
• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
• Rwanda
• Kenya
• Malawi
• South Africa
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Selected countries in West Africa

Deadline

• Segal Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
• New partners are identified through trusted referral networks and community-based sourcing.

Top Priorities

• Supporting visionary organizations with strong potential for long-term social impact.
• Strengthening organizations so they become healthier, more sustainable, and more effective.
• Building long-term partnerships through active support and engagement.
• Funding organizations identified through trusted local networks and community-driven grantmaking processes.

Amount

• Not specified in the information provided.

Our Diagnostic

If your organization is based in Sub-Saharan Africa, has an established track record of social impact, and is seeking long-term unrestricted funding and partnership support. Segal Family Foundation funds existing organizations, not individuals or newly created organizations.  Seek to build relationships with key stakeholders within the Foundation.

Official Link: https://www.segalfamilyfoundation.org/what-we-do/invest/grantmaking/

Description

Indigo Trust provides flexible, unrestricted funding, project funding, research grants, and pooled funding to nonprofit organizations advancing justice, rights, and systems change through long-term, trust-based partnerships.

Org Type

• Nonprofit organizations
• Civil society organizations (CSOs)

Focus Area

Human Rights + Justice

Eligible Countries

Not publicly specified. Indigo Trust funds organizations across the UK and internationally, depending on alignment with its strategic funding priorities.

Deadline

No open call. Proposals are accepted by invitation only.

How to Apply

Organizations should build visibility and align closely with Indigo Trust’s funding priorities for potential consideration.

Top Priorities

• Organizations advancing justice, equity and human rights within Indigo Trust’s funding priorities.
• Work that strengthens systems, movements or long-term social change, particularly where other funders provide limited support.
• Trust-based organizations capable of delivering sustainable impact through flexible, multi-year funding.

Amount

Not publicly disclosed.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for growth-stage and established nonprofit organizations with a strong track record and strategic alignment with Indigo Trust’s funding priorities. The Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals and proactively develops long-term partnerships. Supports both organizational strengthening through unrestricted funding and capacity-building initiatives where aligned with its priorities.

Official Link: https://indigotrust.org.uk/what-we-fund/

Provides flexible small grants to women leaders and women-led organizations advancing community development, entrepreneurship, leadership, and socio-economic empowerment across Africa (AFNet Flexible Grant).

Organisation Type
Nonprofit Organizations
Social Enterprises

Focus Area
Gender Equity + Social Inclusion
Community Development + Economic Empowerment

Eligible Countries
All African Countries

Deadline
Rolling Applications (Open throughout 2026)

Top Priorities
Women’s leadership development and empowerment.
Community-based initiatives delivering visible socio-economic impact.
Entrepreneurship and innovation led by women.
Flexible support for grassroots women-led organizations and emerging leaders.

Amount
Up to USD 5,000

Our Diagnostic
Apply if you are a woman leader, women-led nonprofit, grassroots organization, social enterprise, or community-based organization implementing a community development, economic empowerment, leadership, or entrepreneurship initiative within an African country; this is particularly valuable for emerging organizations that need accessible and flexible funding but may not yet qualify for larger institutional grants.

Official Link: https://afwcnet.org/

Provides unrestricted funding, intensive capacity building, and board-level support to help early-stage social impact organizations scale solutions for underserved communities.

Organisation Type
Nonprofit Organizations
Social Enterprises
Mission-Driven For-Profit Companies
B Corporations
C Corporations
Hybrid Organizations
Fiscally Sponsored Organizations (with a spin-out plan)

Focus Area
Community Development + Economic Empowerment
(DRK is sector-agnostic and also funds organizations working across health, education, human rights, gender equity, and humanitarian issues)

Eligible Countries
Africa
Europe
India
United States
Latin America (select opportunities only)

Deadline
Rolling Applications (Open Year-Round)

Top Priorities
Scalable solutions addressing major social or environmental challenges affecting underserved populations.
Strong entrepreneurial leadership and evidence of impact beyond the pilot stage.
Organizations that work within existing systems and can reach significant scale over time.
Sustainable, mission-driven models with a clear pathway to long-term growth.

Amount
Up to USD 300,000

Our Diagnostic
Apply if you are an early-stage nonprofit or mission-driven social enterprise (less than 10 years old) with a proven intervention, measurable impact, strong founder leadership, and a scalable solution serving underserved communities in DRK’s priority geographies.

Official Link: https://www.drkfoundation.org/about/

Finds, funds, and strengthens community-based organizations worldwide that help children and young people live safe, healthy, and opportunity-filled lives.

Organisation Type
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Grassroots Nonprofits
Youth-Led Organizations
Child Rights Organizations

Focus Area
Education + Youth Development
Human Rights + Justice

Eligible Countries
Global

Deadline
No Open Grant Application Process; Organizations may join GFC’s directory year-round to be considered for future scouting and partnership opportunities.

Top Priorities
Locally led organizations improving outcomes for children and young people.
Organizations led by individuals with lived experience, including youth leaders.
Efforts that address systemic barriers and create long-term opportunities for children and communities.
Community-driven solutions strengthened through flexible support, capacity development, and long-term partnership.

Amount
Not publicly disclosed

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for grassroots and community-based organizations working directly with children and youth, particularly those led by people with lived experience and focused on creating systemic change. It does not support local offices or affiliates of international organizations, governments, or intergovernmental organizations.

Note that joining GFC’s directory is not a funding application but the primary pathway for being identified through its scouting and partner selection process. Join their GFC’s directory on their website to be considered for opportunities.

Official Link: https://globalfundforchildren.org/

Funds and invests in organizations that improve children’s learning, creativity, play, and wellbeing, with a particular focus on quality education and children affected by crisis.

Organisation Type
Nonprofit Organizations
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Social Enterprises
Research Institutions
Educational Organizations
Humanitarian Organizations
Impact Ventures

Focus Area
Education + Youth Development
Humanitarian + Disaster Relief

Eligible Countries
Global

Deadline
No Open Rolling Grant Application Process
(The LEGO Foundation primarily identifies and approaches partners proactively whose work closely matches their mission and vision. Engage key stakeholders within their organization intentionally to ensure visibility)

Top Priorities
Expanding access to quality learning, creativity, and play for children.
Supporting children affected by crisis, conflict, displacement, and humanitarian emergencies.
Strengthening the ecosystems around children, including families, schools, and communities.
Scaling evidence-based solutions that can improve outcomes for large numbers of children over time.

Amount
Not publicly disclosed

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established nonprofits, social enterprises, educational institutions, and child-focused organizations with evidence-backed solutions that improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for children at scale. Note that the primary pathway to funding is through LEGO Foundation’s scouting and partnership development rather than an open grant application process.

Official Link: https://www.legofoundation.com/

Description

The Skees Family Foundation partners with community-based nonprofit organizations to end global poverty by creating fulfilling jobs and building job readiness through vocational or entrepreneurial training.

Org Type

• Nonprofit Organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment
• Education + Youth Development

Eligible Countries

The Foundation primarily supports organizations implementing work internationally, particularly in developing countries, while also making some grants within the United States. Organizations must have U.S. 501(c)(3) status (or apply through a fiscal sponsor).

Deadline

Not publicly specified.

How to Apply

There is no open application. Organizations may submit a brief organizational introduction on the website if they believe they align with the Foundation’s mission.

Top Priorities

• Create sustainable employment opportunities to alleviate global poverty.
• Build job readiness through vocational or entrepreneurial training.
• Support innovative, community-based organizations with scalable models for change.

Amount

Seed & Catalyst Grantmaking

Approximately USD $60,000 distributed annually during each three-year grant cycle.

Generational Grants

Approximately USD $6,000 distributed during each two-year grantmaking cycle.

The Foundation does not publicly disclose individual Seed or Catalyst Grant amounts.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for early-stage to growth-stage nonprofits focused on job creation or job readiness. Seed and Generational Grants target organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or less, while Catalyst Grants support organizations with budgets of  less than $1 million.

Official Link: https://www.skees.org/grantmaking/

Description

The James Percy Foundation partners with registered charities to scale evidence-based interventions that improve health, education, livelihoods, and poverty reduction in priority countries through long-term development funding.

Org Type

Registered Charities

Focus Area

• Health + Maternal Care
• Education + Youth Development

Eligible Countries

The Foundation considers organizations operating primarily in:

• Benin
• Ghana
• India
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Rwanda
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Uganda
• Zambia

Deadline

Not specified

How to Apply

Contact the Foundation to discuss funding opportunities, then submit a Concept Note if your organization meets the Grant Selection Criteria.

Top Priorities

• Scale evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that address significant development needs.
• Improve health, education, nutrition, and livelihoods through sustainable approaches.
• Support organizations with measurable impact, strong government collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

Amount

New Partners: £100,000–£200,000 per grant year.

New applicants may request grants worth up to 20% of their annual income.

Grant duration is typically 1–3 years.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for growth-stage and established registered charities with an annual income exceeding £1 million, a proven three-year track record, an established in-country presence, and experience delivering evidence-based development programmes.

Official Link: https://www.jamespercyfoundation.org/applications1.html

Description

The Lucille Foundation provides long-term, unrestricted funding to high-impact nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, inequality, community development, and environmental restoration through collaborative, trust-based partnerships.

Org Type

Nonprofit Organizations

Focus Area

• Community Development + Economic Empowerment
• Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries

Not publicly specified. The Foundation supports organizations internationally that align with its focus areas, as reflected in its current portfolio.

Deadline

The Foundation does not have an open call for proposals.

How to Apply

Grant proposals are by invitation only; the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.

Top Priorities

• Support innovative solutions that address poverty, inequality, and community development.
• Restore environmental balance through impactful environmental initiatives.
• Partner with organizations demonstrating measurable impact and a strong vision for scaling their model.

Amount

Not publicly disclosed.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for growth-stage and established nonprofits with proven impact, measurable results, and scalable models. The Foundation proactively identifies partners and prioritizes long-term collaboration over open grantmaking.

Official Link: https://lucillefoundation.org/how-we-work

Description
The Personio Foundation provides unrestricted, multi-year funding to nonprofit organizations advancing education or climate action, enabling them to scale their impact through flexible core support.

Organization Type
Nonprofit Organizations

Focus Area

• Education + Youth Development
• Environment + Wildlife Conservation

Eligible Countries
Global

Deadline
No open call now

How to Apply
Subscribe to the Foundation’s newsletter and apply when the next funding round is announced.

Top Priorities

• Innovative solutions in education or climate action.
• Organizations with strong potential to scale their impact.
• Sustainable organizational growth and long-term systems change.
• Tech-enabled or modern approaches to solving social and environmental challenges.

Amount
Typical grant size: €50,000–€100,000 over a 3-year funding period.

Our Diagnostic
Best suited for established nonprofit organizations with a proven solution, measurable impact and a clear strategy for scaling. Particularly valuable for organizations seeking long-term unrestricted funding rather than project-specific support.

Official Link: https://www.personio.foundation/programs/grants

Description

Provides predominantly unrestricted funding to organizations advancing human rights and the rule of law, enabling them to respond to emerging needs and pursue their own priorities.

Org Type

Based on current and past grantees, the Trust supports a diverse range of organizations, including:

• Human rights organizations
• Civil society organizations
• Investigative journalism organizations
• Environmental organizations
• Arts and culture organizations
• Legal advocacy organizations
• Academic institutions
• Independent media organizations

Focus Area

Human Rights + Justice

Eligible Countries

Not explicitly specified.

Based on its current and past grantees, it supports organizations across multiple regions, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America.

Deadline

Not specified.

How to Apply

Apply by invitation only. The Trust identifies prospective grantees through recommendations and fieldwork and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Top Priorities

• Support organizations with ambitious leadership and a clear, practical vision for advancing human rights.
• Advance human rights and the rule of law through charitable activities.
• Enable organizations to respond to emerging needs through unrestricted, trust-based funding.

Amount

Not specified.

Our Diagnostic

Best suited for established human rights and civil society organizations with strong leadership, a clear strategic vision, and demonstrated impact. The Trust primarily funds organizations through invitation rather than open calls and provides predominantly unrestricted support to help grantees address evolving priorities.

Official Link: https://www.sigrid-rausing-trust.org/how-we-work/