Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

The $10,000 Social Business Design Competition supports entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and changemakers worldwide, developing sustainable business solutions that address social and environmental challenges. 

Seven opportunities available for non-profits in Africa and internationally. Deadlines are between May and September 2026.

The $300,0000 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards aim to support individuals and organisations making measurable efforts to end extreme poverty and create sustainable impact in communities worldwide.

The €25,000 SENSE Foundation Brussels Grants supports non-profit organisations focused on science, genetics, nutrition, environmental protection, sustainability, education, inclusion, equality, and Women in STEM.

The $1,500,000 Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund is a global funding opportunity designed to support innovative solutions that improve lives in developing countries.

Explore five unique opportunities for not-for-profits in Africa.

The €50,000 Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 supports locally led organisations working to address the interconnected dimensions of poverty through flexible, multi-year funding designed to strengthen long-term community impact.

The $66,000 Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme is seeking applications to support development and human security initiatives at the grassroots level through flexible and timely funding assistance.

The April 2026 funding list features more than 70 funding opportunities worth $40M+ across grants, prizes, fellowships, and accelerators, supporting entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, researchers, and creatives in various sectors.

Discover five grants with more than $5,000,000 in funding for East African entrepreneurs. All deadlines are in April 2026