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IRF FY25 Nigeria Documentation and Accountability for Religious Freedom Abuses
The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that improve documentation and reporting efforts on...
- Funder
- Office of International Religious Freedom / Department of State
- Deadline
- Closes 2026-07-09: Jul 9, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 3,500,000; floor USD 3,500,000; estimated total 0; 1 expected award
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants for Restoration
Direct beneficiary grants for community-led restoration under AFR100 support programme.
- Funder
- FAO / AFR100 Support Programme
- Deadline
- 19 Jun 2026: Jun 19, 2026
- Award
- See official call for award details
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowship
Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowship is a fellowship opportunity from AREF. Applicants should confirm the full objectives, eligibility, award package, deadline and submission requirements on the...
- Funder
- AREF
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Award
- Fellowship support listed on official page
- Applicant
- Researchers / fellows
APDD Fellowship (Doctoral Proposal)
APDD Fellowship (Doctoral Proposal) is a fellowship opportunity from SSRC. Applicants should confirm the full objectives, eligibility, award package, deadline and submission requirements on the official page.
- Funder
- SSRC
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Award
- Fellowship support listed on official page
- Applicant
- Doctoral / PhD
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship (FUNAAB)
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship (FUNAAB) is a scholarship opportunity from DAAD. Applicants should confirm the full objectives, eligibility, award package, deadline and submission requirements on the...
- Funder
- DAAD
- Deadline
- Open
- Award
- Scholarship package listed on official page
- Applicant
- Students
Canon Foundation in Europe – Japan-Africa Programme 2027
Research fellowship programme supporting mobility and collaboration between Japan and Africa.
- Funder
- Canon Foundation in Europe
- Deadline
- 15 Sep 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support listed on official page
- Applicant
- Researchers / fellows
American Spaces Administrative Funds Management 2026
U.S. Mission to Zambia opportunity: The American Spaces, administered through the U.S.
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Zambia
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 20, 2026
- Award
- USD 12,591
- Applicant
- Organizations / Institutions
Opay Innovation Challenge 2026
Opay Innovation Challenge 2026 is a challenge opportunity from OPay & Google. Applicants should confirm the full objectives, eligibility, award package, deadline and submission requirements on the official...
- Funder
- OPay & Google
- Deadline
- 2026-06-14: Jun 14, 2026
- Award
- Prize amount or support package listed on official page
- Applicant
- Applicants
HerCyberTracks Programme
Training and support initiative for women entering or advancing in cybersecurity.
- Funder
- Facebook / Opportunities for Youth
- Deadline
- To be confirmed: Dec 31, 2026
- Award
- See funder guidance
- Applicant
- Any applicant
IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Sector
This U.S. Department of State opportunity supports legal-sector capacity strengthening in Nigeria, with official NOFO documents available through Grants.gov.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of State
- Deadline
- See official NOFO documents
- Award
- Grant support for legal-sector capacity strengthening in Nigeria
- Applicant
- Eligible organisations
Future Leaders Fellowship 2026
The Africa Clean Air Network and Health Effects Institute fellowship supports emerging African researchers working on air quality, health, monitoring, modelling, policy, and engagement.
- Funder
- Africa Clean Air Network / Health Effects Institute
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 12, 2026
- Award
- Mentorship, research experience, networking, and fellowship award
- Applicant
- Graduate students and early-career researchers
GLFx Chapters Program 2027
Global Landscapes Forum is inviting applications for GLFx Chapters Program 2027, a network / chapter support for locally led organisations advancing landscape restoration, conservation, sustainable land use,...
- Funder
- Global Landscapes Forum
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- GLFx chapter network membership, visibility, capacity development, and funding-related opportunities
- Applicant
- Organizations
develoPPP Ventures 2026 Funding Programme
develoPPP Ventures is inviting applications for develoPPP Ventures 2026 Funding Programme, a startup funding / ideas competition for innovative startups operating or expanding in eligible African markets with...
- Funder
- develoPPP Ventures
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 30, 2026
- Award
- Catalytic growth funding through develoPPP Ventures
- Applicant
- Startups and entrepreneurs
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS
SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation is inviting applications for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 at SOAS, a scholarship for new overseas fee-status applicants for the full-time...
- Funder
- SOAS University of London / Mo Ibrahim Foundation
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 17, 2026
- Award
- Two awards; each valued at GBP 45,479 covering tuition and maintenance stipend
- Applicant
- Students
Isu Elihle Awards 2026 for Journalists
Media Monitoring Africa / Isu Elihle is inviting applications for Isu Elihle Awards 2026 for Journalists, a journalism award for journalists developing child-centred, rights-based reporting ideas and stories..
- Funder
- Media Monitoring Africa / Isu Elihle
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 4, 2026
- Award
- Journalism award support and recognition; see official award page
- Applicant
- Practitioners
LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects
LINGUA Africa supports inclusive African language AI projects that create datasets, models, tools, and applied solutions grounded in African communities and local language needs.
- Funder
- Microsoft AI for Good Lab / Gates Foundation / Masakhane African Languages Hub
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 15, 2026
- Award
- Cash grants, cloud compute credits, technical support, and ecosystem support
- Applicant
- African-led research and implementation teams
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation supports applied projects and research that protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in eligible regions.
- Funder
- The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
- Deadline
- Concept application deadline: Jun 15, 2026
- Award
- Usually USD 25,000 to USD 50,000 per year
- Applicant
- Eligible organisations
FCI4Africa Open Call 1
FCI4Africa is funding single-applicant sub-projects that test, validate, or develop tools, datasets, business concepts, and technologies for fair, sustainable, climate-neutral, and health-promoting food trade...
- Funder
- FCI4Africa
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to EUR 50,000 per sub-project; total call budget EUR 400,000
- Applicant
- Research and technology stakeholders
MEST AI Startup Program 2027
MEST Africa is accepting applications for its AI Startup Program, supporting African founders to build, validate, and launch AI-enabled ventures.
- Funder
- MEST Africa
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jul 20, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded AI entrepreneurship programme; possible seed funding
- Applicant
- Young African founders and entrepreneurs
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026
GoGettaz 2026 supports young African agrifood entrepreneurs building scalable ventures in food systems, agriculture, nutrition, and related value chains.
- Funder
- GoGettaz Africa
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 28, 2026
- Award
- USD 50,000 grand prize for one male-led and one female-led business, plus additional impact awards
- Applicant
- Young agrifood entrepreneurs
LEVANTE 2026 Call for Proposals
The Jacobs Foundation LEVANTE call supports global research projects studying how children aged 3 to 12 grow, learn, and develop across contexts.
- Funder
- Jacobs Foundation
- Deadline
- Initial application deadline: Jun 10, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1 million per project; USD 6 million total pool
- Applicant
- Research labs, institutes & research-capable NGOs
Gender and Learning Evidence Fund
Brink Foundation is funding researchers and implementers to test approaches that address gender and learning together, especially at the grades where divergence begins.
- Funder
- Brink Foundation
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 5, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 250,000; up to 6 awards
- Applicant
- Researchers, implementers & partnerships
Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening
SAMRC call for South African innovators developing low-cost, disruptive diagnostic and screening tools for priority health needs.
- Funder
- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
- Deadline
- Jun 23, 2026
- Award
- Up to ZAR 5 million, ZAR 8 million, or ZAR 16.5 million depending on category
- Applicant
- Researchers & innovators
LEAP Africa Social Innovators Programme 2026
LEAP Africa's Social Innovators Programme supports young African social entrepreneurs building solutions with potential for community and systems impact.
- Funder
- LEAP Africa
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Jun 12, 2026
- Award
- Nine-month fellowship and support package; see official programme page
- Applicant
- Social entrepreneurs