Call for Competition: Young Creatives to Disseminate Research Findings Are you a young creative (18–35 years old) with a passion for storytelling, innovation, and making a positive impact?The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School invites you to take part in a Pan-African Youth Competition on dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans in the nonprofit sector.💡 We’re looking for dynamic teams and youth-owned organizations to design creative outputs that bring research findings from 17 African countries to life.🎨 Formats can include:Short films, animations & documentaries.Infographics, photography & illustrations.Spoken word, music videos & dance.Podcasts, apps, games & web storytelling.Blogs, short stories & narrative journalism.🌍 Competition Regions:North AfricaWest AfricaEast AfricaSouthern Africa🏆 Prizes & Opportunities$32,000 total award per region.Mentorship & visibility through CAPSI platforms.Showcase at policy & donor forums across Africa.📅 Key DatesCall Launch: 19 Sept 2025Submission Deadline: 15 Oct 2025Winners Announced: 31 Oct 2025🔗 Learn more about the research and apply here: https://conta.cc/4mL42ti ✨ Don’t miss this chance to use your creativity to shape Africa’s future!#CAPSI #AfricanYouth #CreativeCompetition #NonprofitSector #JobCreation #YouthVoices Read more

The call for applications to the 2026 Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences is now open. The program funded by The Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) seeks to build a pool of capable, confident, influential young women scientists equipped to excel in agricultural sciences, thrive in leadership roles, and champion gender integration in agriculture. In this call, the leadership program is targeting applications from the following sub-Saharan African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia. The initiative seeks to invest in up to 40 competitively selected African women under 35 years of age and their mentors. Selected candidates will participate in an intensive, non-residential career transformative program spanning nine months. They will be equipped in a range of areas, including: Effective leadership styles How to define their career path and leverage networks to advance their careers How to develop personal brands to build confidence in pitching their research ideas to potential funding agencies and collaborators The necessary tools and skills to successfully manage teams, navigate organizational dynamics, build alliances, and take risks How to navigate gender dynamics and apply proven strategies to be effective negotiators and problem solvers. Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/252601474687968  Read more

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2026 is open for applications, providing African professionals with the opportunity to enhance their leadership and governance skills at the African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Established in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation focuses on promoting good governance and developing leaders who can influence Africa’s social and economic progress. How Many Awards?Three (3) Fellows are selected each year What is the Benefit of the Award? Annual stipend of $100,000 (paid monthly) Coverage of official mission travel and insurance Mentorship from top executives High-level exposure to governance, policy-making, and development strategy(Note: Fellowship does not provide permanent employment with the host institution) For more information and application: https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2026-mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowship-program-86981  Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Donor: United Nations Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Wallis And Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Humanitarian Relief, Leadership, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Women & Gender The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Rapid Response Window (RRW) is accepting concept notes from eligible applicants in countries with active peace processes. For more information, visit https://wphfund.org/rrw-short-term-grants/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/shortterm-grants-for-womens-leadership-in-peace-processes Read more

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Donor: United Nations Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Wallis And Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Humanitarian Relief, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Women & Gender The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Direct Support Stream is accepting concept notes from eligible applicants in countries with active peace processes. For more information, visit https://wphfund.org/rrw-direct-support/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/rapid-response-funding-direct-support-stream Read more

Deadline: Oct 15, 2025 Donor: Women Deliver Grant Type: Scholarship Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Disability, Climate Change, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Communities, , Individuals, Journalists, Leaders, LGBTQ, Journalism, Media, Refugee & Asylum Seekers, Gender Equality The Women Deliver is offering Media Scholarships for journalists and content creators worldwide, especially those who may not otherwise be able to attend and report. For more information, visit https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/participate-in-wd2026/media-scholarships/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/open-call-wd2026-media-scholarship-program Read more

Deadline: Oct 15, 2025 Donor: 25under25 Awards Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Nigeria Area: Business & Industry, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Sustainable Development Entries are now open for the Nigeria 25under25 Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Awards to provide financial support, a year-long incubation program, personalized leadership coaching, and connections to a network of advisors, mentors, and potential investors. For more information, visit https://25under25.org/about-25under25-awards/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nigeria-25under25-youth-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-awards Read more

Donor: African Union Development Agency Grant Type: Training Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Land Conservation, Sustainable Development African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched a transformative accelerator program aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to restore degraded forests and farmlands across Africa, advancing sustainable development and environmental restoration. For more information, visit https://www.nepad.org/tenders/advertisement-call-proposal-afr100-land-accelerator-africa-project Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-proposals-afr100-land-accelerator-africa-project Read more

Deadline: Oct 09, 2025 Donor: Prince Claus Fund Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Wallis And Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Arts & Culture, Literature, Performing Arts, Artists, Individuals, Research The Prince Claus Fund invites artists and cultural practitioners working across diverse forms, including, but not limited to, moving image, performance, writing, and archival research, to investigate how narratives shape society. For more information, visit https://princeclausfund.nl/awards-and-programmes/fellows-award/moving-narratives/cycle-3-call-for-applications Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/rfas-moving-narratives-cycle-grant-program Read more

Deadline: Mar 20, 2026 Donor: UN Women Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Individuals, Innovation, Leadership, Gender Equality, Women & Gender The UN Women has launched a prestigious global award to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals, civil society, public institutions, and private sector actors working toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. For more information, visit https://www.womenglobalaward.org/en Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfas-princess-sabeeka-bint-ibrahim-al-khalifa-global-award-for-womens-empowerment Read more

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 Donor: T-Hub Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Startups, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Technology Maruti Suzuki, India's leading automotive manufacturer, in collaboration with T-Hub, invites mature startups working on cutting-edge technology to participate in the Mobility Challenge 4.0 program. For more information, visit https://programs.t-hub.co/mobility-challenge/?utm_source=X Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/maruti-suzuki-mobility-challenge-40-for-innovative-startups-india Read more

The CIFAR Global Scholars Program offers early-career researchers the opportunity to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, expand their professional networks and receive focused leadership training in their pivotal first years as independent investigators. These experiences accelerate the rise of research leaders who are positioned to drive new discoveries and open new fields of inquiry. CIFAR welcomes applications from candidates across the natural, biomedical, and social sciences, as well as the humanities. Successful applicants join one of CIFAR’s interdisciplinary research programs, collaborating with global research leaders to advance transformative knowledge and address some of the most important questions facing science and humanity. Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort of CIFAR Global Scholars are open until November 5, 2025 (12 PM Eastern Standard Time).APPLY HERE: https://cifarportal.smapply.io/  Read more