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Canopy Trust, implemented by Catalytic Finance Foundation

Canopy Trust Call for Expressions of Interest, Central Africa Junior Capital

Canopy Trust will deploy up to USD 20 million in junior capital across up to four investment funds supporting forest-friendly businesses in the Congo Basin, with commitments from USD 2 million to USD 10 million each.

Eligibility: Experienced and emerging fund managers with relevant investment strategies, strong regional engagement and credible investment pipelines

Deadline

December 11, 2026

Location

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Cameroon

Funding or benefit

The call states Canopy Trust intends to deploy up to USD 20 million in junior capital across up to four investment funds, with individual commitments ranging from USD 2 million to USD 10 million.

UNESCO Science for Crisis Response and Solutions Programme

UNESCO Research Continuity Grants for African Scientists Whose Work Was Interrupted by Crisis

UNESCO is offering six institutional research continuity grants of up to USD 2,000 each to African nationals working at recognised universities and research institutes whose natural science research was interrupted by armed conflict or a natural or biological hazard. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Paris time.

Eligibility: African nationals based at a recognised university or research institute in an African country

Deadline

November 15, 2026

Location

Algeria, Angola, Benin

Funding or benefit

Six institutional grants of up to USD 2,000 each under this first pilot call, for activities that can be completed within six months.

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Eni

Eni Award 2027 Young Talents From Africa Prize, €25,000 For African PhD Researchers In Energy And Environment

Eni is running the Young Talents from Africa section of its 2027 Eni Award, which gives two African PhD researchers €25,000 each to strengthen the doctoral work they are already doing. Candidates must hold African citizenship and be enrolled in the first or second year of a PhD at a university or research institute in Africa, working on energy or the environment. Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 5pm Central European Time.

Eligibility: You hold the citizenship of one of the African countries listed in the United Nations World Population Prospects, The 2024 Revision, which includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Location

Algeria, Angola, Benin

Funding or benefit

Two awards of €25,000 each, paid in two instalments against a budget proposal the candidate prepares, which may not exceed the €25,000 prize amount. Winners also receive a customised plaque, and Eni directly provides return travel, transfers and up to two nights of board and lodging for the winner and a maximum of one accompanying person for the prize giving ceremony in Italy.

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