Grants and opportunities for your next phase

CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027-2029

CIFAR is recruiting the 2027-2029 cohort of its Global Scholars Program, a two year interdisciplinary research community for early career principal investigators. Scholars receive 100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support, mentorship inside a CIFAR research program and targeted leadership training. Applications close on November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Eligibility: Hold a PhD or equivalent

Deadline

November 4, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support over the two year term, plus eligibility to apply for CIFAR seed funds for interdisciplinary collaborations.

Wellcome

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Wellcome Discovery Awards fund established researchers and teams from any discipline to pursue bold, creative ideas that can drive significant shifts in understanding human life, health and wellbeing. There are no application deadlines, submissions can be made at any time, the average award is GBP 3.5 million, and awards run up to 8 years. From 29 October 2026 the scheme narrows its lead applicant locations to the UK and low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia, which keeps African-based researchers firmly in scope.

Eligibility: Lead applicants are established researchers with international standing in their field

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Applicants request the resources their research programme needs and justify them. The average award is £3.5 million, applications above £5 million are subject to additional scrutiny, and awards run up to 8 years.

Equality Fund

Equality Fund Global Journalism Fellowship 2026

The Equality Fund is launching its inaugural Global Journalism Fellowship, supporting up to five journalists in ODA-recipient countries to publish fact-based stories on local solutions to global crises, with a focus on gender. Each fellow receives a stipend of CAD 4,000, up to CAD 500 in reporting expenses, editorial support, safety training and travel to one in-person convening. Applications close on November 8, 2026 at 11pm Eastern Standard Time.

Eligibility: At least three years of journalism experience

Deadline

November 9, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A stipend of CAD 4,000 per fellow, plus up to CAD 500 in reporting expenses and travel costs to the in-person convening.

Citi Foundation

Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge 2027 for Nonprofit Organisations

Grants of up to US$500,000 for registered nonprofits preparing disadvantaged young people for an AI driven job market.

Eligibility: Legally registered nonprofit organisations

Deadline

October 6, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Up to US$500,000 per awarded organisation for a 24 month rollout beginning 1 June 2027, drawn from a US$25 million pool supporting about 50 grantees.

International Chamber of Commerce Centre of Entrepreneurship

TradeRoots Africa by the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship 2026/2027 for Export Ready African SMEs

A free export readiness programme that helps African owned small and medium enterprises sell across borders, running from November 2026 to August 2027.

Eligibility: Businesses that are majority African owned

Deadline

October 15, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

No direct cash award. A structured six pillar export readiness programme delivered in three phases from November 2026 to August 2027.

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Commonwealth Foundation

Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme 2026/2027

The Commonwealth Foundation is funding civil society organisations across its eligible countries, with Individual Organisation Grants of £15,000 to £30,000 per year for up to two years and Collective Action Grants of £15,000 to £20,000 per year. Applications close at 1pm GMT on 26 October 2026.

Eligibility: The applicant organisation's average annual income over the past two years must be less than £2.5 million

Deadline

October 26, 2026

Location

Botswana, Gambia, Ghana

Funding or benefit

Individual Organisation Grants of £15,000 to £30,000 per year for up to two years, and Collective Action Grants of £15,000 to £20,000 per year for up to two years.

Libra Philanthropies

Libra Philanthropies 2027 Rising Global Leaders Changemakers, Climate Cohort: A Fully Funded Nine Month Leadership Programme

A nine month, fully funded leadership programme for climate leaders aged 20 to 35 who already lead community grounded climate work. Six to eight Changemakers are selected for 2027, and the journey ends at the Concordia Summit in New York City. Applications close October 23, 2026.

Eligibility: Be aged 20 to 35

Deadline

October 23, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

No cash award to participants. Libra Philanthropies states that all travel and programme related costs are fully covered, including the in person convenings and the New York City summit. The programme lists no personal stipend or salary.

Prince Casper Foundation

Prince Casper Impact Grant 2026/2027

An education grant giving ₦6 million to 26 teachers and educators working in underserved Nigerian communities, awarded across three tiers, with the application window open until 6 November 2026.

Eligibility: Actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria

Deadline

November 6, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A total of ₦6 million across 26 grantees in three tiers: ₦500,000 (Flagship, 7 grantees), ₦200,000 (Growth, 6 grantees) and ₦100,000 (Seed, 13 grantees).

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)

TETFund National Research Fund Grant Cycle 2026: A N10 Billion Pool for Researchers in Nigerian Public Institutions

The 2026 National Research Fund cycle opens with a funding pool of up to N10 billion for research teams in Nigerian public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Concept notes are capped at N70 million per project and must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

Eligibility: The Principal Investigator must be a lecturer or researcher in a Nigerian public university, polytechnic or college of education

Deadline

October 15, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A funding pool of up to N10 billion for the 2026 cycle. Each project budget must exceed N5 million and must not exceed N70 million.

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Bank of Industry with the Akwa Ibom State Government

AKSG Bank of Industry MSME Loan Programme 2026: Up to N100 Million for Businesses in Akwa Ibom State

A N4 billion loan facility for micro, small and medium enterprises headquartered in Akwa Ibom State. Micro businesses can borrow up to N10 million and small or medium businesses up to N100 million, on single digit interest rates.

Eligibility: You must own a micro, small or medium enterprise

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A N4 billion fund. Micro enterprises borrow up to N10 million. Small and medium enterprises borrow N10 million to N100 million. Term loans at 7.5 per annum over three to five years, working capital at 8.5 per annum for up to three years.

The Learning Agency (a programme of Renaissance Philanthropy)

The Tools Competition 2027: Over $4.5 Million for Education Technology Builders Worldwide

A global funding competition for digital tools that make learning and teaching work better. Over $4.5 million is on the table across four tracks, with prize levels from $50,000 for an early idea to $300,000 for an established platform.

Eligibility: Open to individuals and teams, including edtech companies, researchers, universities, teachers, students, non profits and independent builders

Deadline

October 14, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Over $4.5 million in total prize money across four tracks. Catalyst $50,000, Growth $150,000, Transform $300,000, and $100,000 in the Building Better Datasets track. Final allocations can vary by track.

The Maple Awards

Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 for Entrepreneurs, Researchers and Technology Professionals

The Maple Global Innovation Fellowship 2026 is a selective international network that brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, engineers and AI and robotics professionals who want to support emerging innovators across the global ecosystem.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs and startup founders

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies