Grants and Funding Opportunities – July 2026

Grants and Funding Opportunities for July 2026

Funding opportunities are listed in chronological order.

Darwin Initiative Round 32
Issued by: UK Government
Focus areas: Support biodiversity conservation, nature restoration, sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction projects
Value: £200 000 to 1 million (Darwin Main) and £1 to 5 million (Darwin Extra)
Deadline: 1 July 2026 (Darwin Extra) and 20 July 2026 (Darwin Main)
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LGBTI in Southern Africa
Issued by: The Other Foundation
Focus areas: Support work that advances or defends the freedom, equality and social and economic participation of homosexual and bisexual women and men, and transgender and intersex people in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: ZAR30 million
Date: 3 July 2026
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Power of Diversity Grants – Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Issued by: Crop Trust
Focus areas: Support targeted action in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda to improve production, processing and consumer awareness of opportunity crops
Value: €2.2 million
Deadline: 3 July 2026
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Civil Society, Human Rights and Press Freedom in Nigeria
Issued by: European Commission
Focus areas: Support grassroots action, institutional capacity-building, environmental resilience and press freedom
Value: €400 000 to 1 million
Deadline: 6 July 2026
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Strengthening NGOs and Not-for-Profit Media to Promote Democracy, Media Pluralism and Civic Participation in Zimbabwe
Donor: European Commission
Focus areas: Promote democracy, media pluralism, freedom of expression and civic participation
Value: €2 million
Deadline: 6 July 2026
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Biodiversity in Madagascar
Issued by: Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Focus areas: Projects aimed at conserving threatened tree species in Madagascar
Value: US$50 000 to 200 000
Deadline: 7 July 2026
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Mobilise Power Fund
Issued by: Third Wave Fund
Focus areas: Support gender justice organisations to adapt or pivot their work when met with unanticipated, time-sensitive opportunities or threats to their movement-building work and organising conditions
Value: US$10 000 to 20 000
Deadline: 7 July 2026 / 8 September 2026
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SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa
Issued by: CARE
Focus areas: Supports high-potential organisations using digital technology to improve health, education, and agriculture and livelihood outcomes for women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Value: US$500 000 to 1 million per project.
Deadline: 8 July 2026
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Australia’s Official Development Assistance – Direct Aid Programme
Issued by: Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe
Focus areas: Support locally-led projects that deliver practical and tangible development outcomes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Republic of Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Value: Up to AUD80 000 per project
Deadline: 13 July 2026
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Non-Profit Organisations in South Africa, 2027/28 – 2029/30
Issued by: National Department of Social Development
Focus areas: Qualifying organisations will be considered for funding under various budget sub-programmes, including services to older persons, services to persons with disabilities, care and services to families, child care and protection, community-based care services for children, crime prevention and support, victim empowerment, and substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 17 July 2026
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Reverse Call for Proposal under Re-imagining the INGO (RINGO) – Ghana
Issued by: Norsaac
Focus areas: Seeks funding partners to support the 18-month pilot, designed by communities in the Sagnarigu Municipality, which aims to strengthen sanitation governance, improve access to services, and promote sustainable, locally-driven solutions across five communities
Value: GHS850 000
Deadline: 17 July 2026
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Strengthening Civil Society Organisations and Not-for-Profit Media to Promote Democracy, Media Pluralism and Civic Participation in Zimbabwe
Issued by: European Commission
Focus areas: Promote democracy, media pluralism, freedom of expression and civic participation
Value: €2 million
Deadline: 20 July 2026
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Promoting Civil Society Contribution to Good Local Governance and Sustainable Local Economies
Issued by: European Commission
Focus areas: Strengthen NGOs and improve local governance systems while promoting sustainable local economic development in Zimbabwe
Value: €6 million
Deadline: 21 July 2026
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Nexa Climate and Health Initiative
Issued by: Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation
Focus areas: Innovative solutions that enable local health actors to turn climate-driven health risk signals into timely health service delivery action, reducing health harms from mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat and poor air quality.
Value: US$200 000 to two million
Deadline: 22 July 2026
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Civil Society, Human Rights and ESG Accountability for an Inclusive South Africa
Issued by: European Commission
Focus areas: Strengthening civic participation, promoting gender equality and supporting a just energy transition
Value: €5 164 000
Deadline: 23 July 2026
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Youth Empowerment and Reintegration
Issued by: International Centre for Migration Policy Development
Focus areas: Facilitate the reintegration of returnees into society and address unemployment among rural youth in Nigeria
Value: €900 000
Deadline: 23 July 2026
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Economic Development Grants
Issued by: Global Climbing Initiative
Focus areas: Locally-led climbing-related projects that create jobs, income, tourism opportunities and small businesses.
Value: Up to US$2 000
Deadline: 24 July 2026
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Evidence-based Advocacy for Anti-corruption Reform
Issued by: Transparency International
Focus areas: Targeted financial support and capacity building for NGOs in Sub-Saharan Africa to advance evidence-based advocacy on corruption accountability and anti-corruption reform
Value: Up to €15 000
Deadline: 26 July 2026
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Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0
Issued by: UN Women Africa
Focus areas: Support initiatives on ending violence against women and girls, harmful practices, SRHR, survivor-centred services, policy accountability, social norms transformation, and strengthening women’s rights and youth-led movements.
Value: Up to US$548 000
Deadline: 27 July 2026
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Stronger Justice Institutions for Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe
Issued by: Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe
Focus areas: Improve the effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of the judiciary in delivering timely, fair and citizen-centred justice, and enhance equitable access to quality state legal aid services
Value: €2.5 million
Deadline: 28 July 2026
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Africa’s Cultural and Natural Heritage
Issued by: African World Heritage Fund
Focus areas: Support projects that strengthen the protection, sustainability and long-term conservation of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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Community Media in South Africa
Issued by: Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
Focus areas: Promote media development and diversity by supporting sustainable, independent and community-owned media projects that provide access to information, amplify local voices and strengthen democracy
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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Grassroots Mobilisation Fund
Issued by: Rainbow Railroad
Focus areas: Low-barrier support to LGBTQI+ grassroots, community-based organisations to provide a range of services and programmes tailored to the local needs of LGBTQI+ people
Value: Up to US$10 000
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment
Issued by: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Focus areas: Enhanced policy assessment to improve the country-level policy and investment environment for rural development
Value: US$1.2 million
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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SPARK Change-Makers Project Ghana
Issued by: SOS Children’s Villages Ghana
Focus areas: Empower youth by strengthening youth-led organisations and social enterprises with skills, knowledge and financial opportunities to enhance their contributions to sustainable development and community impact
Value: Not specified
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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Women-led Organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Issued by: Women Environmental Programme
Focus areas: Contribute to realising the goal of WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development by advancing the rights and leadership of women, girls and other marginalised persons
Value: Up to €5 000
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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*Disclaimer: These funding opportunities are issued by specific organisations, and the African NGO Fundraising Hub is not responsible for the accuracy of the information.