We seek to provide useful guidance and resources for our Alumni to attract funding opportunities for their initiatives. However, we advise that you make sure to read the terms and conditions or any guidance on the funder's website before applying, as requirements and eligibility may have changed since publication.
The Official U.S. Government System to:
Resources for NGOs
Fundsforngos.org provides a wide selection of sources of Funds per sector for NGOs, Companies and Individuals. It also provides Resources for NGOs and Sample Proposals per sector to serve as a guide and reference for developing your proposals.
The New Africa Fund is dedicated to supporting Africa-based NGOs, CBOs, and social enterprises across various fields that align with our values.
The PRANA Foundation concentrates its grants on projects aimed at the improvement of education and health in developing countries. PRANA also supports social entrepreneurs who seek sustainable solutions for social problems or shortcomings. A special focus is the improvement of the living conditions of women and girls.
BOND connects, strengthens and champions a dynamic network of civil society organisations to eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. Visit https://www.bond.org.uk/funding-opportunities for the latest opportunities to procure funding for your project or organisation
Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making organization established to support local, national and regional non – profit organizations working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across the African Continent. The ACT Foundation’s focus areas are Health, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Environment.
Oak Foundation pursue rights-based approaches, gender equality, and partnership with the organisations we fund. We support civil society as a pillar of democracy and justice and nurture innovation and visionary leadership within it.
AmplifyChange support advocacy work for small to medium civil society organisations that seek to bring about change in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Up to 40% of a Strengthening Grant can be used to support the costs of organisational development and boosting organisational effectiveness.
African Women’s Development Fund is a Pan-African grant making organisation that supports the realisation and fulfilment of African women’s rights through funding of autonomous women’s organisations on the continent.
Urgent Action Fund Africa provides financial support for strategic interventions that take advantage of opportunities to advance womn’s human rights. Such opportunities arise when an unexpected event – positive or negative – creates a situation in which rapid intervention can significantly impact.
The NDC Partnership brings together developed and developing countries and institutions delivering on ambitious climate action to help achieve the Paris Agreement, advancing sustainable development.
The True Colours Trust is an independent funder working in the UK and Africa. Our work is focussed on: improving access to palliative care for babies, children and young people in the UK, enabling disabled children and young people to live their lives to the full, improving access to pain relief and palliative care in Africa.