Grantmaking
We partner with organizations that are African-led and rooted in the communities they serve. These organizations are operating on impactful and sustainable solutions in their communities, countries, and regions.
While the fund is multi-sector, we seek to maintain a balanced portfolio across education, health, livelihoods, technology & digital futures, climate & environment, human rights, and gender equity.
Our Process
Our grantmaking process emphasizes access, transparency, and equitable partnerships, from application to partnership.
How to Apply
Our open application is now live! Apply today to take the next step to join our network and apply for funding. In this update, our Grantmaking Systems Manager, Chamrid Kpadonou, shares how our new application system makes the process simpler and more transparent, along with features designed to support applicants every step of the way.
Applying Made Simple
We’ve designed our application process to be as easy and stress-free as possible. You won’t need to create brand-new materials. Just bring together information your organization already has. Our goal is to help you share your work without extra hurdles.
Additionally, when you apply through our portal, you can indicate your consent for our team to share your organization’s details with other interested funders. We’re committed to amplifying your work beyond our own funding.
Tips to help you get started
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We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for the best chance to be considered this year.
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Review our grantmaking criteria to see if your organization is eligible.
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Want to review the questions before you begin?
Open in Google Doc. You can view and download as PDF or other formats here. No sign-in needed.
Make a copy in Google Drive. Perfect for working with your team. Google sign-in required.
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Our FAQ page covers the questions we hear most often from applicants.
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See our how-to videos for simple tips on starting and submitting your application.
The Road to Applying
Explore Our Process
Read our process, on this page, and check out our FAQ if you still have questions.
Assess Eligibility
Review our Grantmaking Criteria to see if your organization is a fit.
We offer three-year unrestricted funding and deep trust-based support to every organization we partner with. We seek to partner with organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa within every social impact sector.
Take the Leap!
If it’s a match, click APPLY to begin the process.
