Application Deadline: 17 May 2026: Applications are now open for the 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards programme. The Heroes of Tomorrow are the people taking bold action. …
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The 2027 Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders (Fully Funded to Paris, France)
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders. Each year, a group of about fifteen human rights defenders, distinguished by …
Enel Foundation Open Global Power Program 2026 for young energy professionals.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Enel Foundation Open Global Power Program. Open Global Power is the evolution of the Open Africa Power and …
Application Deadline: May 17th, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Visa Africa Accelerator Program. Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of FinTech …
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Call for Youth Technical Experts to appraise the African Youth Charter @20 (USD 1000 stipend)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the APRM Call for Youth Technical Experts. In 2026, the African Youth Charter (AYC) marks its 20th anniversary, a defining continental …
MTN Group Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) 2026 for journalists and media professionals.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Group Pan-African Media Innovation Programme. MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the …
The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) 2026 for Nigerian media practitioners/content creators (All expense paid study trip to Johannesburg, South Africa)
Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Media Innovation Programme. The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a 6-week long programme spread across six …
IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme 2026 for Youth-led start-ups
Application Deadline: 3 May 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) Programme. The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the prestigious IRENA NewGen …
Application Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the Google Hustle Academy 2026 – a free, high-impact training program designed to help SMEs scale using digital tools, strategy, and AI. …
UNICEF Venture Fund 2026 for frontier climate tech for children’s health (US$100,000 in equity-free funding)
Application Deadline: 17 May 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNICEF Venture Fund. UNICEF Venture Fund calls on startups developing frontier tech solutions for children at the intersection …
The Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Businesses (USD 600K in grant funding).
Application Deadline: Varying by Country Applications are now open for the 2026 Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, …
The UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) Action for Climate Empowerment Hub Youth Event 2026 (Bonn, Germany)
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNFCCC Action for Climate Empowerment Hub Youth Event. The 2026 ACE Hub Youth Event will be organized in Bonn, Germany, …
The Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026 for growth-stage founders (Travel Covered + $5,000 Stipend)
Application Deadline: JUNE 15th, 2026 at 5 pm WAT! Applications are now open for the 2026 Cascador ScaleUp Program. The Cascador ScaleUp Program is designed for growth-stage founders with proven …
UNESCO 2026 International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) (US$ 100,000 for innovative projects)
Application Deadline: 6 May 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity. Through an open and competitive process, UNESCO fund innovative projects with up …
Call for Submission: African Union Innovating Education in Africa 2026 ($50,000 USD grant)
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 by 23:00 EAT (GMT+3). Applications are now open for the 2026 African Union Innovating Education in Africa. Africa’s education and training systems continue to face …
Application Deadline: 03 April 2026, Applications are now open for the 2026 SACREEE Capacity-Building Programme. The progran is dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy entrepreneurs from the SADC …
The Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers ’26 MENA Program for young Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Stockholm, Sweden)
Application Deadline Extended: April 12, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers MENA Program. Impact Pioneers is a global platform for ecosystem leaders seeking to strengthen …
Africa CDC/AUC Mental Health Leadership Program 2026 for emerging leaders (Fully Funded to Cairo, Egypt)
Application Deadline: April 5, 2026 Applications are now open for the Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Course 2026, organized by the Africa CDC in partnership with The American University in …
Application Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the AU–EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective for young filmmakers programme. The AU–EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of …
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program. The Y’ellopreneur initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction of women unemployment and advance …
United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar (ILS) 2026 for international law, young scholars, and government officials – Geneva, Switzerland (Financial Support Available).
Application Deadline: 17 April 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar. The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) has organized …
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026 for women scientists.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme. For over 25 years, the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have …
The taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026 for African journalists (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany and Brussels, Belgium)
Application Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM CET Applications are now open for the 2026 taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme. The Panter Foundation of the independent German daily newspaper taz in …
The Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) for young changemakers (5000 EUR in micro-grant)
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026, 2359 hours UTC. Applications are now open for the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) Youth Empowerment Fund. Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF), a partnership between the European …
The UNDP timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme 2026 for AgriTech Startups.
Application Deadline: 27th April 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications for AgriTech …
2026 WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge Rwanda for food systems innovators ($24,000 in equity-free funding)
Application Deadline: April 4, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge. Building on this track record, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Impact Hub Kigali …
Application Deadline: 06 May 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and UNESCO-TWAS have established …
The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Founders Lab Programme 2026 for early-stage Nigerian tech-businesses (7 Million Naira in non-equity funding)
Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Founders Lab Programme. The Founders Lab programme, under the Startup Bridge …
The Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 for media organizations (12,000 EURO grant)
Application Deadline: March 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue) Applications are now open for the 2026 EJN Biodiversity Media Grants. Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants to three to …
UNESCO/APCEIU 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) – Fully Funded to Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Application Deadline: 23:59, 26 March 2026 (KST) Applications are now open for the UNESCO/APCEIU 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education. APCEIU and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education …
Lagos State Government Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP) 2026 for young graduates (Monthly Stipend).
Application Deadline: 10th April 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Lagos State Government Graduate Internship Placement Programme. The Lagos State Graduate Internship is a paid internship opportunity to …
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme 2026 for Young Women Scientists in Africa.
Application Deadline: March 31st 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to bridge the persistent gaps on the African continent. It is …
Application Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the 2026 Julius Berger Vocational Support Programme, an initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with practical technical skills and industry-recognised training that …
The African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Africa Climate Academy 2026 for young professionals (Fully Funded to Accra, Ghana)
Application Deadline: 22nd March, 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications are now open for the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Africa Climate Academy. The Africa Climate Academy is an educational platform designed …
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations/BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 (USD$200,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 15 April 2026 Applications are now open for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations/BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award. UNAOC and the BMW Group, with the support of Accenture, …
Lagos Innovates Female Founders & Funders III Programme for female founders (₦9M+ in Prizes)
Application Deadline: 4 April 2026 Applications are now open for the Lagos Innovates Female Founders & Funders III Programme. The Female Founders & Funders III programme is designed for female …
African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme 2026 for young leaders and entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)
Application Deadline: 1 April 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) Programme. The AGYLE 2026 Call for Applications addresses young leaders and …
2026 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program for African graduate students (USD $2,000 )
Application Deadline: 30 April, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program. The African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award was implemented in 2020 to develop …
The Code for Africa (CfA) AI Sandbox Seed Grant 2026 for civil society organisations (CSOs) ($3,000 grant)
Application Deadline: 30th March 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Code for Africa (CfA) AI Sandbox Seed Grant. The Digitalise Youth consortium, through Code for Africa (CfA), is …
Application Deadline: 12 May 2026 (by midnight, GMT +2). Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. UNESCO is launching the call for nominations for …
