USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for 2021 Pathways to Progress Program (US$10K in funding for Social Ventures)

Application Deadline: November 17th 2021

U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF)-Citi Foundation Grants for 2021 Pathways to Progress Program.

Up to US$10K in funding is available for social ventures that are: 

• 100% African-owned and -managed 
• Impact-driven 
• Working with underserved and at-risk communities  
• Revenue-generating   

Eligibility: 

• All non-governmental sectors 
• Venture must be African-owned and -managed, based in, and operating in Kenya, Uganda, or Senegal 
• One application allowed per business that is no more than US$10,000 

• Viability of the proposed business or social venture. 
• Proven success, including the applicant’s related experience and ability to execute. 
• Impact — the potential for impact and a demonstration of how the venture will improve and change underserved and at-risk communities in which the grants are implemented, especially displaced people, child soldiers, young women, youth, and any other locally marginalized groups. 
• Unmet Need — The degree to which the venture addresses unmet needs of underserved and at-risk communities and/or market demand. 
• Sustainability — How sustainable is the venture and/or organization? “Donor dependent” organizations will not be selected. 

Application instructions:  

• For start-up organizations, your submission must document the steps, timeline, and projected date when your registration will be adjudicated 
• For existing businesses/organizations, your submission must include the following information from your organization:  
  • Financial statements for the last 2 years, including tax clearance certificate from the last year  
  • Registration document  
  • Completed grant application form in English or French  
• Submit all documents in one e-mail by November 17, 2021 to the e-mail address below with the subject USADF-Citi Foundation GRANT APPLICATION – Applicant Name. 
  • Uganda: Uganda@usadf.gov  
  • Kenya: Kenya@usadf.gov  
  • Senegal: Senegal@usadf.gov  

The application has two parts. You must complete and submit both parts (the Microsoft Word document and the Excel financial document) for USADF to consider your application.

Download a copy of the grant application Part 1: In English In French

Download a copy of the grant application Part 2: In English In French

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for 2021 Pathways to Progress Program