Call for proposals – April 2025
1.
| Name of call | Switch Kenya Green |
| Funding agency | The European Commission |
| Amount | EUR 5 000 000 |
| Deadline | 29-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | The European Commission is accepting proposals for Switch Kenya Green to develop sustainable and circular businesses through fostering access to finance and improving businesses’ sustainability and performance leading to sustainment and creation of green jobs. |
| Link | https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/online-services/#/ |
2.
| Name of call | MDIF’s Amplify Kenya Program |
| Funding agency | The Media Development Investment Fund |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | Ongoing |
| Grant summary | The program is aimed at assisting Kenya based independent media through capacity building, leadership-focused development, and network building within the broader East Africa media landscape. They are seeking proposals from media organisations that are building innovative news and information products. |
| Link | https://www.mdif.org/news/mdifs-amplify-kenya-program-launched-applications-open-now/ |
3.
| Name of call | Empowering Africa’s Future: Intel Community Reach Program 2.0 |
| Funding agency | The Intel Community Reach Program (ICRP) |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 13-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | ICRP is on a mission to bridge gaps across Africa, calling for innovative projects that empower underserved communities within African Union member states. From boosting access to STEM education and healthcare to advancing agriculture, environmental services, fintech and digital skills, the program harnesses artificial intelligence—particularly at the edge with AI PCs—and broadband connectivity to drive financial, social and tech equity. |
| Link | https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Intel/Policy-Intel/Empowering-Africa-s-Future-Announcing-the-Intel-Community-Reach/post/1683106 |
4.
| Name of call | Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Funding agency | The Cancer Research Institute |
| Amount | $74,000 |
| Deadline | 1-Sep-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Cancer Research Institute Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports qualified young scientists at academic research institutions around the world who wish to receive dual training in immunology and data science. |
| Link | https://www.cancerresearch.org/immuno-informatics-postdoctoral-fellowship |
5.
| Name of call | Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program |
| Funding agency | The Rising Tide Foundation |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 29-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research supports truly innovative and unique patient-centered clinical trials that have the potential to positively impact the lives of cancer patients. |
| Link | https://www.risingtide-foundation.org/clinical-cancer-research-how-to-apply/ |
6.
| Name of call | Supporting Cities to develop investment plans for the Clean Energy Transition |
| Funding agency | The European Commission |
| Amount | EUR 91,400,000. |
| Deadline | 23-Sep-2025 |
| Grant summary | The European Commission is seeking applications to achieve the ambitious objectives of the EU climate and energy policy, significant investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy are needed to reach the energy transition goals established in the EU energy transition legislative framework. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-EUCF?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=100&sortBy=startDate |
7.
| Name of call | AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme (Africa) |
| Funding agency | The Africa Research Excellence |
| Amount | £50,000 |
| Deadline | 27-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Africa Research Excellence Fund is pleased to announce its call for the AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme to support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher. |
| Link | https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/funding-calls/research-development-fellowship-2025-26/ |
8.
| Name of call | GFI Alternative Protein Research Grants |
| Funding agency | The Good Food Institute (GFI) |
| Amount | 250,000 USD with up to 50,000 USD |
| Deadline | 15-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Good Food Institute (GFI) is requesting research proposals aimed at tackling urgent scientific and technological challenges within the alternative protein industry. The program is dedicated to achieving three primary objectives: addressing technical bottlenecks, catalyzing further funding, and fostering collaborations to attract new talent to the field. To meet these goals, they annually release requests for proposals (RFPs) inviting open-access research focused on enhancing organoleptic properties, reducing costs, and scaling up alternative proteins. |
| Link | https://gfi.org/researchgrants/ |
9.
| Name of call | ISTAT Foundation Grant Program to support Aviation Community |
| Funding agency | ISTAT Foundation |
| Amount | Open |
| Deadline | 26-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | ISTAT Foundation is offering grant funding to organizations around the globe that advance commercial aviation or engage in aviation-related humanitarian efforts. In 2025, they will be prioritizing educational projects and programs that support environmental sustainability within aviation to address the growing need for sustainable practices in the industry. |
| Link | https://foundation.istat.org/Programs/Grants |
10.
| Name of call | Standards and Trade Development Facility’s Project Grant Program |
| Funding agency | The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) |
| Amount | US$ 1,000,000 |
| Deadline | 1-Aug-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Project Grant Program improves sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing countries to facilitate safe trade. |
| Link | https://standardsfacility.org/project/apply |
11.
| Name of call | GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program |
| Funding agency | The GenScript Life Science |
| Amount | 100,000 USD |
| Deadline | 15-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | The GenScript Life Science Research Grant Program is a new initiative dedicated to supporting breakthroughs in life science research areas. This program is designed to empower researchers by providing grant funding earmarked explicitly for purchasing GenScript reagents and services. |
| Link | https://www.genscript.com/grantprogram.html |
12.
| Name of call | HIV cure Research |
| Funding agency | The Sidaction and Aidsfonds |
| Amount | €2,000,000 |
| Deadline | 17-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Sidaction and Aidsfonds are pleased to jointly launch a 2 million euros call for scientific proposals for the year 2025, dedicated to accelerating advances in HIV cure research. This initiative aims to mobilise researchers from France, the Netherlands and African countries around this crucial issue for global health. |
| Link | https://aidsfonds.org/news-stories/hiv-cure-call-for-scientific-proposals-2025/ |
13.
| Name of call | Spaces of Culture Funding Scheme in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Funding agency | The Spaces of Culture |
| Amount | EUR 50,000 |
| Deadline | 8-Jun-2025 |
| Grant Summary | Are you a cultural and/or civil society organisation in Sub-Saharan Africa, looking to start or strengthen an Africa-Europe collaboration project in culture? Or, do you want to engage with other African and European partners to respond to local challenges through a co-creative and innovative cultural project? If yes, then The Spaces of Culture Funding Scheme is the right choice for you. |
| Link | https://www.eunicglobal.eu/news/spaces-of-culture-2025 |
14.
| Name of Call | Digitalisation for Flexible and Resilient Energy Systems Program (Phase II) |
| Funding agency | The BASE Foundation |
| Amount | USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000. |
| Deadline | 23-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | The BASE Foundation has launched the call for pilot projects on Digitalisation for Flexible and Resilient Energy Systems targeting eight countries. This expansion aligns with Italy’s “Piano Mattei” and the “Rome Process”, which aim to deepen partnerships between Italy and Africa, focusing on sustainable development and energy transition. |
| Link | https://3den.energy-base.org/ |
15.
| Name of call | Protect Environment, improve Food Production and promote Public Health |
| Funding agency | The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation |
| Amount | $25,000-$50,000 |
| Deadline | 15-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. |
| Link | https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/ |
16.
| Name of call | City Climate Finance Gap Fund 2025 |
| Funding agency | The Gap |
| Amount | Open |
| Deadline | Ongoing Opportunity |
| Grant Summary | Submissions are now open for the City Climate Finance Gap Fund. The Gap Fund provides a range of technical assistance and capacity building to support climate-smart planning and investment in cities in developing and emerging countries. |
| Link | https://www.citygapfund.org/what-we-offer/ |
17.
| Name of Call | Open Africa Power Programme 2025 |
| Funding agency | Enel Foundation and Sustainable Energy |
| Amount | Open |
| Deadline | 16- May- 2025 |
| Grant summary | Enel Foundation and Sustainable Energy for All, are excited to launch the call for applications for the 2025 edition of Open Africa Power, the programme that each year from 2018 provides a cohort of young energy professionals with a complete set of technical, regulatory and business skills needed to trigger Africa’s sustainable energy future for all. |
| Link | https://www.enelfoundation.org/all-news/news/2025/04/open-africa-power-2025-call-for-applications |
18.
| Name of Call | COFP Fellowship Program (Africa) |
| Funding agency | The COFP |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 16 – May- 2025 |
| Grant summary | Are you passionate about peacebuilding and sustainable development in Africa? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic community of changemakers working to foster dialogue, resolve conflicts, and promote social cohesion? If so, the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace invites you to apply for the 2025/2026 COFP Fellowship Program—an opportunity to gain essential skills, build meaningful networks, and make a lasting impact in your community. |
| Link | https://cofpfoundation.org/call-for-applications-2025-2026-cofp-fellowship-program/ |
19.
| Name of call | Crowding in Private Finance for Sustainable Energy Program |
| Funding agency | The European Commission (EC) |
| Amount | EUR 91 400 000. |
| Deadline | 23- Sep-2025 |
| Grant summary | The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for the Crowding in Private Finance for Sustainable Energy Program. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/LIFE-2025-CET-PRIVAFIN?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502 |
| Name of call | 2025 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program for African graduate students |
| Funding agency | African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) |
| Amount | $2,000 |
| Deadline | 30-April – 2025 |
| Grant summary | Applications are now open for the 2025 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) has opened its call for graduate students in Africa to apply for the 2025 edition of the Plant Nutrition Scholar Award program. |
| Link | https://www.apni.net/2025/02/27/2025-african-plant-nutrition-scholarship-now-open-for-applications/ |
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| Name of Call | Call for Proposals: Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) – Application Cycle 4 2025 |
| Funding agency | The CC Facility |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | April 24 2025 |
| Grant summary | The CC Facility is a funding initiative designed to support projects that align with the goals and criteria set out by the program. To ensure the funding is directed towards the most impactful and relevant projects, applicants must meet specific eligibility F requirements. These guidelines have been outlined in detail, so before proceeding with the application process, it is important to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria to ensure that your project qualifies. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/25/cc-facility/ |
22.
| Name of call | Spaces of Culture Funding Scheme in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Funding agency | The space of culture |
| Amount | EUR 50,000. |
| Deadline | 8-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | The Spaces of Culture Funding Scheme is part of the EU-funded Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture programme, is looking for new and exciting collaborative cultural relations projects taking place in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Link | https://www.eunicglobal.eu/news/spaces-of-culture-2025 |
23.
| Name of call | UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is looking for Proven Innovative WASH Solutions with Potential for Accelerated Scale |
| Funding agency | The UNICEF |
| Amount | 150,000 USD |
| Deadline | 30- April -2025 |
| Grant summary | The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is focused on sourcing, accelerating, and scaling transformative water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions that drive lasting impact for children and their families. By selecting solutions based on their potential to accelerate results for children across multiple countries, regions, and globally, the hub aims to ensure that innovations are strategic, program-driven, and evidence-based for scaling up across different geographies. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/24/wash/ |
24.
| Name of call | NIERA Policy Fellowship Program 2025 for Emerging & Mid-Career Professionals in West & East Africa. |
| Funding agency | The NIERA (National Institute for Economic Research and Analysis) |
| Amount | $50 + $1000 |
| Deadline | 7-May – 2025. |
| Grant summary | The NIERA (National Institute for Economic Research and Analysis) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious Policy Fellowship Program for 2025. This fellowship is designed to provide emerging and mid-career professionals with the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and policy analysis in the fields of economics, social development, and public policy. The program aims to promote innovative solutions to complex global challenges through high-level research, dialogue, and collaboration. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/26/niera/ |
25.
| Name of call | 2025 Early Career Grants Application |
| Funding agency | The RSTMH (Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene) |
| Amount | GBP £5,000 |
| Deadline | 14 -May- 2025 |
| Grant summary | To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/21/early-career-grants/ |
26.
| Name of call | Empowering Young Climate Change Innovators |
| Funding agency | The 776 Fellowship Program |
| Amount | $100,000 Grant |
| Deadline | 14- April – 2025 |
| Grant summary | The 776 Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity that supports young, driven individuals focused on solving the global climate crisis. This program is designed to give the next generation of innovators the resources and support they need to turn their groundbreaking ideas into reality. Through this fellowship, 776 provides funding, mentorship, and access to an extensive network, enabling fellows to dedicate two years to tackling climate change without the constraints of other obligations. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/03/27/776/ |
27.
| Name of call | Global Acceleration Program for young Social Entrepreneurs. |
| Funding agency | BeChangeMaker |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 31-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | Applications are now open for the 2025 BeChangeMaker Global Acceleration Program. BeChangeMaker provides access to high quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors. |
| Link | https://worldskills.org/what/projects/bechangemaker/2025/apply/ |
28.
| Name of call | TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme -SSA |
| Funding agency | The TWAS-DFG Cooperation |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 19 -May -2025 |
| Grant summary | The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations. |
| Link | https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-dfg-cooperation-visits-programme-ssa |
29.
| Name of call | International Master program “African Studies |
| Funding agency | DAAD |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 15– Jul- 2025 |
| Grant summary | The need for critical, interdisciplinary perspectives has become more pressing than ever. As global connections intensify, examining Africa’s diverse knowledge systems, social structures, and political landscapes is essential for fostering new ways of thinking and engaging with the world. |
| Link | https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/university-ad/bayreuth-u-afrstu-250401/ |
30.
| Name of call | Digital Energy Challenge 2025 |
| Funding agency | The 2025 Digital |
| Amount | €150K |
| Deadline | 16-May-2025 |
| Grant summary | The 2025 Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups will reward 3 to 4 Start-ups that are developing digital innovative projects aimed at accelerating access to energy, boosting the energy transition and improving the operational efficiency of players in the energy access and grid services in Africa. |
| Link | https://digital-energy.eu/en/digital-energy-challenge-for-start-call-projects |
31.
| Name of Call | Youth Mental Health Innovations |
| Funding agency | Being initiative |
| Amount | $250,000 CAD |
| Deadline | 24- June -2025 |
| Grant summary | This funding supports tested mental health approaches that align with country-specific priorities and are ready to scale their innovative solutions. |
| Link | https://www.grandchallenges.ca/ |
32.
| Name of call | Enel Foundation Open Africa Power Program 2025 for young energy professionals. |
| Funding agency | The Open Africa Power |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 16-May – 2025 |
| Grant summary | This year the programme will engage up to 80 African students, with at least 50% women, and almost 500 alumni in a series of professional development and leadership activities provided in partnership with top academic institutions in Italy and Africa. |
| Link | https://www.enelfoundation.org/all-news/news/2025/04/open-africa-power-2025-call-for-applications |
33.
| Name of call | The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-Career Research Fellowships 2025 for early-career researchers. |
| Funding agency | the Mastercard Foundation |
| Amount | US$2,000 |
| Deadline | 15-May – 2025 |
| Grant summary | African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-Career Research Fellowships. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA’s thirteen (13) Centres of Excellence (CoEs). |
| Link | https://arua.org/early-career-research-fellowships-2025/ |
34.
| Name of call | Language Technology Innovators Funding Program |
| Funding agency | Imminent |
| Amount | $100,000 |
| Deadline | 15-Oct-2025 |
| Grant summary | Applications are now open for the Imminent – Language Technology Innovators Fund Program. |
| Link | https://imminent.translated.com/apply-for-your-grants |
35.
| Name of call | Reach52 Growth Partner Program 2025 |
| Funding agency | reach52 |
| Amount | Open |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2025 |
| Grant summary | Reach52 is seeking expressions of interest from established Growth Partners (which can include community-based organizations, such as NGOs, socially-minded private sector firms, and civil society organizations) to help them recruit and train Community Health Workers. |
| Link | https://impact.reach52.com/community-partners |