Funding Opportunities

Funder: E4Impact and Joule – Eni School of Entrepreneurship
Description: Women entrepreneurs in Kenya are invited to join the Clean Cooking Champions 2026 programme, offering a fully funded accelerator, expert coaching, and grants of up to €3,000 to grow clean cooking enterprises.

Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/diy9R2Up

Funder: Global Schools Forum
Description: Locally led organizations in Kenya and Tanzania have an opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in funding, technical assistance, and scaling support to improve early childhood care and education.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eGj2ynbE

Funder: AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
Description: Youth-led organizations and informal groups are encouraged to submit proposals for grants supporting initiatives that strengthen youth participation, advocacy, inclusion, and community engagement across Africa and Europe.

Application Deadline: 29 June 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dfnZRQnq

Funder: 100+ Accelerator (AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International & Unilever)
Description: Applications are currently being received for the 100+ Accelerator Cohort 8, offering startups up to $100,000 in equity-free pilot funding, corporate partnerships, and accelerator support to scale sustainability solutions.

Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gVkmP3w

Funder: WISE (Qatar Foundation)
Description: The search is on for groundbreaking education innovations ready to improve learning outcomes worldwide. Successful applicants will compete for a share of a US$1 million prize fund, mentorship, and global recognition.

Application Deadline: 27 June 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eJd2quE2

Funder: Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital
Description: Women-led, tech-enabled startups can now compete for a share of over US$600,000 in grant funding, alongside investment readiness support, expert mentorship, and access to investors through the Women in Tech Accelerator.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dXiK4x-F

Funder: CARE
Description: The call is live for organizations leveraging digital technologies to improve the lives of women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa. Successful applicants can access grants of up to US$1 million to scale proven, high-impact digital solutions.

Application Deadline: 8 July 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gtBTPzDD

Funder: Reckitt
Description: Entrepreneurs are invited to compete for up to $30,000 in flexible funding, a six-month accelerator, mentorship, and global partnerships through the Reckitt Catalyst programme for health, hygiene, water, and sanitation innovations.

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026 (Africa, Asia & Latin America)
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dy6WnnRA

Funder: Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation
Description: Entries are being accepted for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy, a major innovation competition rewarding African businesses that transform waste into value through scalable, technology-driven solutions. Winners will share a $2 million prize pool, including a $1 million Grand Prize.

Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/g63pStGd