EEP Africa 2026 Call for Proposals
Funder: Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa)
Description: Clean energy innovators — apply now for €200,000–€1,000,000 in grants and repayable grants to pilot, validate, and scale transformative renewable energy solutions across Southern and Eastern Africa. If your project is investment-ready and locally driven, this is your opportunity to accelerate growth.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dqiTyHgP
SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI) – Scaling Investable Water Solutions
Funder: SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI)
Description: Unlock capital for water resilience and sustainable infrastructure! Apply now if you are designing blended or innovative finance solutions that can mobilize investment toward water-focused SDGs. SIFI supports the design, validation, and scaling of finance mechanisms ready to attract institutional and private capital.
Application Link: Visit the official SIFI page for current calls and application windows
Deadline: Rolling
IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund – Protecting Nature Under Threa
Funder: IUCN NL
Description: Protect nature and biodiversity! Apply for grants up to €150,000 to acquire or lease land, establish protected areas, and implement community-led conservation projects. Secure your funding and make a lasting impact on the planet.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eiDTXpBP
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) – Africa–Europe Innovation Consortia
Funder: JIF / Partner Ecosystem
Description: African innovators, unite! Form a consortium, scale your tested digital solutions for climate or development impact, and access €100,000–€250,000 in non-dilutive funding plus mentorship, networking, and ecosystem visibility. Apply early and boost your cross-border impact!
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d_WXJvRk
Deadline: Rolling basis — early submission recommended
Education Innovation Awards 2026 – Up to £50,000 + Masterclasses
Funder: Theirworld
Description: Calling non-profits and education innovators! Apply now to scale your proven education solution using digital technology — receive up to £50,000, expert mentoring, and masterclasses to supercharge your impact. Don’t miss this chance to transform learning for marginalised learners!
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gqDYStd5
Deadline: 16 February 2026 (GMT)
UNICEF Startup Lab EdTech Innovation Programme
Funder: UNICEF
Description: Applications Now Open for EdTech startups in Ghana, building inclusive education solutions for children and youth.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/djFmjFVw
I&P Acceleration WE4A Programme for Women-Led SMEs
Funder: I&P Acceleration (IYBA WE4A – EU, OACPS, GIZ)
Description: Now Accepting Applications from women-led SMEs in Uganda’s green and transition sectors to strengthen operations and access finance.
O-Farms Accelerator for Agri-Food Startups
Funder: O-Farms
Description: Open Opportunity for African agri-food startups seeking structured acceleration and access to up to €100,000 in follow-on investment opportunities.
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/entMi6Mw
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Programme
Funder: Google for Startups
Description: Applications Now Open for growth-stage African tech startups seeking technical mentorship, product support, and equity-free acceleration.
Application Deadline: 18 March 2026
Application Link: https://opd.to/4a2KDBi
Roots Growing Roots Youth Climate Justice Micro-Grants
Funder: Roots
Description: Now Open: Funding Opportunity for youth-led climate justice initiatives across the Global South.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/e45zZzEs