Funding Opportunities

Funder: Ashoka
Description: Applications are now open for visionary social entrepreneurs driving systems-level change with innovative, scalable solutions addressing root causes of society’s most pressing challenges.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gE6vh3mS

Funder: Circularising Scale-Up Project (Kenya-based initiative)
Description: Applications are open for Kenyan circular economy ventures ready to scale waste reduction, recycling, sustainable materials, and climate resilience solutions.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d8bnf6iq

Funder: L’Oréal Fund for Women
Description: Grant applications are now open for grassroots and nonprofit organisations supporting highly vulnerable women and girls through education, protection, and integration initiatives.

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

Funder: WeEmpower UN SDG Challenge
Description: Nominations are now open for women founders and women-led organisations advancing economic empowerment, leadership, and inclusive opportunity globally.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dcw3xYm9

Funder: Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship
Description: Applications are currently open for impact startups seeking hands-on acceleration, strategic mentorship, and investor connections to unlock their next growth phase.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/ej8jyPsu

Funder: Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
Description: Proposals are now invited from enterprises in renewable energy and waste management, driving climate-smart, inclusive growth across developing markets.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/d5WNyVQt

Funder: World Food Prize Foundation
Description: Submissions are now being accepted from entrepreneurs transforming agriculture, nutrition, and food systems with scalable, high-impact innovations.

Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gWSqTeb9

Funder: Tony Elumelu Foundation
Description: Applications are now open for Africa’s leading entrepreneurship support programme offering seed capital, mentorship, and world-class training to early-stage founders ready to scale impact-driven businesses.

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

Funder: KPMG
Description: Women entrepreneurs across Africa — apply now and compete for over USD 100,000 in support, recognition, mentorship, and investor exposure. If you are building a scalable, high-impact venture, this competition can elevate your visibility and growth trajectory.

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

Funder: Morgan Stanley Inclusive Sustainable Ventures (MSISV)
Description: Inclusive and sustainable founders — apply now to access USD 100,000+ in capital, world-class mentorship, and strategic support. This accelerator is built for early-stage ventures combining profitability with measurable social and environmental impact.

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