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Women’s rightsRolling
UAF-Africa: year-round women’s rights grants
Urgent Action Fund Africa · Africa-based organisations working in Africa
FundingTrack-specific limits
DeadlineRolling throughout the year
ApplicantsWomen-led organisations and qualifying collectives
Key conditionUrgent, unexpected rights interventions
Checked 9 September 2026. Read ATI’s updated eligibility and funding-limit guide; humanitarian supplies and routine services are excluded.
Official forms and application route →Grassroots / youth-led initiativesRolling
The Pollination Project: grassroots seed funding
The Pollination Project · Worldwide, including Africa
FundingUp to US$500 once
DeadlineRolling; monthly review
ApplicantsIndividuals, informal groups and nonprofits
Key conditionNo paid staff; annual budget below US$50,000; project below US$10,000
Checked 9 September 2026. Suitable for qualifying early-stage community initiatives, including youth-led projects; it is not a youth-only fund. Applicants must have begun work, meet first-time recipient rules and be able to receive US-dollar payments. International applications need a completed reference. The fund excludes payments for the applicant’s or family members’ time, animal agriculture and animal products, proselytising, and other prohibited activities listed in its guidelines. Read all exclusions before applying.
Official eligibility and application link →Environmental grants15 September 2026, 23:59 UTC
GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program
GEF and IUCN
FundingUp to US$300,000
Deadline15 September 2026, 23:59 UTC
ApplicantsLegally registered CSOs in eligible GEF recipient countries
Key conditionScale or replicate existing environmental work
Implementation research15 September 2026; confirm portal time
WHO AFRO/TDR Impact Grants 2026–2027
WHO AFRO and TDR
FundingUp to US$15,000
Deadline15 September 2026; confirm portal time
ApplicantsResearch teams based at eligible African Region institutions
Key conditionRelevant implementation-research experience; see call for letters and ethics requirements
Research consortium25 September 2026, 23:59 EDT (EOI)
STISA 2034 Multilateral Research Call
Science Granting Councils Initiative
FundingUS$12 million total call envelope; award caps vary
Deadline25 September 2026, 23:59 EDT (EOI)
ApplicantsConsortia from at least three eligible SGCI countries
Key conditionLead/co-applicants generally research institutions; NGOs may join under them. Check country annexes
Cultural partnerships30 September 2026, 23:59 Paris time
Connect & Create 2027
European Union-funded programme
FundingUp to 70% of eligible project costs
Deadline30 September 2026, 23:59 Paris time
ApplicantsEligible organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the EU
Key conditionSeparate circulation and professional-mobility calls; check partnership rules
Early warning30 September 2026, 14:00 CEST
ECMWF SEWA Regional Pilots
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
FundingUp to €1.25 million per regional grant
Deadline30 September 2026, 14:00 CEST
ApplicantsSpecialist organisations meeting regional call requirements
Key conditionConsortium needs an eligible European entity, relevant Regional Climate Centre and ACMAD
AgricultureCommodity value chainsDeadline: 1 October 2026
29th Call: Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems, Empowered Communities
Common Fund for Commodities · Repayable finance, not a conventional grant
FundingLoans/debt: up to US$1.5m; fast-track up to US$300k
Deadline1 October 2026
ApplicantsSMEs, cooperatives, NGOs and public/private entities
Key conditionMinimum 3-year operating history; projects in CFC member countries
Checked 15 September 2026. Best fit: financially viable projects improving smallholder livelihoods and sustainable commodity value chains.Check eligibility on CFC →
Discovery researchLMIC eligibleDeadline: 22 September 2026
Wellcome Discovery Awards — September 2026 round
Wellcome · Eligible administering organisations in the UK, Ireland and eligible LMICs; see exclusions
FundingResearch costs appropriate to the proposed programme
Deadline22 September 2026, 15:00 BST
ApplicantsEstablished researchers and eligible administering organisations
Decision stageInterviews in March 2027
Checked 15 September 2026. Best fit: bold discovery research programmes that could produce a major shift in understanding.Review the Wellcome call →
Partner RFPEnergy transitionDeadline: 30 September 2026
Programme Management and Delivery Integration for the MDxJET Initiative
African Climate Foundation · Municipal Distribution Just Energy Transition
OpportunityProfessional partner RFP
Deadline30 September 2026
ApplicantsQualified programme-management and delivery firms
RegionAfrica / South Africa focus
Checked 15 September 2026. Best fit: experienced firms able to integrate complex municipal energy-transition work packages.Open the official RFP →
Pandemic preparednessCountry-ledRolling through 31 March 2027
Pandemic Fund Fourth Call for Proposals
The Pandemic Fund · Targeted pilot call for eligible countries
FundingCountry-specific ceilings; US$244m total call envelope
Window1 April 2026–31 March 2027
Applicants15 designated eligible countries (Eligible Co-investors)
AccessNot a direct individual or standalone NGO call
Checked 15 September 2026. Best fit: designated country-led proposals; follow the Fund’s application and implementing-entity requirements.Read the official guidance →
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