ACT Foundation Grant 2026
Grant programme for African nonprofits and social enterprises in health, entrepreneurship, climate, women empowerment, financial literacy, and community development.
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About this Program
The ACT Foundation 2026 grant cycle supports African organisations proposing innovative, high-impact programmes addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Focus areas include supporting young female-led entrepreneurs, financial literacy campaigns, climate and renewable energy training, micro-farming and sustainable agriculture, and community-driven initiatives. The Foundation prioritises programmes with measurable social impact, sustainable outcomes, and strong governance. Applications opened 19 January 2026 and closed 30 January 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT.
Benefits & What You Get
Grant funding for high-impact programmes, technical support, partnership opportunities with ACT Foundation network, capacity building, scaling support for sustainable interventions.
Eligibility
Legally registered in respective African country for minimum 2 years. Non-profit or social enterprise with strong governance (Board of Directors, Trustees, management team). Demonstrate prior funding sources and matching funds. Minimum 3 paid staff. Directly responsible for proposed intervention. Programmes prioritising marginalised groups preferred.
Equity Terms
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Source: ACT Foundation
Egypt 
Ghana 
Uganda 
Tunisia 
Rwanda 
Nigeria