Call for Proposals: The Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants Programme for community-based NGOs in Africa (£10,000 grants)

The Noel Buxton Trust has been providing funding for projects in various African countries for a significant period of time. Specifically, they focus on supporting work in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, and South Sudan. As a small charity, their objective is to allocate their limited funds towards initiatives that promote sustainable livelihoods within community settings. They prioritize projects that are deeply rooted in the community and guided by the knowledge and experiences of the beneficiaries. Additionally, they prefer to support organizations with a proven track record in successfully implementing projects.

In terms of their aims, the trust favors projects that contribute to income generation through investments in skills and micro-finance. They also prioritize initiatives that target women-headed households and street-connected children. Furthermore, they specifically seek projects that are based in semi-arid regions or peri-urban slums, where economic hardship is most severe.

The trust welcomes applications that either facilitate the replication of successful practical solutions or aim to bring about relevant policy changes through effective advocacy.

In regards to funding, the Noel Buxton Trust offers grants ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 per year. This funding can also include a reasonable portion (8-10%) towards administration costs. They typically aim to provide funding for a period of 3-5 years, with each annual installment contingent upon meeting the annual reporting requirements.

Geographical Scope
Their funding is directed towards projects in six African nations: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, and South Sudan.

Eligibility Requirements

• They prioritize direct applications from community-based organizations or NGOs that are registered in Africa.
• They also encourage applications from organizations led by the diaspora and registered in the UK.
• They provide grants to smaller, grassroots organizations and typically do not consider applications from larger, well-established charities.
• For additional details, please visit the Noel Buxton Trust website.
• Deadline: 09-Feb-2024