Grants and Awards

Fall Grant Round: 1 June – 30 September. Anticipated award date: Spring 2025. Due to the high volume of applications we receive at Giving Joy, we will ONLY consider applications submitted between June 1st and September 30th, 2024. Please DO NOT submit applications before June 1st, 2024 Eligibility: Giving Joy Grants for Women-led Initiatives Women ages 18 and up. You can use the grant to start a new business, or expand your existing business. You can also use the grant to start or expand a nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO), charity, or propose a specific activity or project you would like to implement. You can apply for a grant from any country or

The Fitch Group x Social Shifters Global Education Challenge aims to address the issue of education deprivation among children worldwide. According to UNESCO, an estimated 244 million children are unable to access education due to various social, economic, and cultural factors. Our Shared Education Challenge Education is not just a privilege but a fundamental human right that empowers individuals to improve their socio-economic status and break free from the cycle of poverty. Shockingly, there are currently 244 million children and young people who are not enrolled in schools, and approximately 70% of 10-year-olds struggle to comprehend basic written text. This crisis in education is perpetuated by high levels of poverty,

This Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) is exclusively for members of VALUE4HER. By submitting your entry, you will automatically become a member and receive an invitation email to activate your Account within 15 minutes. Please activate your account to stay updated on the status of your entry. If you are already a member, you will not receive the email. Go to the official awards portal HERE Register an account/login to your account if you are already an existing user Start your entry (save it in-progress) Submit your entry The initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector by providing them with access to markets, finance, and

With the support of Norad – the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Village Capital has introduced Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Africa, a program focused on building a transformative ecosystem in Africa. The program aims to enhance the capacity and impact of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and early-stage startups with a climate focus in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. We are commencing Phase One of the initiative, which involves identifying 14 community-led ESOs that have demonstrated high performance. These selected ESOs from Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania will collaborate on addressing specific challenges within their ecosystems and developing strategies to identify and support startups with high potential. Additionally, they will

develoPPP Ventures focuses on young companies that have an innovative business model aimed at improving living conditions in developing or emerging countries and have plans to expand. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides a grant of 100,000 euros through a matching-funds model for suitable growth investments. If your start-up is pursuing a high impact business model in a developing or emerging economy and has already successfully completed the formation phase, you can explore the opportunities for growth funding offered by develoPPP Ventures. Scaling new solutions in developing and emerging economies Through develoPPP Ventures funding, the BMZ supports young companies that are already operating in a

The Nobellum Innovator Program is a strategic component of Nobellum’s 5-year mission to support the establishment of a minimum of 100 Black-owned businesses in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) by 2025. This unique accelerator program aims to train and nurture over 100 promising startups from around the globe that have integrated STEM into their business models, ensuring their disruptive and sustainable nature. Our Innovator Program not only fosters an environment that celebrates inclusive excellence, but also creates pathways for young Black individuals to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM fields. Requirements: Nobellum Innovator Program The Nobellum Innovator Program is a meticulously designed initiative aimed at assisting Black-owned

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 AWIEF Awards! This prestigious event celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The AWIEF Awards honor those who drive inclusive economic growth and development through their visionary leadership and innovative business practices. Who We Are: AWIEF (Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum) is a renowned pan-African organization dedicated to empowering women economically by closing gender gaps and promoting business leadership and entrepreneurship across the continent. Why Nominate?Nominees for the AWIEF Awards should be emerging and established female entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership, innovation, and business success. This is your chance

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has extended the closing date for the 2024 BOI Rural Area Programme On Investment for Development (RAPID) from May 29 to June 12, 2024. The Bank announced that this is to provide more entrepreneurs and those in the rural arras more time and the opportunity to apply for the program. APPLY HERE The main objective of this program is to support communities in rural and economically disadvantaged areas by utilizing the available resources for the development of enterprises. These enterprises will not only provide employment opportunities but also enhance the standard of living, contribute to national growth, and address the issue of insecurity caused by

The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is a comprehensive initiative that provides financial grants to agri-food businesses in both Ireland and Africa. The primary objective of these grants is to assist these businesses in their endeavors to explore and capitalize on market opportunities within the agri-food sector in Africa. The AADP recognizes the immense potential for growth and development in the agri-food sector in Africa. With a rapidly expanding population and increasing urbanization, there is a growing demand for high-quality and sustainable food products. This presents a unique opportunity for Irish and African agri-food businesses to collaborate and establish mutually beneficial partnerships. Through the financial grants offered by the AADP,

For the Goethe Institut Dreaming New Worlds Program second edition, we extend an invitation to artists to delve into the concept of Collective Illusions. African culture is a rich tradition that is deeply ingrained and passed down through generations via various mediums such as stories, music, and proverbs. These mediums encapsulate the collective wisdom, values, and experiences of the community. As the world progresses, new opportunities arise to explore and question culture and social agreements. We welcome multidisciplinary artists, curators, and historians from diverse fields including visual art, film, writing, performance, and architecture to explore the process of contextualization and propose works that contribute to the creation of new contexts

The GET Compass grant program is designed to provide support to small and medium-scale businesses. Receive a grant of up to N2 million  to help you expand your business and participate in programs that will enhance your business operations. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM – Assist small businesses in need of financial support for growth. – Educate business owners on improving their business processes. – Provide grants for Expansion, Capitalization, Processing, and Business Development. Eligibility requirements – Business owners must be at least 18 years old. – Businesses must be no older than 3 years. – Attendance at a 2-week workshop in Lagos is mandatory. – Businesses must be registered, such

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) is excited to announce the introduction of “Let’s Build, Africa” in celebration of Africa Day. This innovative market entry program is specifically designed to empower African startups, enabling them to broaden their horizons and enter new markets within the continent. “Let’s Build, Africa” serves as a strategic initiative aimed at providing support to startups that have the potential for cross-border growth but require strategic insights and assistance in navigating new ecosystems. CcHUB is fully committed to fostering economic integration and promoting innovation across the entire continent. Ojoma Ochai, the Managing Director of CcHUB Africa, expressed her enthusiasm about the launch of “Let’s Build, Africa” on Africa Day.