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Nairobi City County

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Youth Climate Action Fund 2026-2027 (Nairobi)

Micro-grants of USD 1,000 to 5,000 for youth-led climate projects in Nairobi, from a USD 50,000 city allocation under the 2026-2027 Youth Climate Action Fund, with at least eight projects to be funded. Applicants must be aged 15-24 and part of a youth-led organisation with a practical idea to address climate challenges in Nairobi. The call runs 4 September to 16 October 2026.

Amount: US$1,000–US$5,000
Eligible countries: Kenya

Climate & Environment

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Global EbA Fund

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8th Call for Proposals for Small-Size Grants

Catalytic grants of up to USD 250,000 over up to 24 months for projects that remove systemic barriers to scaling ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change, such as institutional capacity, evidence and data, learning networks and investment readiness. The call focuses mainly on ODA-eligible Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries, though other ODA-eligible countries are considered for exceptionally ambitious proposals. NGOs, community-based organisations, research institutes, universities and, under conditions, private companies may apply.

Amount: Up to US$250,000
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility

Climate & Environment

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Open Grants Call 2026-27: Collective Action Grants

A new stream funding not-for-profit networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives in eligible Commonwealth countries working together on climate and environmental justice, economic inclusion or freedom of expression. Grants run from £15,000 to £20,000 per year for up to two years, with projects starting between August and September 2027. An unregistered collective can apply through a registered member organisation acting as lead applicant.

Amount: £15,000–£20,000
Eligible countries: Kenya, Ghana, South Africa +35 more

Climate & Environment
Gender & Inclusion

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Commonwealth Foundation

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Open Grants Call 2026-27: Individual Organisation Grants

Funds not-for-profit civil society and creative organisations in eligible Commonwealth countries to deliver standalone projects that advance climate and environmental justice, economic inclusion or freedom of expression. Grants run from £15,000 to £30,000 per year for up to two years, with projects starting between August and September 2027. Applicants must have operated for at least three years with average annual income under £2.5 million.

Amount: £15,000–£30,000
Eligible countries: Kenya, Ghana, South Africa +35 more

Climate & Environment
Gender & Inclusion

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National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

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NED Grants Program

Supports nongovernmental organisations running nonpartisan programmes that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions, across more than 100 countries. Named objectives include human rights and the rule of law, independent media, accountability and transparency, civil society, civic education and democratic political processes. Proposals are reviewed by the Board three times a year and the page publishes no grant size.

Amount: Amount not published
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility

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National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)

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NYDA Grant Programme

South Africa's national youth agency gives grants to young South African entrepreneurs aged 18-35 to start or grow a business, alongside non-financial support such as mentorship, business consultancy and market linkages. An individual or business can receive at most R200,000 in NYDA grants over its lifetime (R250,000 for cooperatives in agriculture or technology). Businesses must turn over no more than R750,000 a year, and applicants must attend a business management training course and pitch their business.

Amount: Up to ZAR 200,000
Eligible countries: South Africa

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The Pollination Project

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Seed Grants for Grassroots Changemakers

One-time seed grants of up to USD 500 for early-stage grassroots projects anywhere in the world that help build a kinder, more compassionate world. Individuals, informal groups and registered not-for-profits can apply, provided the group's annual budget is under USD 50,000, it has no paid staff, and the project costs under USD 10,000. Applications are reviewed monthly on a rolling basis by volunteer grant advisors.

Amount: Up to US$500
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility

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Wellcome Trust

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Wellcome Discovery Awards

Funding for established researchers, as individuals or teams, pursuing bold and creative research programmes of up to eight years; the average award is £3.5 million and applications above £5 million receive additional scrutiny. The current round closes on 22 September 2026, after which the scheme becomes always open without deadlines. The primary research location must be within the UK, Republic of Ireland and/or a low- and middle-income country.

Amount: Amount not published
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility

Health & Care Delivery

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Fund for Innovation in Development (FID)

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Year-round Open Call for Projects

A continuously open call funding innovations that reduce poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries, with no sectoral restrictions. Grants are staged by maturity across seven funding stages - from up to EUR 50,000 to prepare a pilot or evaluation proposal, through pilots (up to EUR 200,000) and impact evaluations (up to EUR 1.5 million), to scale-up (up to EUR 4 million). Any type of organisation or collective may apply alone or in a consortium; individuals and international organisations are not eligible.

Amount: Up to €4,000,000
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility

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