Discover Funding Fast

We’re awarding $50,000 in equity-free funding to fuel the future of women-led consumer brands. Five founders will each receive $10,000, along with mentorship and visibility to scale with purpose. Applications are open until October 10, 2025. Share this opportunity and help us reach early-stage women founders who need it most!

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur tackling systemic inequities? The Camelback Fellowship 2026 offers $40,000 in unrestricted funding, mentorship, and access to 70+ experts to help you grow. Join a 16-week program designed to refine, scale, and amplify your impact while connecting with a vibrant community of changemakers.

The Africa Think Tank Platform Initiative 2025 is a $50 million funding programme designed to strengthen African think tanks and empower them to produce high-quality, policy-relevant research aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Backed by the World Bank and launched in collaboration with the AUC, ACBF, and AUDA-NEPAD, the initiative supports institutional growth, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based policymaking across the continent. Deadline: September 24, 2025

The AfNet Flexible Grant 2025 supports women leaders, community-based organisations, and social enterprises driving social impact. With up to $5,000 in flexible funding, this grant empowers individuals and organisations to scale projects that strengthen communities, advance women’s leadership, and foster sustainable development. Open to grassroots groups, nonprofits, and social innovators across Africa, the grant offers the freedom to design and execute high-impact initiatives that align with AfNet’s mission of building a more equitable and inclusive world.

The Akwa Ibom State Government, in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has launched the MSME Loan Program to empower businesses with up to ₦100 million in non-interest financing. This initiative aims to create 5,000+ jobs, boost agriculture, scale small businesses, reduce production costs, and drive inclusive economic growth across the state. Open to MSMEs in Akwa Ibom ready to expand, innovate, and make lasting local impact.

The 360 Woman Africa Enterprise Fund invites applications for the Women in Business Grant 2025, created to empower Nigerian women entrepreneurs with funding, visibility, and access to powerful networks. With ₦10 million in grants available, four winners will be selected to scale innovative and impactful businesses. 🏆 Prizes: ₦5M | ₦3M | ₦1M | ₦1M Deadline: September 30, 2025 Winners announced at the ELEVATE Conference, October 25, Civic Center, Lagos

The ACU HR in HE Community Grants 2025 support HR professionals at ACU member universities with up to £10,000 to strengthen capacity, share best practices, and drive innovation in higher education HR. Grants can fund workshops, training, policy projects, research, and collaboration with other institutions. This initiative empowers HR teams to create sustainable impact across the Commonwealth higher education community. Deadline: November 4, 2025

The Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact 2025 empowers nonprofits to harness AI for greater impact. Selected organisations will receive $200K–$300K in flexible funding, donated Salesforce products, and expert coaching to build and deploy AI agents through Agentforce. This 6-month tailored programme includes workshops, 1:1 consulting, and ongoing technical support to help nonprofits scale operations and boost efficiency. Deadline: September 10, 2025

The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF) is a $4M investment fund supporting early-stage startups in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Managed by Village Capital, the Facility partners with local Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) to provide capital and ecosystem support to startups driving economic mobility and climate resilience. Eligible startups must be post-MVP, with early revenue, raising between $75K–$500K, and focused on innovative, locally-relevant solutions. Deadline: Apply through selected ESOs.

Are you a young Nigerian innovator (ages 15–40) with a groundbreaking idea in science, engineering, or manufacturing? Apply now for the NASENI InnovateNaija Challenge 2025 and stand a chance to win funding prizes of up to ₦100 million. Through creative video submissions, participants will showcase their innovations, with 37 winners selected nationwide. This challenge is designed to spark creativity, empower youth, and celebrate Nigeria’s homegrown ingenuity. 📅 Deadline: Not Specified

The Antler Residency is a full-time, in-person program for visionary founders to build and scale impactful startups. With investment terms of $250,000 for 9.09% equity (US, $2.75M post-money valuation), Antler backs founders at the very early stage — even pre-idea and pre-team. Gain access to unmatched co-founder matching, expert mentorship, and a global network of investors and entrepreneurs. From validating your idea to scaling globally, Antler provides the resources and support to fast-track your journey and unlock your venture’s potential

The AAUW Career Development Grants 2026 support women seeking to advance their careers through certificates, credentials, or training programs—particularly in high-demand STEM fields. With up to $8,000 in funding, this grant empowers women to build skills, boost employability, and bridge gender gaps in underrepresented sectors. Unlike previous rounds, the 2026 program focuses exclusively on non-degree training. Deadline: September 30, 2025.