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The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched a €650,000 new initiative to enhance the sustainable contribution of Uganda’s forest resources to national economic growth and global environmental goals, including efforts to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.

MTN Uganda Limited and the World Wide Fund have partnered to launch the PachiPanda Challenge for Uganda in 2025, an initiative that encourages youths and youth-led SMEs to create new ideas that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability through technological solutions.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala (EKN) is initiating and funding a project within its €6,000,000 Private Sector Development portfolio, aimed at the inclusive development of Uganda’s aquaculture sector.

The £30,000 Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) invites proposals from entrepreneurs, start-ups, businesses, and food service providers interested in establishing or expanding a sustainable pre-cooked food business using electricity as the main fuel for cooking based in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, or Nigeria.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala (EKN) is pleased to announce a €8,000,000 call for proposals for a new project within its Food Security portfolio.

Are you a not-for-profit organization in Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya, or Uganda? Do you have a project or idea that focuses on strengthening and supporting children’s education, development, and/or support networks? Now is your chance to apply for Grand Challenges Canada’s Play Learn Thrive Initiative to create strong support systems for children in complex crisis settings so that they can play, learn, and thrive.

Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program. With the use of technology and all the benefits of connection and efficiency, necessarily comes the increased exposure and the need to keep organizations safe. Historically, women have been underrepresented in technology-related disciplines, particularly cybersecurity.

The Environmental Defenders is pleased to launch a $500 new call for news reporting grant proposals from journalists in Uganda.

The $10,000 Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Uganda Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower women-led, tech and tech-enabled businesses.

The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi, has launched the Call for Proposals for the €10,000 Small Grants Program.