Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 is a free, year-long, tailor-made support programme for African start-ups creating impact in the agricultural sector and related fields.

The Stanley 1913 is inviting early‑stage nonprofit organizations to apply for its 2025 Creators Fund, an inspiring grant opportunity that honors innovation and community impact.

They are calling on bold agripreneurs and innovators with fresh ideas to transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Apply for a chance to access funding from a ₦150 million pool to scale your solution and drive real impact.

View upcoming grant opportunities for Southern African entrepreneurs, closing this August and September 2025.

Explore upcoming grant opportunities closing between August 11th and 17th, with a total value exceeding $12 million (₦19.2 billion).

Explore the top 7 opportunities for East African entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, and NGOs closing in August and September.

Explore upcoming grant opportunities for West African entrepreneurs, with funding totaling over $300,000

To increase the impact of the €250,000 AfriFOODlinks incubation project, one Open Call is launched as part of the Cascade Fund and FSTP mechanism.

The content of the Nutrition Impact at Scale Program will cover key areas that will equip Agri-food SMEs with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve their nutrition impact, develop sustainable and profitable businesses, and meet industry standards.

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.