Apply Now: African Collaborative Grantmaking 2025 (Nonprofit Funding) Deadline: 17 September, 2025

At African Collaborative, we believe the future of sustainable African development is African-led. We partner with African-founded, African-led, and African-based nonprofits that are rooted in their communities and driving sustainable, long-term impact.

Our funding covers a diverse portfolio across:

• Education
• Health
• Livelihoods
• Technology & Digital Futures
• Climate & Environment
• Human Rights
• Gender Equity

Our process prioritizes access, transparency, and equity from application through partnership.

01 Grantmaking Basic Eligibility

To apply for African Collaborative nonprofit funding, organizations must meet these requirements:

• African-founded, African-led, and African-based
• Registered nonprofit in the country of operation
• At least a founding board of directors
• Partial staff compensation, with leadership/senior staff on payroll

Additional Requirements

• At least 2 consecutive years of external audits
• Financial management systems (budgeting, accounting software, board reporting)
• Minimum 3 years of operation
• Annual budget of $150,000+

Funding is focused on Sub-Saharan Africa-based nonprofits.

02 Organizational Foundation & Growth Stages

We support organizations through two tracks of African Collaborative grantmaking:

Ignite Track (Sparking Growth)

• Founding board established
• Strategic direction in progress
• Partial staff compensation
• Annual budget: $150,000–$500,000 (indicator)

Fuel Track (Building Momentum)

• Governance board beyond founding stage
• Clear strategic plan
• Full staff compensation (all employees on payroll)
• Annual budget: $500,000+ (indicator)

Across both tracks, we seek:

• A clear model of impact
• A strong organizational “why”
• Demonstrable community impact

03 Organizational Resilience

We prioritize resilient organizations with:

• Mission-lived leadership rooted in lived experience
• Community-driven approaches
• Learning orientation and adaptability
• Commitment to gender equity in programs and teams
• Leadership development & succession planning
• Strong governance systems with engaged boards

Apply for African Collaborative Funding

The future of African development is African-led.

2025 Application Deadline: 17 September, 11:59 PM (UTC-1)

Helpful Links for more details:

African Collaborative: Criteria

Apply for Funding: Application form

Or visit: www.africancollab.org