The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in South Africa. The program targets local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal agencies working on local development priorities such as inclusive governance, gender equality, and climate action. Grant awards typically range from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allowable ceiling of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI South Africa
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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Namibia. The program funds local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on grass-roots initiatives such as climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable allocation of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Namibia
- Tags: Africa, climate, community projects, conservation, july2026, nonprofit orgs, universities, water, women
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Lesotho. The program targets local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on local priorities such as environment and climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable ceiling of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Lesotho
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Madagascar. The program funds local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on grass-roots priorities such as environment and climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable allocation of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Madagascar
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Mauritius. The program funds projects designed by local partners, primarily targeting non-governmental organizations, local academic institutions, community groups, and municipal or national government entities. Eligible projects must address core themes such as environment and climate action, gender equality, human dignity, or inclusive governance. Grant contributions generally range between CAN$20 thousand and CAN$50 thousand, with a maximum limit of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Mauritius
The SheConnects Digital Accelerator seeks digital solutions that empower women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa. The accelerator awards grants between US$500 thousand and US$1 million to registered non-profit organizations, mission-driven businesses, academic institutions, and consortia. To qualify, projects must focus on expanding proven digital models that improve women’s outcomes in key sectors, including climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, digital literacy, or healthcare. Selected initiatives must be implemented over an 18-month period and aim to reach at least 50 thousand women. The deadline for applications is 08 July 2026. SheConnects Digital Accelerator
The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe invites applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) to support small-scale development projects that deliver tangible humanitarian outcomes. Registered non-profit organizations, community groups, and non-governmental organizations working in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Congo are eligible to apply. The program prioritizes initiatives focusing on gender equality, community health, youth empowerment, or sustainable livelihoods through agriculture and water resources management. Grants are available for a maximum of AUD$60 thousand (approximately US$40 thousand) for projects implemented over a maximum of one year. The deadline for applications is 13 July 2026. Direct Aid Program
- Tags: Africa, agriculture, community projects, energy, fisheries, july2026, nonprofit orgs, water, women
Global Citizen and PayPal invite applications for the Small Business Impact Awards to support entrepreneurs who integrate equity and sustainability into their business operations. Independent founders, owners, or chief executive officers of small-to-medium-sized businesses are eligible to apply. Applicants must operate within North America, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East and Africa, and demonstrate a one-to-five-year track record of driving positive environmental or social change. Selected businesses receive a cash prize of US$20 thousand. The deadline for applications is 19 July 2026. Small Business Impact Awards
- Tags: agriculture, awards/prizes, conservation, fisheries, forests, individuals, july2026, pollution, water, worldwide
The Gap in Between invites impact-driven startups to participate in its annual Startup Challenge, which aims to accelerate social and environmental transformation. The program is open to international startups across the fields of climate, mobility, health, food, and social innovation that have validated products or market traction and are seeking investment or strategic partnerships. Selected startups gain visibility within the European impact ecosystem, pitch opportunities on an international stage, and access to curated connections with investors and decision-makers. The application deadline is 21 July 2026. Startup Challenge
Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information