Grants

Empower Your Mobility Venture: Apply for the 2025 Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship The Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship is a fully-funded, 16-week virtual leadership development program designed to support entrepreneurs and community leaders working in mobility, transportation, and accessibility. This fellowship offers valuable resources, mentorship, and the opportunity to scale your venture for greater social impact. Program Details: Who Should Apply? What You Will Achieve: Application Process: Fellowship Benefits: Ready to Elevate Your Mobility Venture? Apply by January 12, 2025 and take your mobility-focused initiative to the next level with the Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship! For more information and application, visit;https://watson.is/ford-philanthropy-fellowship/.

Exciting Opportunity: Grant Writer/Programs Officer at ImpactHER ImpactHER, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering African female entrepreneurs by bridging the gender business financing gap, is hiring a Grant Writer/Programs Officer in Lagos, Nigeria. If you’re passionate about driving impactful programs and securing funding to support entrepreneurial growth, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities Qualifications & Skills Why Join ImpactHER? This is an opportunity to directly contribute to empowering African women entrepreneurs and driving sustainable change. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to impacther.jobs@gmail.com. Make an impact—apply now and help drive entrepreneurial success across Africa!

Join Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Leadership Opportunity in Northwestern Nigeria Position: Northwest Nigeria Program Manager Location: Sokoto, with coordination for Zamfara, Katsina, and other states Reporting to: Deputy Country Director – Operations Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, until 01/02/2026) About ACF Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operating in Nigeria since 2010, implementing successful programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). The organization has expanded its programs in the conflict-affected Borno state since 2017, focusing on sustainable programs in Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture. ACF currently operates in several northern Nigerian states, reaching over 2.7 million individuals in 2022. Key Responsibilities: Qualifications: Compensation & Benefits: Why Join ACF in Nigeria? ACF’s mission in Nigeria is undergoing a phase of localization and expansion, focusing on humanitarian, recovery, and long-term development programs. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of ACF’s presence in Northwest Nigeria, where the potential for program expansion is significant. You will be a key player in increasing advocacy and donor interest, enhancing ACF’s impact on vulnerable populations. How to Apply: If you are a dedicated, results-driven professional with a passion for humanitarian work, this is your chance to make a real difference. Apply to join ACF and contribute to critical programs in Nigeria today! For more information and application, visit; https://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/fr/offre/2024-2019?idOrigine=5349

Unlock Up to $1 Million in Seed Funding: Apply for NextEra Energy’s 2025 Seed Competition! NextEra Energy Investments (NEI), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., is excited to announce its 2025 Seed Competition! This competition is aimed at identifying innovative startups in fields like cybersecurity, data & AI, decarbonization, and energy transition. Winners will have the opportunity to receive up to $1 million in seed capital to help bring their groundbreaking technologies to life. Why Participate? Seed Capital: Winners could receive up to $1 million in funding. Strategic Collaboration: Work with NextEra Energy, a global leader in renewable energy, on innovative projects. Growing Your Company: Join a network of entrepreneurs focused on sustainability and industry-leading solutions. Who Should Apply? This competition is open to early-stage companies that meet the following criteria: Competition Timeline How to Apply Submit your application through the official site, including: NEI will evaluate submissions based on: Selection Process Award Details About NextEra Energy NextEra Energy is a global leader in renewable energy and energy storage with a mission to achieve zero-carbon emissions by 2045. NEI focuses on fostering innovation through investments in cutting-edge companies that align with this goal. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to secure funding and collaborate with an industry leader—apply for the 2025 Seed Competition today! For more information and application, visit;https://www.nexteraenergyresources.com/nextera-investments/seed-competition.html.

Innovations Against Poverty (IAP) Challenge Fund: Grants for Scaling Inclusive Innovations The IAP Challenge Fund empowers businesses to scale inclusive innovations by offering matching grants and tailored non-financial support. This initiative supports businesses addressing the economic challenges of underserved communities through innovative solutions. Funding Opportunity Eligibility Criteria To qualify for IAP grants, your business must: Assessment Criteria Applications will be evaluated based on: Deadline Submit your application by January 15, 2025. Why Apply? IAP offers more than grants—it’s a partnership to scale your business and maximize social impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate, grow, and transform lives at the base of the pyramid. For more information https://innovationsagainstpoverty.org/application-process

Aspen Institute Food Leaders Fellowship: Empowering Changemakers in Food Systems The Aspen Institute’s Food & Society Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 Food Leaders Fellowship, an 18-month program designed to equip leaders in the food system with the tools to drive impactful change in fairness, sustainability, and health. About the Fellowship This transformative program includes: Key Dates for In-Person Seminars Candidate Criteria The fellowship is open to applicants from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including: Fellows are chosen to form a diverse and inspiring cohort that supports one another’s development. Application Details Why Apply? Join a dynamic community of leaders driving change in the food system and gain tools to amplify your impact! For more information and application, visit; https://aspenfood.org/food-leaders-fellowship/application/

DeveloPPP Ventures: €100K Non-Dilutive Funding for High-Impact Startups Are you a startup with an innovative business model improving lives in developing or emerging economies? The DeveloPPP Ventures Program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), offers €100,000 in non-dilutive capital to support growth investments for eligible startups. Key Benefits Eligibility Requirements To qualify, startups must meet the following criteria: How to Apply 1. Application Platform: click link for application platform  2. Deadlines: 3. Steps to Apply: Target Countries Take this opportunity to scale your startup and create meaningful impact. Apply now for DeveloPPP Ventures and secure funding to transform your vision into reality! For more information and application, visit; https://vc4a.com/developpp/2024-q4/?utm_source=impact-hub-kigali&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=developpp-ke-rw-tz

2024 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and funded by Seeding The Future Foundation This challenge supports innovations with transformative potential to address global food system challenges, impacting the following domains: Who Can Apply? The challenge is open to: Key Details • Application Deadline: January 6, 2025 • Focus Areas: Innovations must demonstrate the potential for large-scale, long-term impact and align with the foundation’s mission and vision. Challenge Overview Transforming the global food system to ensure equitable access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food while preserving planetary health requires bold, multidisciplinary approaches. The challenge aims to inspire innovations through: • Advances in science and technology • Creative collaborations across cultures and disciplines Mission & Vision • Mission: Support initiatives and accelerate innovations to create a nutritious, regenerative, and equitable food system. • Vision: Achieve a sustainable, resilient, and regenerative global food system that ensures equitable access to safe, trusted, and appealing food for all.Moonshot GoalTo positively impact the lives of one billion people by driving meaningful food system transformations. Learn More & Apply View 2023 Winners: Explore previous winners and their groundbreaking innovations. For more information and application, visit https://gfsc-application.ift.org/