ACT Trust Foundation Grant Cycle 2026 Opens for African NGOs and Social Enterprises

African non-profit organisations and social enterprises can now apply for the ACT Trust Foundation Grant Cycle 2026, with funding targeted at high-impact, scalable initiatives across the continent.

The ACT Foundation says the 2026 cycle will prioritise programmes that mobilise communities, leverage technology, and deliver sustainable, systems-level change, particularly those that include women, rural youth, children, and persons with disabilities.

The grant is open to legally registered organisations implementing projects within Africa, especially those working at the intersection of health and entrepreneurship.

Focus Areas for 2026

ACT Foundation is seeking proposals that:

• Address pressing health or entrepreneurship challenges
• Demonstrate strong community engagement
• Leverage innovation or technology for scale
• Show long-term sustainability and measurable impact
• Intentionally include marginalised and vulnerable groups

Collaboration between organisations is encouraged, and partnerships may strengthen an application.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the ACT Foundation Grant Cycle 2026, applicants must:

• Operate within the ACT Foundation’s focus areas of Health or Entrepreneurship
• Be legally registered as a non-profit organisation or social enterprise
• Have at least two years (24 months) of legal registration in an African country
• Demonstrate a strong governance structure (Board of Directors/Trustees and management team)
• Show evidence of previous or existing funding
• Provide proof of matching funds for the proposed project
• Have a minimum of three paid staff members (full-time or part-time)
• Be directly responsible for implementing the proposed initiative
• Implement projects within Africa

Including women, rural youth, children, and persons with disabilities in project design is considered a strong advantage.

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African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2026 for Female Entrepreneurs (Cohort 9)

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

How to Apply

Interested organisations should review the full guidelines and submit their application through the official ACT Foundation portal.

👉 Apply for the ACT Foundation Grant Cycle