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Deadline: January 30, 2026
The ACT Trust Foundation Grant Cycle 2026 is a funding initiative designed to support non-profit organisations and social enterprises in Africa that are tackling pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. The grant aims to strengthen impactful programs that improve lives, expand opportunities, and drive sustainable development across the continent. Through this grant cycle, ACT Trust Foundation seeks to invest in organisations with innovative solutions, measurable impact, and the potential to scale. Successful grantees gain financial support and strategic backing to accelerate their mission and deepen community outcomes.
Benefits
Recipients of the ACT Trust Foundation Grant 2026 enjoy a range of benefits that extend beyond financial support:
- Direct funding to scale or expand proven programs that deliver community impact.
- Opportunity to enhance organisational capacity, including administrative support and operational resilience.
- Access to strategic partnerships and networks that can amplify impact and open doors to collaboration.
- Eligibility for follow-up support, learning forums, and capacity-building workshops.
- Recognition as part of a cohort of high-impact civic innovators across Africa.
- Increased visibility via ACT Trust Foundation’s channels, boosting credibility with other funders and stakeholders.
- Enhanced ability to influence policy, share evidence, and strengthen sector leadership.
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Eligibility Criteria
Organizations applying for ACT Foundation’s grant must meet the following criteria:
- Work within ACT Foundation’s focus areas of Health and Entrepreneurship.
- Be registered with the appropriate legal entity within their respective (African) countries for not less than two years (24 months).
- Be legally registered as a non-profit or social enterprise.
- Show a strong governance structure – Board of Directors or Trustees, management team etc.
- Show evidence of previous/other sources of funding.
- Must show evidence of matching funds for the application.
- Partnership with another organization is an added advantage.
- Have a minimum staff strength of 3 full-time or part-time paid Individuals.
- Be directly responsible for the execution of the proposed intervention.
- Including marginalized and vulnerable groups (women, rural youth, children, and persons with disabilities) is an added advantage.
- Program/Initiative must be implemented within Africa.
Application process and documents required
Applying for the ACT Trust Foundation Grant 2026 typically involves:
- Online application form, capturing organisational profile and project summary.
- A detailed project proposal that includes objectives, activities, a timeline, and expected outcomes.
- Organisational CV or profile, highlighting history, team expertise, and achievements.
- Financial statements or a budget showing the current financial standing and the proposed grant use.
- Monitoring and evaluation plans that demonstrate how impact will be tracked and assessed.
- Legal documentation or certificates confirming registration and compliance.
- Optional letters of support from partners, beneficiaries, or community stakeholders.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews or additional clarification.
