Nonprofits, community-based organisations (CBOs), and social enterprises across Africa can now apply for the Africa Impact Fundraising (AIF) Grant Program by the New Africa Fund. This grant isn’t just cash — it offers fundraising training, a challenge to test your skills, and up to US$ 5,000 in matching funds to boost your organization’s sustainability.
Many African civil society organisations struggle to diversify their funding sources and run effective donor campaigns. The AIF Grant Program is designed to change that by:
Building fundraising capacity through structured training,
Offering a real-world 30-day fundraising challenge to practice what you learn,
Providing financial backing via a matching fund that rewards performance.
Plus, participating organisations get 12 months of free fiscal sponsorship from the New Africa Fund, helping them manage funds professionally.
Top performers are also flown to Kigali, Rwanda, for a week-long intensive workshop on advanced fundraising techniques.
What You’ll Get / Benefits
Up to US$ 5,000 in matching funding based on your 30-day fundraising performance.
Training on individual donor campaigns for up to 70 organisations.
12 months of free fiscal sponsorship from New Africa Fund (possible extension).
A residential training bootcamp in Kigali for up to 10 top-performing organisations.
Who Is Eligible
NGOs, CBOs, or social enterprises registered in any of the 55 African Union member states.
Organisations must submit key documents: registration certificate; most recent external audit (or five months of financial statements if no audit exists).
Applicants should be ready to run a 30-day fundraising campaign with donor outreach.
Deadline & How to Apply
Application Deadline: 16 December 2025 (5 PM UTC) per New Africa Fund.
How to Apply: Visit https://www.newafricafund.org/aifgrants, complete the form, and upload required documents (registration, financials, organisational chart).
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
Explain clearly how you’ll run your 30-day fundraising challenge: your strategy, expected donors, and campaign goals.
Assemble proof of your organisation’s legitimacy: financials, registration, leadership structure.
Show commitment to sustainability: explain how you will sustain fundraising beyond this grant.
Highlight mission and impact: tell a compelling story about the change your organisation creates or plans to create.
Be prepared to hit the ground running: selected organisations are expected to actively run the donor campaign and document results.
