ACT Trust Foundation Grant Program for NGOs 2026

ACT Trust Foundation Grant Program is interested in promoting broad-based participation and partnership with other institutions and/or donor organizations aimed at building sustainable communities that provide innovative solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.

The program provide organizations with grants to ensure sustainable action in areas that align with priority focus areas. They also work implementing partners through every step of the grant process so that they are not isolated.

Program Focus Areas

Health

Africa faces a dual burden of disease: persistent maternal and child health challenges alongside a rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Entrepreneurship

Africa’s youth population is booming, yet unemployment remains high. Our strategy this year seeks to create businesses, influence, mentor, and drive systemic change among youth-led and female-led businesses.

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.

How To Apply

The call for applications will close on 30th January 2026 11:59pm (WAT).

Application Link: Visit ACT Trust Foundation Grant Program

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