We have sourced and curated the latest business grant opportunities for you to explore and raise free funds to start or expand your business. Scroll down and check them one by one, take advantage of those opportunities that you are qualified for, and also share them with your loved ones.
The GET Compass SME Business Grant 2026 is designed for entrepreneurs who have proven that their business works but need support to reach the next level. In the early days of a business, founders often wear every hat. They market their products, manage customers, keep the books, and make every major decision. Then growth begins
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The GEF Small Grants Programme 2026 for African Organisations is giving community-based organisations, civil society groups, and non-profit organisations the opportunity to secure funding for projects that protect the environment while improving livelihoods. Across Africa, local organisations are often at the forefront of tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation, yet many struggle
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The DIV Fund 2026 for Startups, Nonprofits, Researchers and Social Enterprises is looking for bold ideas that can solve some of the world’s toughest development challenges. If your organization has developed an innovative solution that improves healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, climate resilience, or another area affecting low and middle-income countries, this grant programme could
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The Wharton Africa Business Forum New Venture Competition 2026 (WABF33) is open for early-stage African ventures. Compete for $30,000 in non-dilutive funding. Deadline: August 1, 2026.
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The Open Startupcience Road Program 2026 is inviting ambitious founders from across Africa to join a startup accelerator designed for businesses building technology-driven solutions with real market potential. Whether your startup is developing artificial intelligence, climate technology, health innovation, fintech, or another high-impact solution, this programme offers practical support to help you validate your product,
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Running a successful business in Nigeria requires more than determination. Entrepreneurs must understand financial management, marketing, customer acquisition, record keeping, and how to position their businesses for investment. Unfortunately, many small businesses never receive formal training in these critical areas. The DBN Academy Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP) – Cohort 2 was created to bridge that
The SLINGSHOT Deep Tech Startup Pitch Competition 2026 is more than a startup contest. It is one of Asia’s largest platforms for deep technology companies looking to raise their global profile, attract investors, and secure non-dilutive grant funding. If your startup is developing breakthrough solutions in artificial intelligence, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health technology, cybersecurity,
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The IFAD Grant for Rural Policy and Investment Initiatives 2026 is an opportunity for organizations that are shaping the future of agriculture and rural development through research, policy analysis, and evidence-based solutions. Rather than funding infrastructure projects or individual businesses, this grant supports institutions capable of generating the knowledge governments and development partners need to
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Applications are now open for the WomenPower2030 Seed Grant 2026, an excellent funding opportunity for women-led and women’s rights organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Through this initiative, eorganisations can receive up to €5,000 to implement projects that advance gender equality, women’s leadership, climate justice, and sustainable development. If your organisation is working to empower
EYIF 2.0 gives Edo State youth entrepreneurs access to up to ₦10 million in startup grants, mentorship, and investor exposure. Applications close July 15, 2026.
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