The international nonprofit Giving Joy is currently accepting applications for its grant program designed to empower women-led businesses and organisations across Africa.
Targeted at African women aged 18 and above, the grant offers financial support for ventures that focus on advancing the well-being of women, girls, and families.
Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding an existing one, or launching a nonprofit or NGO, this funding opportunity is designed to help bring your vision to life—especially if it creates meaningful social impact.
What the Grant Covers
Grants of up to $500 USD are available for a six-month project period. The specific award amount will be determined by Giving Joy based on the proposed activities and available funding.
Eligible proposals may include:
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Starting or expanding a business or social enterprise
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Launching or growing a nonprofit, NGO, or charity
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Implementing a project or activity with clear social benefits
Applications are welcome from all fields—trades, crafts, services, and occupations—provided the activities are legal and have measurable social benefits that go beyond profit-making.
What’s Not Eligible
The grant will not fund:
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Personal-use projects
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Purchase of stock or merchandise for resale
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Advertising or marketing that does not align with a broader community goal
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be women aged 18 or older
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Be resident in any African country
How to Apply
Interested women are encouraged to apply directly through the Giving Joy website. Early application is advised due to limited funding.
This initiative is one of many growing efforts aimed at strengthening economic resilience and leadership among African women by supporting their entrepreneurial and social impact journeys.
For more details and to apply, visit Giving Joy’s website
Giving Joy, an international nonprofit, is inviting applications for its grant program aimed at empowering African women aged 18 and above who lead businesses and organizations. The program provides financial support to ventures focused on enhancing the well-being of women, girls, and families. The grants, up to $500 USD for a six-month project period, intend to aid business initiations or expansions, nonprofit launchings, or projects with social benefits.
Eligible proposals must present measurable social benefits beyond profit, and the grant won't support personal-use projects, merchandise purchase for resale, or marketing without community goals. Applicants need to be African residents and women aged 18 or older. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early on the Giving Joy website due to limited funding, as this initiative aims to enhance economic resilience and leadership among African women by supporting entrepreneurial and social impact activities. For further information and applications, visit Giving Joy's website.
