ACT Foundation Grant – Apply Now

The ACT Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organisations and social enterprises in Africa to combat interventions in the health and entrepreneurship sectors. Applications open on 19 January and close on 30 January 2026 at 11:59 pm (WAT).

About The ACT Foundation Grant

The ACT Foundation Grant is funded by the Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a pan-african nonprofit organisation. The foundation supports registered nonprofits and social enterprises in addressing health, social, entrepreneural and environmental challenges. Funding amount is not disclosed, but the application closes on 30 January 2026 at 11:59 pm (WAT).

Funding Size

• Typical grant amount: Funding amount not publicly specified
• Maximum award: Funding amount not publicly specified
• Project duration supported: Not publicly specified

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Who Can Apply to the ACT Foundation Grant

• • Eligible organisation types: Nonprofits 

• Registration requirements:

• • Nonprofits registered and operating in Africa for not less than 24 months.
  • Must focus on ACT’s focus areas of health and entrepreneurship. 
  • Must show evidence of previous or other sources of funding.
  • Have up to 3 full-time or part-time staff.
  • Projects must be completed in Africa. 
  • Geographic eligibility: Africa

• Sector or thematic focus:

• Marginalised populations
• Health
• Entrepreneur 

Application Process

• Apply via the foundation’s grant portaland submit before January 30, 2026.
• The grant’s board of trustees will review all applications.
• Successful applicants will be notified of the next stage of the funding process. 

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Required Materials

• Application form
• Proof of organisation registration and operation in Africa
• Proof of at least 3 full-time or part-time staff
• Project proposal
• Budget

Key Dates

• Application opens: January 19, 2026 
• Application deadline: January 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm WAT
• Notification timeline: Not specified.  

Selection Notes

• • Competitive due to alignment with priority focus areas across Africa 
  • Priority focus areas: health, entrepreneurship, environment, and leadership

• Exclusions:

• For-profit organisations.
• Organisations outside Africa
• Projects that do not align with the focus of ACT.

Official Source of the ACT Foundation Grant

• Official Application Page: https://actrustfoundation.org/grant_application