Africa REACH National Grants Programme 2026 provides funding support for civil societies and youth-led groups in Africa to improve the lives of those living with HIV. The grant programme will also support initiatives to end AIDS in children, adolescents and young adults. Funding of up to $100,000 are available to support eligible organisations and groups to promote a healthier society. Applications for phase three of the grant programme will close on March 19, 2026.
About The Africa REACH National Grants Programme 2026
Africa REACH is an African-focused initiative that seeks to eradicate AIDS and its impact in the region. The mission of the third phase grant program is to end AIDS and HIV in children and young adults in the countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Mozambique. Also, the program seeks to advocate for sustained domestic financing for HIV prevention. Another focus of the foundation is to promote HIV prevention and treatment, pediatric testing and sex education among the youth.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $30,000 per grantee
- Maximum award: $30,000
- Project duration supported: 6 months, April to September 2026
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Who Can Apply for the Africa REACH National Grants Programme 2026
- Eligible organisation types:
- Civil society
- Youth-led groups
- Registration requirements:
- Organisations must focus on implementing policy reforms that reinforces committment for HIV prevention.
- Proposals must contain sustained domestic financing for HIV prevention.
- Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of working with community leaders in advocating for change.
- The applicant organisation must be duly registered in any of the countries eligible.
- Geographic eligibility:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Zimbabwe
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Mozambique
- Sector or thematic focus
- To end AIDS among young children, adolescents and young people in Africa.
- Initiatives to improve HIV outcomes.
- HIV prevention and treatment
- Pediatric testing
- Sex education
Application Process
- Before applying, applicants should review their eligibility on the official grant website.
- Prepare a 5-page project proposal, budget breakdown, proof of organisation registeration and other documents.
- Attach them and send by email to: info@africareach.org.
- Applicants should also fill out the National Grant Program Application Form using only their Gmail account to be considered for the grant.
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Required Materials
- 5-page proposal outline
- Budget breakdown
- Evidence of previous work
- Curiculum Vitae
- Organisation registration documents
Key Dates
- Application deadline: March 19, 2026
- Notification timeline: Not specified
Selection Notes
- The grant is very competitive, with limited grant funds for each cycle.
- Priority focus areas:
- To end AIDS and improve the lives of children and young adults living with HIV.
- Exclusions:
- Projects and organisations outside the eligible African countries.
- Projects that do not focus on domestic financing for HIV prevention.
Official Source of the Africa REACH National Grants Programme 2026
- Official Application Page: info@africareach.org