Applications open for Afrika Kommt Fellowship Programme & other updates
Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA)
ForbesBLK Member | 10% unemployment reduction in Africa ?? by 2030| Sustainable Development | Startup Ecosystems | Impact Investing | Digital Growth Marketer | Artificial Intelligence(AI) | YALI Member
Today's newsletter highlights opportunities specifically targeting Africa, along with several global programs supporting innovation, leadership, and community development.
1. Applications open for Afrika Kommt Fellowship Programme
Deadline: Mar 23, 2025
Donor: German Society for International Cooperation
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Career Development, Individuals, Youth, Innovation, Leadership, Youth & Adolescents
This fellowship connects African professionals with leading German companies for mutual benefit and inclusive business development.
For more information, visit: https://afrika-kommt.de/become-a-fellow/
2. Call for EOIs: reach52 Community Growth Partner Program
Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
Donor: reach52
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Area: Community Development, Health
This program seeks partners to recruit and train Community Health Workers.
For more information, visit: https://impact.reach52.com/community-partners
3. Apply for Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards
Deadline: Apr 18, 2025
Donor: Step Two
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Business & Industry, Individuals, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Innovation, Technology
These awards recognize outstanding intranets and digital workplaces.
For more information, visit: https://www.steptwo.com.au/awards/#award-winners-grid+p:2
4. Call for Submissions: Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Donor: Pactful
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Children, Community Development, Economic Development, Environment, Leaders, Students, Teachers, Innovation, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Youth & Adolescents
This challenge empowers teens to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
For more information, visit: https://www.pactful.org/jtic25/
5. Call for Entries: Marcus Wallenberg Prize
Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Donor: Marcus Wallenberg Foundation
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Community Development, Conservation, Individuals, Innovation, Science, Technology, Sustainable Development
This prize recognizes outstanding contributions to science, technology, and sustainable development.
For more information, visit: https://www.mwp.org/nomination/
6. Solutions for Healthy Communities Grants Program 2025
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide (where MSD operates, see the application link for details)
Area: Community Development, Rural Development, Disability, Health, Health care, Emergency and Crisis, Indigenous Communities, Minorities, Innovation, Poverty Alleviation, Migration
This program supports community solutions for healthcare access in underserved populations.
For more information, visit: https://www.msd.com/company-overview/sustainability/philanthropy/solutions-for-healthy-communities/
7. Call for EOIs: International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (Africa)
Deadline: May 02, 2025
Donor: UNESCO
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Capacity Building, Community Development, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources, Disaster Preparedness, PhD Holder, Research, Science, Technology, Sustainable Development, Water
This program supports geoscience research projects led by African institutions.
For more information, visit: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-expressions-interest-geoscience-funding-africa
8. CFAs: Climate Champions Youth Fellowship
Deadline: Mar 02, 2025
Donor: High-Level Climate Champions
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Climate Change, Individuals, Leadership, Youth & Adolescents
This fellowship supports young climate leaders.
For more information, visit: https://www.climatechampions.net/news/climate-champions-youth-fellowship-2025-applications-now-open
Conclusion
This week's newsletter offers a range of exciting opportunities for individuals and organizations across different sectors. Take the time to review the program details and apply if your work aligns with their objectives. Good luck!