As a service to the our CSO community, since 1999, the dRPC has been identifying and disseminating opportunities in the form of grants, fellowships, awards and resources for CSO leaders and staff to access in their efforts to build resilience and sustainability. We update our opportunities page on a weekly basis. In doing so, however, the dRPC is not an agent of any donor or funder and is not responsible for the accuracy or outcome of the awards and/or opportunities advertised. Good luck CSOs.
Thousands of local NGOs in Nigeria have had to cancel high-impact activities since January 2025 in response to recent funding cuts. Locally registered Nigerian NGOs that have had to suspend activities on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, school safety for girls, women’s health, gender-based violence prevention, and social justice are invited to submit applications for a rapid response fund of up to N5 million...
Deadline: 7 July 2026
The ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026 is inviting young Africans aged 18 to 35 to participate in a fully virtual policy innovation challenge focused on leadership, governance, and economic transformation. Participants will receive mentorship, develop practical policymaking skills, and pitch innovative solutions to Africa's development challenges...
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) 2026 is open to outstanding Nigerian students with strong academic records and demonstrated financial need. The programme supports eligible students through the U.S. university application process by covering select application-related costs and providing expert advising...
Deadline: 20 July 2026
The Global Youth Festival 2026 is inviting young leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals from around the world to apply for fully funded, partially funded, and festival pass scholarships to participate in a four-day global leadership event in Paris, France...
Deadline: 2 July 2026
Young African creatives are invited to apply for the UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026 to showcase innovative projects that promote peace, inclusion, dialogue, and social cohesion through arts, culture, and creative expression...
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