Opportunities

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.

NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant

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...

Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027

Deadline: 30 June 2026 The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027 offers fully funded research and policy fellowships for young African researchers working to improve education systems through evidence-based research and quantitative analysis...

Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2026

Deadline: 2 June 2026 The Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2026 is open to outstanding young Nigerian graduates seeking leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities through an intensive learning experience...

Afreximbank Internship Opportunities 2026

Deadline: Open-Ended The Afreximbank Internship Opportunities 2026 provide students and young professionals with hands-on experience in African trade finance, economic development, and international banking through placements within Afreximbank Group offices...

UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026

Deadline: 8 May 2026. The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026 is now open for nominations, recognizing innovative projects that use digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learning worldwide. The award highlights initiatives that strengthen creativity, critical thinking, and inclusive education while advancing global efforts toward quality education for all...

Resources for NGOs