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AFRICA IMPACT FINANCE INITIATIVE GRANTS PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 8 April, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The grant giving portfolio aims to provide fair, transparent and equitable distribution of funds of up to £1500 GBP to projects across Africa.  The number of grants given per round will depend on the availability of funds.

ELIGIBILITY:

The organization applying for the grant is operating out of the African continent.

The project aims to improve the education of children or young adults up the age of 25.

The organization has been operational for a period of 12 months.

The organization is community-based.

BENEFIT:

Funds of up to £1500 GBP to projects across Africa. 

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YE! YOUTH ECOPRENEUR PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: March 22nd 2024, midnight CET

LOCATION: Switzerland

The YECO 2024 program is designed for young ecopreneurs looking to elevate their initiatives to new heights. Ideal candidates are innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they address, offering scalable solutions ready for acceleration. This program serves as a launchpad for those ready to make a substantial impact in environmental innovation. The YECO 2024 welcomes young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives . Applicants have until March 22nd to present their proposals that reflect innovation, sustainability, and potential for impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicant

Must be under the age of 35 (by 22 March 2024)

Must be a member of the Ye! Community (Register here)

Must be Founder, Co-Founder or CEO

The Business

Must be majority run by a young person

Must be legally registered

The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list here

Must promote land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy

BENEFIT:

Capacity-building for scaling your venture

Seed Funding ($100,000 USD for the land-restoration cohort, equity free)

Access to a Global Network & Exposure

Mentorship & Coaching

Legal and IP Guidance

Preferential access to Pro-Bono Legal Services from Sidley Austin

Preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme

All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference for Award Finalists

Win the Youth Ecopreneur Award and get 10,000k USD prize money (1 Award per category)

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