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Monday, August 24, 2026

Call for Applications: TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant 2026 (Up to $30,000 in Funding)

 Deadline 1 November 2026

The TEEEM Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant Programme, offering funding of up to $30,000 to nonprofit and charitable organisations implementing sustainable, community-driven solutions.

The grant supports organisations working to create measurable and lasting impact through education, youth development, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and community development.


Grant Categories and Funding

Community Grants: $5,000–$10,000 for grassroots and local community projects
Growth Grants: $10,000–$20,000 to expand successful programmes and reach more communities
Transformational Grants: $20,000–$30,000 for large-scale initiatives with long-term impact


Eligible Projects
Funding is available for initiatives focused on:

Education and youth development

Health and essential community needs

Equality and empowerment

Entrepreneurship and economic opportunity

Community infrastructure

Sustainable community development


Who Can Apply?

The grant is open to nonprofit and charitable organisations with a demonstrated commitment to community-centred development.

Strong applicants should demonstrate:

  • Sustainable and measurable community impact
  • Effective organisational leadership
  • Financial accountability
  • Community-driven programme design
  • Innovative approaches to solving local challenges
  • Alignment with TEEEM’s mission of empathy, equality, empowerment, education and service

Organisations working with underserved communities and young people are particularly encouraged to apply.



Application Process
Applicants are required to:

Download and complete the Community Impact Grant application form.
Prepare the required supporting documents and organisational attachments.
Combine the completed application and supporting materials into a single PDF.
Submit the application by email before the deadline.
Applications will be assessed based on mission alignment, organisational capacity, community need, sustainability and anticipated social impact.


Monday, August 3, 2026

Call For Applications: Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship 2026 (Cohort I)


Applications are now open for the Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship 2026 (Cohort I), a capacity-building programme designed to empower women with practical digital skills, leadership training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

The fellowship aims to increase women’s participation and leadership in the digital ecosystem by equipping participants with the knowledge, networks, and tools needed to thrive in technology and digital innovation.


Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will have access to:


Comprehensive digital skills training

Leadership and professional development sessions

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities with women in technology

Practical learning and collaborative projects

A community of women advancing digital innovation and leadership.


Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to women who are interested in building careers and leadership in the digital space, including:

Students

Recent graduates

Early-career professionals

Entrepreneurs

Digital creators

Technology enthusiasts

Women seeking to develop digital and leadership skills.

Applicants should review the official application form for the complete eligibility requirements.


Programme Focus

The fellowship is designed to help participants:


Strengthen digital and technology skills

Build leadership capacity

Expand professional networks

Develop career opportunities within the digital ecosystem

Contribute to inclusive digital transformation.


Why This Matters

Although women’s participation in the digital economy continues to grow, they remain underrepresented in many technology-related fields. Programmes like the Women at the Front of Digital Space Fellowship help bridge this gap by providing mentorship, practical training, and a supportive community that enables women to build successful careers in digital innovation.


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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Call For Applications: Smart Africa & FAO Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition)Up to US$50,000

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Applications are now open for the Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition), an innovation challenge launched by Smart Africa in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address Africa’s agricultural and climate challenges.

Under the theme “From Ideation to Deployment,” the challenge seeks AI-powered innovations that can improve climate-smart agriculture, enhance resilience, and deliver measurable impact for farmers across Africa.



Challenge Benefits
The winning team will receive:

US$50,000 to support the deployment, validation, and scaling of its AI solution
Technical support and validation in real-world farming environments
Exposure to leading partners in agriculture and technology
Opportunities to scale solutions across Africa
Increased visibility within the African innovation ecosystem.



Who Can Apply?
The challenge is open to:

Startups
AI innovators
Technology companies
Agritech entrepreneurs
Researchers
Organisations developing AI-powered agricultural solutions


Applicants must:

  • Be a legally registered for-profit entity in one of the 39 Smart Africa Alliance member countries
  • Have been operational for at least six months
  • Be willing to deploy their solution in at least one of the focus countries if selected
  • Develop an AI-enabled solution addressing climate-smart agriculture or related climate challenges.

Focus Areas
Eligible solutions may address areas such as:

Climate-smart agriculture
Crop monitoring and yield prediction
Precision farming
Smart irrigation
Pest and disease detection
Water resource management
Climate resilience
Sustainable food systems
Other AI-enabled agricultural innovations.