New Africa Fund Opens 2025 AIF Grant Applications to Empower African Organizations
Deadline: July 31 at 8 PM UTC | Funding, Training & Fiscal Support Available
Katsina, Nigeria – July 15, 2025
The New Africa Fund (NAF) has announced its 2025 Africa Impact Fund (AIF) Grant Program, inviting African civil society organizations (CSOs), community based groups (CBOs), and social enterprises to apply for transformative support. This year’s expanded program combines direct funding with capacity-building initiatives, addressing critical gaps in sustainable financing for African changemakers.
Program Highlights
1. Venture Philanthropy Grants
– Financial awards for scalable projects in education, healthcare, climate action, and economic empowerment
– Typical grants range from $5,000–$50,000 (varies by project scope)
2. Africa Impact Fundraising Support
– Exclusive training on donor engagement and digital fundraising strategies
– Fiscal sponsorship for financial management and credibility enhancement
3. Free Expert Webinars
– Recorded sessions available (including June 27 informational webinar)
– Practical guides on proposal writing and impact measurement
Last year’s grantees increased their fundraising capacity by 300% on average,revealed NAF Program Director Amina Diallo.
Eligibility Criteria
✅ Open to:
– Registered African NGOs/CBOs
– Africa-based social enterprises
– Organizations with at least 1 year of operation
❌ Excludes:
– Individuals
– Non-African entities
– Organizations without proof of registration
Competitive Application Process
Key Dates:
– Application deadline: July 31, 2025 (8 PM UTC)
– Grantee announcement: September 15, 2025
Selection Criteria:
– Innovation and scalability (30%)
– Community impact potential (25%)
– Organizational sustainability plan (20%)
– Leadership quality (15%)
– Gender-inclusive approaches (10%)
Pro Tip:The selection committee prioritizes organizations demonstrating clear **monitoring & evaluation frameworks**.
How to Apply
1. Prepare:
– Organizational documents
– Project proposal (max 5 pages)
– Budget breakdown
2. Submit via [NAF Grants Portal](https://www.newafricafund.org/aifgrants)
Late submissions will not be considered.
Success Stories from 2024 Cohort
– GreenFarm Kenya: Secured $40,000 to train 500 women in climate-smart agriculture
– EduTech Ghana: Used fiscal sponsorship to attract $250K in follow-on funding
– HealthBridge Nigeria: Scaled maternal health services to 3 new states
