Apply Now: Karibu Africa Grant Program 2025 – Fully Funded Support for African Movements

Applications are now open for the Karibu Africa Grant Program 2025 — a bold, Africa-led funding initiative that supports grassroots efforts to drive systemic change across the continent. Born from a successful three-year pilot, the program officially launched in 2025 and centers African voices in decision-making.

At the heart of this initiative is a collective of African activists, movement leaders, and civil society changemakers committed to funding radical, imaginative, and justice-driven projects. Their goal is to back what they call “constructive troublemaking” — innovative work that challenges systems of injustice and reimagines a more equitable future.

Deadline: August 6, 2025
Program Type: Fully Funded
Host: Karibu’s African Grantmaking Initiative
Eligible Region: Africa

Who They Want to Support

Karibu is looking to fund groups — not individuals — that are working to transform Africa’s social, political, and economic landscape. Eligible applicants may include:

Social movements
Community-based organizations
Cooperatives
Grassroots collectives
Advocacy networks
Associations engaged in broader movement ecosystems

The program favors systems-thinking approaches that address interconnected crises such as:

Economic injustice
Political marginalization
Socio-cultural inequality
Environmental destruction

Projects should tackle root causes, not just symptoms.

What Will Not Be Funded

The following are ineligible for funding under this program:

Commercial or profit-driven ventures
Government-led projects
Infrastructure or construction-focused initiatives
Emergency aid (e.g., food parcels, hygiene kits)
Academic scholarships for individuals
Major capital purchases (e.g., vehicles, large-scale equipment)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, your group must:

Be based in Africa and led by Africans
Commit to non-violent methods
Address root causes of injustice with a systemic lens
Submit either:
- A jointly prepared concept note (up to 6 pages), OR
- A video application (maximum 10 minutes)
Include a basic draft budget outlining how the funds will be used