Southern Africa Trust
This grant supports grassroots organisations in southern Africa advancing human rights, social justice, and advocacy through participatory, feminist, and intersectional approaches.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $8,000–$15,000 per year; multi-year support possible, depending on project and funding availability
Summary: Supports community-based organisations and grassroots movements in southern Africa advancing human rights, social justice, and policy engagement.
Key Information: Self-nominations are not permitted; only third-party nominations accepted.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Southern Africa Trust and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), provides core and/or project support to community-based organisations (CBOs) and grassroots social movements in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to strengthen the voice and agency of civil society actors, amplify the voices of the poor in policy processes, and promote inclusive, transformative justice with a strong feminist and intersectional lens. Funding supports organisations working on human rights, social justice, advocacy, and movement building, with a focus on participatory grantmaking and collective learning.
