USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for 2021 Pathways to Progress Program (US$10K in funding for Social Ventures)

U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF)-Citi Foundation Grants for 2021 Pathways to Progress Program.

Up to US$10K in funding is available for social ventures that are:

100% African-owned and -managed
Impact-driven
Working with underserved and at-risk communities
Revenue-generating

Eligibility:

All non-governmental sectors
Venture must be African-owned and -managed, based in, and operating in Kenya, Uganda, or Senegal
One application allowed per business that is no more than US$10,000

Viability of the proposed business or social venture.
Proven success, including the applicant’s related experience and ability to execute.
Impact — the potential for impact and a demonstration of how the venture will improve and change underserved and at-risk communities in which the grants are implemented, especially displaced people, child soldiers, young women, youth, and any other locally marginalized groups.
Unmet Need — The degree to which the venture addresses unmet needs of underserved and at-risk communities and/or market demand.
Sustainability — How sustainable is the venture and/or organization? “Donor dependent” organizations will not be selected.

Application instructions:

For start-up organizations, your submission must document the steps, timeline, and projected date when your registration will be adjudicated
For existing businesses/organizations, your submission must include the following information from your organization: 
- Financial statements for the last 2 years, including tax clearance certificate from the last year
- Registration document 
- Completed grant application form in English or French 
Submit all documents in one e-mail by November 17, 2021 to the e-mail address below with the subject USADF-Citi Foundation GRANT APPLICATION – Applicant Name.
- Uganda: Uganda@usadf.gov
- Kenya: Kenya@usadf.gov
- Senegal: Senegal@usadf.gov

The application has two parts. You must complete and submit both parts (the Microsoft Word document and the Excel financial document) for USADF to consider your application.