Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making organization established in 2016 to support local, national and regional non-profit and social enterprise organizations working to address challenges and related vulnerabilities across Africa. ACT Foundation supports sustainable high impact initiatives that provide innovative solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges in Africa. Our vision is to leverage relationships to create effective social impact solutions across Africa. We are on a mission to build sustainable societies by engaging initiatives that unleash potentials and empowers beneficiaries.
Grant Eligibility Criteria
Organizations applying for ACT grant must meet the following criteria:
• Work within the ACT Foundation’s focus areas of Health, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Environment.
• Be registered with the appropriate legal entity within their respective (African) countries for not less than two years (24 months).
• Be legally registered as a non-profit organization (GTE/LTD). However, if applying as a social enterprise, the Foundation will only fund initiatives that are not for profit.
• Show a strong governance structure. Details of the board of directors should reflect in the company’s registration documents. If not, please update.
• Show evidence of other sources of funding.
• Have a minimum staff strength of 3 part-time/full-time paid Individuals.
• Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project, i.e. not acting as an intermediary.
• Program/Initiative must be implemented within Africa.
Application Timeline
- The call for application opens 23rd October 2023 and closes 10th November 2023 11:59 pm (WAT).
- Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal with a detailed budget for the grants.
- Proposals must indicate a strong monitoring and evaluation plan as well as show a robust sustainability plan.
- After a rigorous review by independent consultants, and upon final selection of the proposals, organizations will be formally notified of the next steps.
- This will be followed by Interviews and physical visits.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline:Â 10th November 2023 11:59 pm (WAT).
