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Kigali, Rwanda – Today marks a significant milestone in Rwanda’s journey toward sustainable transport. The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has signed a financing agreement of over FRW 4.5 billion with JALI Finance to expand access to electric motorcycles and support the country’s transition to clean and sustainable transport . Motorcycles are one of Rwanda’s most widely used means of transport and…
📅 1–2 September 2026 | 📍 Kampala Marriott Hotel, Uganda Africa needs an estimated US$400 billion annually** to address climate change, yet received only **US$47 billion in climate finance in 2022—just 3.6% of global climate finance. Meanwhile, COP29 set a new goal of US$300 billion annually by 2035**, with a broader ambition to scale climate finance to **US$1.3…
The TREE Fund, in partnership with the Canadian TREE Fund, is now accepting applications for the Jack Kimmel International Grant Program. This grant honors the late Jack Kimmel, former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto and a 46-year leader in the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and provides essential funding for arboriculture and urban forestry…
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust (EKCT) is accepting applications for its Medium Grant Programme, offering vital funding for UK-registered charities working in wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and international reproductive health . This is the final application window for 2026, making it a critical opportunity for organisations seeking grant support. About the Grant Donor Agency: Ernest Kleinwort Charitable…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a landmark Call for Proposals that presents a significant opportunity for African nations to strengthen public health and environmental protection through harmonised Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) approaches. This initiative, backed by the European Union’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and implemented with partners including…
Are you a women entrepreneur in Rwanda’s tourism, hospitality, or agriculture sector ready to take your business to the next level? The BPN Entrepreneurship Development Program – Impala Program offers a unique opportunity to transform your business through intensive coaching, training, and networking . About the Impala Program The Impala Program is a 12-month journey designed to support 15 high-potential women-led…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has launched the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address some of Africa’s most pressing agricultural and climate challenges. Under the theme “From Ideation to…
The gap between global climate commitments and real-world deployment has long been a challenge for sustainable cooling. Now, a new initiative is bridging that divide with concrete funding and technical support. The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) , in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) , has officially launched EPIC Deploy (Enabling Pledge…
📅 Deadline: August 7, 2026 Are you a youth organisation in West Africa? Ghiyada Africa (Togo) , in partnership with SESG Future Ready Hub (Ghana) , is launching the Call for Projects – Spaces for Youth (West Africa) under the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) . This programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in consortium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) ….
📅 LOI Deadline: August 28, 2026 The Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund has opened applications for its fourth annual round of funding, offering three grants of $100,000 annually for three years to collaborations between Oakland-based cultural and social change organizations serving BIPOC communities. The funding will ensure that artists, culture bearers, and organizers can work side-by-side…
