Grants provide a lifeline for cash-strapped startups and nonprofits. But not all grants are created equal. Matching fund grants up the ante by requiring recipients to contribute a portion of the funding.

Securing grant funding is the lifeblood for African organizations with big dreams but empty pockets. It's what transforms an idea scribbled on the back of a napkin into a high-impact project or initiative.

The quality of a startup’s leadership, team composition, and dynamic is critical to securing funding for long-term success. This article explores what a startup needs to position itself for funding. 

Many promising African startups fail in their first years of operation. High startup failure rates plague African countries like Kenya (24%), South Africa (42%), and Nigeria (33%), [Statista, 2020]. Reasons range from financial constraints to competition, team issues, regulations, acquisition troubles, and more.

In the world of impact-driven work, grant funding is like oxygen – it allows your mission to breathe, grow, and reach its full potential. But with more organizations chasing limited funds, how do you write a proposal that truly shines?

In today's fast-paced world, your NGO competes for attention, funding, and support. That's where storytelling becomes your greatest asset. A well-crafted story can cut through the noise, capturing hearts and inspiring action in ways that statistics and project lists never will.

Securing startup grants can be a major milestone for young African companies. However, the journey from proposal to project execution rarely goes exactly as planned.

Across Africa, nonprofit organizations are on the frontlines driving grassroots social change in underserved communities. Their programs aim to uplift lives by improving access, building capacity and empowering change.

Raising capital is a pivotal moment for any new business. A persuasive investor pitch deck is essential to secure the funding you need to get your startup off the ground.

Finding enough capital is a crucial hurdle for any startup founder. With limited personal finances, where can early-stage entrepreneurs secure the resources to turn their ideas into thriving companies?

As competition grows for limited grant money, nonprofits and startups need creative strategies to stand out to potential funders. This article explores three innovative approaches to help your organization secure the crucial funding it needs to drive impact.

Securing funding remains an ongoing struggle for many African startups and NGOs trying to drive meaningful impact. However, many myths and misconceptions about startup funding often hold entrepreneurs back from getting the financial support and investment they need.