Blue Ambition Fund (BAF) Call for Applications
The Blue Ambition Fund provides financial support to non-profit organizations and social enterprises focused on women's empowerment and youth employment in Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Submissions for the current cycle are open until August 15, 2026.
Overview
The Blue Ambition Fund (BAF), managed by the Wilde Ganzen Foundation in the Netherlands, provides grant funding to support small business growth and sustainable wage employment. The programme aims to promote economic independence with a specific focus on women's economic empowerment and youth employment for individuals aged 15 to 35.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for funding:
- Open to non-profit organizations and social enterprises.
- Organizations must operate strictly within Uganda, Ethiopia, or South Africa.
How to Apply
Interested organizations should complete their submissions by following these steps:
- Review the participation guidelines available on the official Wilde Ganzen programme page.
- Complete the Organization Details Form.
- Prepare a Concept Note with a maximum length of 1,500 words.
- Submit both the completed Organization Details Form and the Concept Note via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline
The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2026. Submissions opened on July 1, 2026, and are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the application window.