GFF × CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026: Up to USD 3.35 Million in Grants for African Civil Society and Youth-Led Organizations
The GFF × CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026 provides grants, advocacy training, and technical assistance to support civil society and youth-led organizations across Africa. Successful partnerships can receive up to 18-month grants to strengthen domestic resource mobilization for women's, children's, and adolescent health.
Overview
The GFF × CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals 2026 is a funding initiative designed to strengthen civil society engagement, coalition-building, and youth leadership. Supported by the VOICES consortium—led by PATH in partnership with the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the Organisation of African Youth (OAY)—the programme awards up to USD 3.35 million in total financial support across up to 22 African countries.
Selected partnerships will receive grants lasting up to 18 months, alongside capacity development benefits including advocacy training, budget analysis technical assistance, and mentorship. The initiative focuses on improving domestic resource mobilization and health financing for the health and nutrition of women, children, and adolescents.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific structural and geographic requirements to qualify:
- Partnership Structure: Applications must involve a collaborative partnership rather than a single organization applying independently. Each partnership must consist of between 2 and 3 organizations.
- Youth Leadership: Every partnership must include at least one youth-led organization.
- Geographic Scope: Activities must take place within the eligible African countries designated by the initiative. Applicants should consult official call documentation to confirm country eligibility.
How to Apply
Interested organizations should review the official call documents, technical proposal submission templates, and frequently asked questions provided by the consortium. Submissions must be prepared and finalized according to the instructions outlined in the official guidelines.
You can access further details and funding materials via the GFF × CIVIC VOICES Funding Opportunity Resources.
Deadline
The application deadline is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (EAT).