Deadline: August 6, 2025
The Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) 2025 is now open for applications! This is a unique opportunity for African-led groups, movements, and collectives working to challenge systemic injustices using creative, non-violent approaches. Applications close on 6 August 2025 at 23:59 CAT — don’t miss out!
What Is the Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant)?
The Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) is a bold initiative from the Karibu Foundation, designed to support African-led change-makers who are creating new, justice-centred realities across the continent. Following a successful three-year pilot, the programme was formally launched in 2025 to empower grassroots collectives, cooperatives, movements, and associations that are reimagining the future through transformative, systemic, and non-violent actions.
This grant is especially tailored to support underrepresented, community-rooted actors engaged in what Karibu calls “constructive troublemaking” — addressing structural injustice with creativity and resilience.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant), your group must:
- Be African-led and based on the African continent
- Operate as a social movement, network, collective, association, or other non-profit change-oriented group
- Work to tackle the root causes of systemic injustice (economic, political, cultural, ecological, etc.)
- Use non-violent, creative strategies
- Submit either a written concept note (maximum 6 pages) or a video application (maximum 10 minutes)
- Include a simple budget draft outlining how funds will be used
- Be open to informal organisational models — unregistered groups can apply with a fiscal sponsor or alternative structure
What Will Not Be Funded?
The grant does not cover the following:
- For-profit or income-generating initiatives
- Individual scholarships or bursaries
- Infrastructure projects (e.g. buildings, homes)
- Capital investments (e.g. vehicles, farm equipment)
- Humanitarian or emergency aid
- Government-affiliated programmes
Application Timeline
- Applications Opened: 2 June 2025
- Deadline: 6 August 2025, by 23:59 CAT
Late submissions will not be accepted, so plan accordingly.
How to Apply
To apply for the Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant), follow these steps:
- Download the Information Packet
This includes application guidelines, selection criteria, and format instructions. Available in both high and low bandwidth versions. - Prepare Your Application
- Option A: A written concept note (max 6 pages)
- Option B: A video (max 10 minutes, can be submitted via YouTube link)
- Include a simple budget draft
- Submit in English, French, or Portuguese
(Videos are encouraged for applicants with language or bandwidth constraints.)
- Submit Your Application Online
Use the Karibu Foundation’s online Grant Management System (GMS).
👉 Click here to apply - Avoid Losing Progress
Note: The system will auto-logout after 2 hours and does not auto-save. Prepare content offline first. - Need Help?
- 📧 Email: KNRG@karibu.no
- 📱 WhatsApp: +47 906 35 204 (for short questions only)
- ℹ️ Read more about the programme
Additional Resources
- 📼 Watch the Informational Webinar (~30 mins)
Although produced during the pilot phase, the video remains highly relevant and useful. - ❓ Visit the FAQs page for answers about formats, registration, deadlines, languages, and more.
Summary Table: At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Grant Name | Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) |
| Who Can Apply? | African-led groups addressing systemic injustices |
| Open Date | 2 June 2025 |
| Deadline | 6 August 2025, 23:59 CAT |
| Application Format | Written (≤6 pages) or video (≤10 minutes) |
| Language Options | English, French, or Portuguese |
| Budget | Simple draft required |
| Excluded Activities | For-profit, infrastructure, humanitarian, scholarships |
Final Notes
The Karibu New Realities Grant (Africa Grant) presents an extraordinary opportunity to fund visionary African-led efforts that are reimagining social change from the ground up. If your group is committed to justice, transformation, and non-violent resistance, this grant is for you.
📩 Need help drafting or refining your proposal?
Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining and review.
