Key facts
| Type | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Country | Africa |
| Website | africanngos.org |
| Focus topics | Women & girls, Human rights |
| Typical grant (median) | US$15,000 |
| Grant range | US$15,000 to US$15,000 |
| Open grants seen (30 days) | 1 |
| Profile updated | 01 November 2026 |
About Urgent Action Fund Africa
Urgent Action Fund Africa is a foundation. Foundations fund within priorities they set themselves, and many accept proposals only when a call is open or when they invite an organization to apply. Decisions often weigh how well your work matches their strategy and what they have funded before.
Focus topics:Women & girlsHuman rights
Typical grant size
- Smallest
- US$15,000
- Median
- US$15,000
- Largest
- US$15,000
From the open calls that state an amount. Real award sizes may differ.
Open grants (1)
Rapid Response Grants
Deadline Not stated · 15,000 · Web search
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Recent awards
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Eligibility rules
Not stated. Press "Update this profile" to read the funder's pages, or open the call itself: rules differ from call to call.
How to apply to Urgent Action Fund Africa
General steps for a funder of this type. Always follow the instructions on the funder's own call page where they differ.
- Read the funder's stated priorities and its list of past grantees to see whether your work fits and at what scale.
- Check whether it accepts unsolicited applications. If it works by invitation, look for a way to introduce your organization, such as a short letter of inquiry or a shared contact.
- Match the size of your request to the typical grant sizes shown on this page. A request far above the usual range is a common reason for rejection.
- Keep the proposal short and specific: the problem, what you will do, who benefits, the budget and how you will measure results.
- Report on any earlier grant on time. Foundations often fund organizations they already know.
Before you start: documents to have ready
- Proof that your organization is legally registered, and the registration number.
- Your most recent annual accounts or audit, or a bank statement if you are new.
- A one-page organizational profile with mission, location and track record.
- A project summary with the problem, the activities, the people who benefit and the expected results.
- A budget in the currency the funder asks for, with each cost line explained.
Use the grant tools to check your organization's fit, write the proposal and track the deadline.
Frequently asked questions about Urgent Action Fund Africa
What does Urgent Action Fund Africa fund?
Urgent Action Fund Africa funds work on women & girls, human rights.
How much does Urgent Action Fund Africa give per grant?
Based on open calls that state an amount, grants from Urgent Action Fund Africa range from US$15,000 to US$15,000, with a median of US$15,000. Real award sizes may differ.
Who can apply to Urgent Action Fund Africa?
No eligibility rules for Urgent Action Fund Africa are stated in the sources read so far. Rules differ from call to call, so read the call document before you apply.
Does Urgent Action Fund Africa have open grants right now?
Yes. 1 open grant was seen in the last 30 days, for example Rapid Response Grants (deadline Not stated).
Where is Urgent Action Fund Africa based?
Urgent Action Fund Africa is based in Africa and its website is africanngos.org.
Related funders
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European Commission
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Global Fund for Women
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Sources and how this profile was made
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