Community Development Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and social enterprises and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa and the Middle East and North Africa. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
Supports community development projects that improve livelihoods and empower disadvantaged communities in Africa and the Middle East. Funds initiatives addressing poverty reduction, economic opportunity, and social resilience in underserved regions.
About this grant
The Addax & Oryx Foundation combats the root causes of poverty in Africa and the Middle East by supporting projects in four intervention areas: health, education, community development, and environment. The foundation believes these four domains are essential to sustainable development, both individually and together. Projects adopt a holistic approach anchored in local communities to ensure relevance and long-term viability. The foundation has supported nonprofit organizations since 1996, currently supporting 19 countries with 18 ongoing projects as of 2025. Projects are selected throughout the year and presented to the Foundation Board, which meets three times annually.
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Eligibility
Applicant organizations must be nonprofit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Projects must contribute to eradicating the root causes of poverty in Africa and/or the Middle East. Projects must encompass two or more of the foundation's four activity domains (health, education, community development, environment). Projects must aim to have sustained and measurable impact on the most disadvantaged populations. Projects must ensure sustainable development through capacity building and livelihood improvement.
How it's scored
Applications are evaluated by the Foundation Board, which meets three times per year to review and select projects. Specific scoring criteria and weightings are not disclosed on this page.
Key requirements
- ✓Projects must improve livelihoods in disadvantaged communities
- ✓Geographic focus on Africa and Middle East
- ✓Community empowerment and development outcomes required
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Community Development?
- Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA, MENA; nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, community-group, local-authority. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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About this sector
Environmental justice funding supports communities most exposed to pollution and climate harm, with an emphasis on local leadership. It is offered by public programmes and foundations, often as grants to community organisations and partnerships. Calls typically ask how residents are involved in decisions and how benefits stay in the community.
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