At Simani Africa, we believe that the most powerful solutions to community challenges are born within those communities themselves. Our grants exist to resource, amplify, and sustain the work of organisations already doing transformative work on the ground.
Who Can Apply
Registered Non-Governmental Organisations
Community-Based Organisations
Social Enterprises with a clear community development mandate
Grassroots groups with demonstrated community trust and reach
Applicants must be operating within Africa and working in at least one of our six programme areas.
Community-Based Organisations
Social Enterprises with a clear community development mandate
Grassroots groups with demonstrated community trust and reach
Applicants must be operating within Africa and working in at least one of our six programme areas.
What We Fund
Programme
Examples of Fundable Activities
ZiYEP
Youth leadership programmes, skills bootcamps, mentorship initiatives
ZiWEP
Women’s economic groups, gender-based violence prevention, legal aid
ZiEEP
Scholarship funds, vocational training centres, entrepreneurship hubs
ZiHEP
Community health outreach, maternal health clinics, nutrition programmes
ZiCAP
Conservation projects, climate education, sustainable agriculture
ZiIEP
Disability inclusion advocacy, accessible vocational training, assistive technology
What We Do Not Fund
Individual requests or personal scholarships
Political activities or campaigns
Religious evangelism
Projects that have already been completed
Organisations that discriminate on any grounds
Political activities or campaigns
Religious evangelism
Projects that have already been completed
Organisations that discriminate on any grounds
The Application Process
Step
Stage
Description
1
Expression of Interest
Submit a brief overview of your organisation and proposed project.
2
Full Proposal Submission
Invited applicants complete our detailed application form.
3
Review & Due Diligence
Grants Committee reviews proposals. Shortlisted organisations may be invited for interview or site visit.
4
Decision & Notification
All applicants are notified. Successful grantees receive a grant agreement.
5
Implementation & Reporting
Grantees implement projects with Simani Africa support and submit progress reports.
Grant Timelines
Expressions of Interest Open
[Date]
Expressions of Interest Close
[Date]
Full Proposals Invited
[Date]
Full Proposals Deadline
[Date]
Decisions Communicated
[Date]
Grant Period Begins
[Date]