16d • General discussion
Grant opportunities for USA, Nigeria, China, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobego, and Ghana
I tried to ensure that I selected grants that were year around for you all. So please read all details before applying.
USA
Amber Grant for Women (WomensNet)
- Focus: Women-owned businesses and some nonprofits (51%+ women-owned/led).
- Amount: Monthly grants (commonly around 10,000) plus larger year‑end awards.
- Timing: Applications accepted year‑round; new recipients selected monthly.
- Application link: https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
IFundWomen Universal Grant Program
- Focus: Women-owned startups and small businesses; many partnered corporate grants flow through this platform.
- Amount: Varies by grant cycle; often 5,000–10,000 plus coaching/resources.
- Timing: Rolling; different grant partners open/close throughout the year.]
- Application portal (create profile + Universal Grant Application): https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants
Nigeria
SheAscends Program 2026 – Women Entrepreneurs (₦100,000,000 Pool)
- Focus: Early and mid‑growth women‑led businesses in Nigeria, especially Lagos and other key hubs.
- Support: Accelerator program plus access to a ₦100,000,000 grant pool for selected participants.
- Info / application details: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/01/21/sheascends-program-2026/
SMEDAN “GROWHer” Accelerator Programme – Women‑Led Businesses
- Focus: Nigerian women‑owned MSMEs ready to scale, access new markets, and secure funding.
- Support: High‑impact accelerator with mentorship, training, investor networking, and funding opportunities.
- Info & application (check for current/open cohort): https://smedan.gov.ng/our-programs/growher/
Pakistan
Visa & HBL “She’s Next” Pakistan Grant
- Focus: Women entrepreneurs in Pakistan (for‑profit small businesses, often also welcoming social enterprises).
- Amount: Around 10,000 USD grant for each selected winner, plus mentorship, workshops, and networking via the She’s Next community.
- Status: Program reopened for a 2025 round; calls typically list online application details and deadlines.
- How to apply: Watch the current call and link from Visa/HBL campaign pages or this info video description (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUw0KY1Itb0
UNDP Asia‑Pacific – 2026 Climate Catalysts Programme
- Focus: Youth‑led startups, social enterprises, nonprofits, and community initiatives in Asia‑Pacific (including Pakistan) working on climate, clean water, energy, air quality, or food systems; women‑led and women‑serving projects are especially encouraged.
- Benefits: Fellowship‑style program with visibility, coaching, regional networking, and priority consideration for future grants and partner programs.
- Status: Applications now open for the 2026 cohort.
- Application link: https://www.undp.org/asia-pacific/news/applications-are-now-open-2026-climate-catalysts-programme (scroll to “APPLY HERE”).
Diamond Education Grant (Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland – includes Pakistan)
- Focus: Individual women permanently resident in eligible SIGBI countries (including Pakistan) who need financial help to pursue education or training that will improve their life and work.
- Amount: Grants averaging around £1,000 per woman; total recent annual grants about £38,642 to 37 women.
- Status: Current cycle open with an application deadline of 15 April 2026.
- Application info and form: https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-charities/deg/
Ghana
NWTF 2026 Grant – Women‑Led Projects Across Africa
- Focus: Women‑led organizations and projects across Africa working on economic development, education, healthcare, sustainability, and social inclusion.
- Support: Grant funding to help scale women‑led initiatives with strong community impact (amount not fixed per country, but structured as a competitive grant for women leaders).
- How to apply: Application link is in the bio of @msme_africa on Instagram; announcement post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRjzlqfCOjH/
Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation – 2026 Grant Cycle
- Focus: Nonprofits and social enterprises in Africa (including Ghana) working on health, entrepreneurship, environment, and leadership; 2026 call emphasizes maternal/community health and youth/women empowerment.
- Support: Project grants for African‑led initiatives with strong impact and measurable results.
- Grant info & online application portal: https://actrustfoundation.org/grant_application
Trinidad & Tobego
SEED – Sowing Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Development (Trinidad & Tobago Government)
- Focus: Citizens/permanent residents starting or expanding a micro‑business; can especially benefit women micro‑entrepreneurs.
- Support: Up to TT$15,000 in equipment/goods for a micro‑business, plus up to TT$7,500 for accredited skills training (paid directly to the institution).
- Info & application details: https://www.social.gov.tt/national-social-development-programme/ (see “SEED” section).
Grant Fund Facility – Ministry of Trade & Industry (Trinidad & Tobago)
- Focus: Small and medium‑sized enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago (sole proprietors, partnerships, or companies wholly owned by T&T nationals), including women‑owned businesses.
- Support: Grants for new capital equipment to develop export‑oriented, import‑substituting, or diversification‑supporting SMEs.
- Info & application: https://tradeind.gov.tt/grant-fund-facility/
China
APEC Women’s Business Activator Program 2026
- Focus: Women‑led SMEs from APEC ODA‑eligible economies, including China, to help them grow beyond local markets.
- Support: Free training materials, online workshops, personalised mentoring, and fully paid travel to a 5‑day intensive in Melbourne.
- Info & application page: https://www.apec.org.au/2026-apec-women-s-business-activator-program
Cartier Women’s Initiative (Global, Includes China)
- Focus: Women entrepreneurs worldwide leading for‑profit or hybrid ventures with strong social or environmental impact; founders from China are eligible.
- Amount: Up to about 100,000 USD in grant funding, global visibility, leadership training, and access to a global alumni network.
- Info & application details: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com (linked from the 2026 call summary)
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