South Africa: 20+ New Grants for NGOs, Healthcare, Conservation, Green Innovation and Youth Entrepreneurs

[November 2026] Access funding for NGOs, research, healthcare, conservation, mining, entrepreneurship and skills development, plus training and youth opportunities. Financial Assistance Grant / Grant-in-Aid in South Africa

Deadline: 27 November 2026

The Breede Valley Municipality is offering the Grant-in-Aid for the 2026-2027 period to support organizations that serve individuals in need. This opportunity is framed under the Municipal Finance Management Act and aims to provide financial relief to eligible organizations…[Learn more] DSTI-NRF Policy Fellowship Programme Cohort 2 (South Africa)

Deadline: 17 November 2026

The DSTI-NRF Policy Fellowship Programme, Cohort 2, offers 24-month placements to embed researchers within policy environments in South Africa. This initiative, supported by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), aims to bridge the gap between research and policymaking by fostering evidence-based policy development…[Learn more]

Call for Applications: MQA Special Projects and Partnerships (South Africa)

Deadline: ongoing

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites applications for the Special Projects and Partnerships funding stream for the 2026/27 financial year. This initiative aims to support innovative skills development projects within the mining and minerals sector in South Africa. The funding is available to various public and private entities that meet the MQA’s eligibility criteria…[Learn more]

Apply Now: MQA Employed Bursars in South Africa

Deadline: 19 November 2026

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites applications for its Bursary Scheme, aimed at supporting students pursuing careers in the mining and minerals sector. Available for the 2027 academic year, this opportunity is open to both employed and financially needy students enrolled in relevant higher education and training institutions…[Learn more] Open Call for Discretionary Grant Funding Window 2026/27 (South Africa)

Deadline: 6 November 2026

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has opened the 2026/27 Discretionary Grant Funding Window. This opportunity invites eligible organizations to apply for funding aimed at enhancing skills development through various learning programs…[Learn more] Applications open for Strategic Projects Funding Window 2026/27 (South Africa)

Deadline: 6 November 2026

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) has announced the opening of the Strategic Projects Funding Window for the 2026/27 cycle. This opportunity invites eligible nonprofit organizations in South Africa to submit proposals for projects that address community and sector needs while delivering significant social and economic impacts…[Learn more] Open Call for Laboratory Management Course (South Africa)

Deadline: 6 December 2026

The Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH), hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with UVU BIO, is offering a free Laboratory Management course. This course aims to enhance skills in the biomanufacturing sector and is part of the Strengthening Biomanufacturing Capabilities in Southern Africa (BIOcapSA) programme, supported by KfW Development Bank…[Learn more] Call for Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems Course in South Africa

Deadline: 15 November 2026

The Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH), hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with UVU BIO, is offering a free online course titled “Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems.” This initiative is part of the Strengthening Biomanufacturing Capabilities in Southern Africa (BIOcapSA) programme, supported by the KfW Development Bank. The course begins on 30 November 2026, providing valuable skills in quality management for the biomanufacturing sector…[Learn more]

Request for Applications: Good Manufacturing Practice Course (South Africa)

Deadline: 8 November 2026

The Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH), in collaboration with UVU BIO and supported by the KfW Development Bank, is offering a free Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) course. This initiative is part of the Strengthening Biomanufacturing Capabilities in Southern Africa (BIOcapSA) programme, aimed at fostering skills development within the biomanufacturing sector. The course begins on 23 November 2026, offering industry-relevant training to enhance the local manufacture of biologics and vaccines…[Learn more] Call for Italy–South Africa Major Scientific Cooperation Projects

Deadline: 25 November 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy announces a call for large-scale project proposals under the Executive Program for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and South Africa for 2027-2029. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration in digital technologies, health, and sustainability…[Learn more] Call for Proposals for National Catalytic Organisation (South Africa)

Deadline: Ongoing

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites proposals from qualified organizations for the role of National Catalytic Organisation (NCO) to support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework of the Global Support Initiative to territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (ICCA-GSI) in South Africa…[Learn more] ECoWYERT Program for Youth and Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa

Deadline: Ongoing

The Enhancing Capacities of Women and Youth-led Enterprises for Regional Trade (ECoWYERT) Program is now open for applications. Led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the program offers training opportunities to young people, entrepreneurs, and businesses in South Africa. This initiative aims to enhance skills and foster growth in regional trade…[Learn more] Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Progr