Uganda: Up to $35,000 for Community Organisations + 4 More Opportunities

[November 2026] Are you an NGO, community-based organisation, refugee-led organisation or young changemaker in Uganda looking for new opportunities? Here are five calls supporting climate justice, community development, tree planting, sports inclusion and international youth exchange. These opportunities offer potential grants, project support, capacity building and opportunities to strengthen local initiatives and create lasting community impact.

Call for Proposals: Sport, Inclusion and Francophonie 2027 – Uganda

Deadline: 8 November 2026

The initiative aims to use sports as a tool to promote social inclusion, youth empowerment, gender equality and intercultural dialogue in Uganda. Aims - Promote Olympic values through sports activities. - - - Promote inclusion and accessibility for disadvantaged communities. - Encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation. - Integrate French language and Francophone cultural activities.

Eligibility

- Local organisations capable of implementing projects in Uganda. - Legally registered organisations with demonstrated implementation capacity. - Applicants must submit projects connecting sports with Olympic values, inclusion and Francophonie. - Each organisation may submit only one proposal. -

Partial co-funding is encouraged

Funding: Selected organisations can request between UGX 4.5 million and UGX 7.5 million. Projects should be implemented between December 2026 and March 2027. Learn More Climate Justice Small Grants – Uganda

Deadline: 31 December 2026.

The Climate Justice Small Grants programme aims to empower grassroots organisations and community groups to implement locally driven climate action and environmental justice initiatives. Aims - Support community-led climate adaptation and resilience projects. - - Strengthen community participation in climate decision-making. - - Encourage women-led and youth-led environmental initiatives. - Support community-based environmental monitoring and advocacy.

Eligibility

- Community-Based Organisations (CBOs). - - Women-led and youth-led groups. - Environmental justice movements. - Unregistered community groups may also apply if they demonstrate legitimacy and strong community support. Funding: Grants ranging from US$1,000 to US$5,000 are available. Projects can run for 3–12 months and may support climate awareness campaigns, environmental monitoring, conservation, advocacy, training and community resilience activities. Learn More Support for Refugee-Led Organisations and Community-Based Organisations in Uganda

Deadline: 9 November 2026

The African Youth Action Network (AYAN) invites Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to participate in a two-year programme designed to strengthen grassroots organisations working with refugee and host communities in Uganda. Aims - Strengthen the institutional capacity of grassroots organisations. - Improve organisational governance and financial management. - - Support refugee-led and community-driven initiatives. - Improve organisational visibility and networking. - Strengthen the long-term sustainability of community organisations.

Eligibility

- Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs). - Community-Based Organisations (CBOs). - Grassroots organisations operating in any of Uganda’s 13 refugee-hosting districts. - Organisations must have been active for at least 6–12 months. - Priority is given to underfunded organisations with little or no international donor funding. - Small, emerging and self-help groups are encouraged to apply or be nominated. Funding: More than 18 selected organisations will receive flexible funding ranging from US$10,000 to US$35,000 each. Additional support includes organisational strengthening, governance assistance, financial management, donor-readiness training, networking and two years of tailored accompaniment. Learn More Trees 4 Karamoja (T4K) Initiative – Uganda

Deadline: 18 November 2026

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) invites proposals to develop sustainable and regenerative agroforestry value chains that protect forest resources and strengthen community livelihoods in Uganda’s Karamoja region. Aims - Restore forest and tree cover in Karamoja. - Promote sustainable agroforestry practices. - Protect natural resources and biodiversity. - Strengthen climate resilience and sustainable land management. - Develop regenerative agricultural value chains. - Improve livelihood opportunities for women and young people. - Encourage sustainable income-generating activities through forest-based enterprises.

Eligibility

- Nonprofit civil society organisations registered in Italy’s official civil society organisation register. - Applicants must meet the registration and eligibility requirements specified in the official call. - Each applicant must work with at least one local civil society organisation in Uganda. - Proposed projects must focus on the Karamoja region. -

Geographic Focus: Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Amudat districts.

Funding: One grant of approximately €1.78 million is available to support a 36-month project. The grant covers 100% of eligible project costs, with no co-financing requirement. Learn More AU-EU Youth Exchange Programme – Uganda

Deadline: Ongoing

The AU-EU Youth Exchange Programme, known as Artivism Without Borders, aims to bring together young refugee and migrant artists from Uganda and France to use creative expression to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusive narratives around migration, identity and belonging. Aims - Promote refugee rights and social inclusion through art. - Encourage intercultural dialogue and international collaboration. - Provide opportunities for young artists to share experiences and creative practices. - Challenge stereotypes and discrimination against migrant and refugee communities. - Support collaborative artistic projects and public exhibitions. - Build networks among y