MoFund Africa has opened applications for the second cohort of its Africa Impact Academy. It is admitting up to 100 organisations operating in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or Zambia, with applications closing on 5 November 2026. Its ten-month Academy is designed to help African-founded organisations improve financial and impact evidence, operations and grant readiness. This should not be marketed as an automatic grant upon acceptance.
Opportunity snapshot
- Geography: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia
- Funding: Academy participation is free; catalytic Africa Bridgeworks Fund grants of US$5,000–50,000 are described for funding-ready graduates, not guaranteed on admission.
- Deadline: 5 November 2026
- Eligible applicants: African-founded organisations working in health, education, energy or agriculture; check the current Academy eligibility and application form.
Programme objectives and funding
The Academy emphasises health, education, energy and agriculture. It prepares organisations to demonstrate operational credibility, quantify impact and improve due-diligence documentation. MoFund also describes the Africa Bridgeworks Fund, which may award catalytic grants between US$5,000 and US$50,000 to graduates assessed as funding-ready. The grant route is a subsequent decision and depends on the stated programme conditions.
Documents and eligibility evidence
Candidates should document their founding and operating country, programme sector, leadership, existing activities, actual participants or customers, income sources and funding needs. The available source does not establish that every selected Academy participant will obtain grant support. Applicants should examine whether the Academy’s participation requirements and ten-month commitment match their staff capacity.
How to apply
Go to MoFund Africa’s official Cohort 2 application page, review the current participation conditions and complete the application before 5 November 2026. Prepare a clear organisational profile, operational history and measurable results. If selected, confirm the Academy workload, data-protection obligations, any reporting requirements and the separate process for qualification to the Africa Bridgeworks Fund.
Illustrative project
A Kenyan community energy enterprise may be a relevant candidate if it can explain how many households its services reach, payment or subsidy arrangements, its installed capacity and future growth constraints. An agricultural organisation could bring credible farmer adoption and production records. In either case, the application should distinguish verified results from future targets.
Important limitations and risks
The opportunity combines free capacity development with a possible subsequent financing channel. It is not equivalent to a direct open call for US$50,000. An organisation should avoid treating the highest published graduate grant as anticipated income. Academy eligibility, selection and subsequent fund decisions are separate gates.
Applicant readiness checklist
- Confirm the official eligibility and application status, not merely the programme’s historical funding.
- Prepare accurate governance, registration and leadership records where required.
- Document activities, beneficiaries, measurable outputs and existing delivery evidence.
- Align line-item costs to the specific funding mechanism and permitted expenditure.
- Follow the official submission process, preserve evidence and allow time for technical problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an application fee?
MoFund says the Academy is free to participants.
Does admission guarantee a grant?
No. The catalytic grants are described for eligible funding-ready Academy graduates.
Which countries are covered?
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia in Cohort 2.
What sectors are prioritised?
Health, education, energy and agriculture.
What is the deadline?
5 November 2026.
Conclusion
Read the official programme page and supporting documentation before making an application. This article reflects information checked on 24 October 2026; the funder may revise dates, terms or intake rules.
For other grants, applicants can assess their capacity with the Africads Funding Readiness Toolkit.
