Grants in 2026
Karibu has established Participatory Grantmaking as a permanent part of our Africa Grant Program. Building on this experience, we aim to gradually expand this approach to our grantmaking in other regions where we work. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work towards implementing this model across our grant programs.
Karibu has two primary grantmaking models, which aim to meet the various needs of our partner networks in their bold efforts for a more just world.
Below you will find important information that you should read carefully before submitting a Note of Interest via our Grant Management System (GMS).
Asia, Latin-America, Middle East, and Global Grant
Karibu’s grantmaking program for groups in Asia, Latin-America, Middle East, and global processes.
This grant program supports activities and movements that are anchored in Asia, Latin-America, Middle East, or globally (with a global South focus). As a general rule, movements in the Global North cannot apply.
This grant program is open to both existing partners and new potential partners.
Not received a grant from Karibu before / new potential partner?
If you are a new potential partner, you cannot submit a full grant application directly.
The first step is to submit a Note of Interest, which Karibu will review before shortlisting selected organizations, networks, or movements.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full grant application.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR 2026:
1st June
1st September
1st November
Africa Grant
(Karibu’s African-led grantmaking program. The Core Group, consisting of African activists and civil society members, leads the grantmaking decision-making process.
This grant program is African-led and co-designed, and only groups (social movements, associations, organizations, cooperatives, collectives, and/or networks) that are based in Africa can apply.
The Africa Grant is currently not open for applications or Notes of Interest.
DEADLINES FOR SENDING IN A NOTE OF INTEREST:
To be announced early 2027
Would you like to send a Note of Interest?
1. Please note that this is not an application, if your Note of Interest is shortlisted you will be contacted to submit a full application.
2. Read carefully Karibu’s Frequently Asked Questions for important information about Karibu, our grants, and what types of initiatives are eligible for support before you consider sending in note of interest.
3. If you do not have an account from before, register for a new account to start the application process
4. Login to the GMS, and click “Register your interest for potential future Karibu grant support“.
