Wales and Africa grants now open
The second round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme is now open to applicants.
The scheme enables community groups and organisations in Wales to access funding for small-scale projects that contribute to Wales’ delivery of UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver benefits to Wales and Africa.
The second round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme is now open to applicants, closing on 31 October 2025 at 11:59 pm. The earliest activity can begin is 19 January 2026.
WHAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR
Working with Sub-Saharan African partners, organisations can apply for grants between £5,000-£25,000 to make a tangible contribution to one of the four following themes:
Health
Lifelong Learning
Climate Change and Environment
Sustainable Livelihoods
Please ensure that you have read the guidance document on the WCVA website before beginning your request for funding.
PREVIOUSLY FUNDED PROJECTS
With support from the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme, Engineers for Overseas Development (EFOD) delivered vital sanitation infrastructure at Faith Nursery and Primary School in Bukedea, Uganda. Responding to unsafe and unhygienic conditions, EFOD volunteers worked with local builders to construct two toilet blocks using locally sourced materials and ecological sanitation systems, improving health, dignity and access to education for 170 children and staff.
Twenty young engineers from across Wales contributed to the project on site and remotely, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in sustainable design, budget management and intercultural collaboration. Their involvement not only strengthened local capacity but also deepened their professional skills and global awareness.
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY
Applications can be made through MAP, WCVA’s Multipurpose Application Portal. To register and see current funding opportunities from WCVA please go to map.wcva.cymru.
For general queries on the application process please email walesafricagrants@wcva.cymru or call 0300 111 0124.
For support on the development of your application please contact enquiries@hubcymruafrica.org.uk