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Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Mastercard Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-13

About This Grant

Supports financial inclusion, youth employment, and agricultural productivity across Africa.

Grant Summary

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a Mastercard Foundation grant providing $100K to $5M for nonprofit, small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

financial inclusionyouth employmentagriculture

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund from Mastercard Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Mastercard Foundation before the deadline.
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Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund?

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is offered by Mastercard Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund provide?

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund provides between $100K and $5M per award from Mastercard Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund deadline?

Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Mastercard Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund?

To apply for Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Mastercard Foundation.