With the MicroProjects grants 2024 Scheme the German Embassy seeks to support NGOs / NPOs and other civil society actors which support marginalised, and impoverished communities or communities in transition.

The focus of the support is on the following sectors in South Africa:

• Women’s Rights
• Anti-Discrimination of any kind
• Just Energy Transition
• Local Economic Development/Alternative Livelihoods

Grants

• A Maximum amount of EUR 25,000 ( The exchange rates into local currency may vary ) can be granted per Project

Check: Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants program 2024 { Up to $75000}

Eligibility for Microprojects Grants 2024

• Projects, which cannot be financed by the body responsible itself (e.g. Community Based, Non-Government and Faith Based Organizations registered in South Africa) can be supported.
• Project examples to be funded: Bore holes, garden projects, shelters for vulnerable children, construction/renovation of school classes (only in Eswatini and Lesotho), income generating articles (sewing machines, tools/machines for a joinery or a locksmith’s trade) etc.

• Projects, which are of advantage to Government agencies, business people or other individuals seeking support in order to establish or improve their services or private businesses do not qualify.

Also Check:  The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2024 { up to € 50,000 in Prize }

Application of Microprojects Grants 2024

Please send the application form to the German Embassy:

• Describing your organization (members, financial background, etc.),
• Give reference to projects already initiated by your organization (experience),
• Explain the project you seek financial support for (target group, etc.),
• Provide a detailed financial estimate of the project (Project´s self-contribution, donor´s contribution; membership dues, land) as well as
• Time and location of the project.

Send your application for funding to [email protected] until 15 April 2024.