TRENDING OPPORTUNITIES 1.JAPAN WATER FORUM FUND 2025 GRANTS Description: The Japan Water Forum Fund (JWF Fund) supports grassroots organizations addressing local water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges in developing countries. The fund provides small-scale financial assistance for sustainable, community-led solutions. In response to ongoing infectious disease concerns like COVID-19, the 2025 round continues to prioritize WASH-related projects such as clean water access, sanitation, irrigation, and disaster risk mitigation. Website: https://www.waterforum.jp/news/23396/ Amount: $1,500 - $7,500 Deadline: June 30, 2025 2.AFRICA'S BUSINESS HEROES (ABH) PRIZE COMPETITION 2025 Description: Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), an initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation, is a pan-African competition that supports and celebrates the continent’s most innovative and impactful entrepreneurs. Each year, 10 finalists compete in a Grand Finale pitch for a share of $1.5 million in grant funding. In addition to cash prizes, finalists receive world-class mentorship, media exposure, tailored training, and lifelong access to an exclusive community of African business leaders, investors, and change-makers. Website: https://africabusinessheroes.org/en/register Amount: $100,000 - $300,000 Deadline: June 30, 2025 3.SMALL GRANTS-MULTISECTORAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESPONSE IN NIGERIA CASH GRANTS Description: The Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is offering small grants to local Nigerian NGOs to address urgent community needs identified in its Multisectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA). The grant supports critical, short-term interventions across various sectors, including governance, food security, health, WASH, protection, and education — especially in conflict-affected communities such as Mangu, Bassa, Bokkos, and Riyom. Website: https://cradil.org/small-grants-multisectoral-needs-assessment-msna-response Amount: $100 - $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2025 4.LESLIE BROWN RESEARCH GRANT (AFRICA) Description: The Raptor Research Foundation invites applications for the Leslie Brown Research Grant, which supports research and the dissemination of knowledge on African birds of prey. The grant aims to foster ornithological research in Africa by supporting high-quality, field-based studies on raptors (birds of prey). Website: https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-awards/brown-memorial-grant Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Deadline: June 30, 2025 Find more trending grant opportunities you qualify for on our grants recommendation engine; Grants For Me. Sign up for FREE here: https://grantsforme.xyz