About the Program
CESRA believes that small organizations doing quiet but powerful work at the grassroots level often have the greatest impact. Through our Grassroots Grants Program, we aim to support local, community-led initiatives across Africa that align with CESRA’s core pillars: education, social welfare, environmental sustainability, and faith-based action.
We offer small grants (USD 100 – 5,000) to local projects that create real, sustainable change—especially those that would otherwise be overlooked by large donors.
What We Fund
Are you
Practical and community-driven Organization?
Are you
Managed by grassroots or faith-based organizations
Are you
Aligned with CESRA’s core focus areas
Are you
Registred as CESRA Member. Its Free
Projects We Fund Are:
Education & Vocational Training
School support (uniforms, desks, books)
Adult literacy and life skills
Women’s skills training and community learning
Social Welfare
Feeding programs and nutrition support
Shelters for vulnerable populations
Child protection and safe spaces
Environmental Protection
Tree planting and community clean-ups
Eco-awareness campaigns
Water conservation and sustainable practices
Faith-Based Social Action
Outreach by churches, mosques, and faith groups
Community service grounded in faith
Youth mentorship and values-based initiatives
Youth Leadership Development
Mentorship, civic engagement, and volunteerism for young people
Gender Equality Advocacy
Workshops, campaigns, and safe spaces for women and girls
Clean Water Access
Provision of clean and safe water in rural or underserved area
Social Entrepreneurship
Innovative, small-scale businesses that solve community problems
Disaster Relief & Preparedness
Emergency support and training for community disaster readiness
Poverty Alleviation
Job creation, vocational training, and financial empowerment
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, your organization must:
Be a registered community-based or faith-based organization
Be located in Africa, with priority given to underserved rural or peri-urban communities
Have an annual operating budget below USD 10,000
Not be affiliated with a political party
Be able to demonstrate transparency and accountability in fund usage
We do not Fund
❌ Salaries or personal allowances
❌ Large infrastructure projects (e.g. building schools or hospitals)
❌ Government or for-profit entities
❌ Projects outside of Africa
❌ Projects without measurable outcomes
How to Apply
Online Application Form (available here )
Attach a 1-page letter of support from a local authority or community leader.
Deadlines
We accept applications quarterly:
January 15-February 15
April 15 to May 15
July 15 to August 15
October 15 to November 15
Reporting & Follow-Up
Grantees must submit:
A simple impact report within 6 months of receiving funding
Photos, videos, or testimonials from beneficiaries
Proof of expenditure (receipts, budgets, etc.)
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