15+ New Opportunities Now Open — Exclusively for South Africa!

15+ New Opportunities Now Open — Exclusively for South Africa!. From grassroots nonprofits to cutting-edge tech startups, South Africans now have access to over 15 exclusive funding calls and support programmes—all accepting applications throughout May–July 2025. These opportunities span heritage, gender justice, green innovation, employment, and women’s empowerment. Act now—deadlines are closing fast!

Overview

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the organizations listed. This summary is for informational purposes only.

Looking to elevate your impact, scale your business, or secure financial backing for your cause? A variety of grants, fellowships, and challenge calls are currently accepting applications exclusively from South African individuals, entrepreneurs, and civil society groups. These include government-backed, international, and donor-supported initiatives.

Highlights of New Funding & Support Programmes

National Heritage Council Funding for Heritage

• Deadline: 30 June 2025
• Focus: Preserving heritage via research, publication, and skills transfer
  Apply here

Public Screenings on Gender-Based Violence (NFVF)

• Deadline: 30 June 2025
• Focus: Film projects that raise awareness about GBV
  Apply here

IDC Social Employment Fund

• Deadline: 13 June 2025
• Focus: Funding for employment-creating community projects
  Apply here

U.S. Embassy South Africa Annual Program Statement

• Deadline: 11 July 2025
• Focus: Civil society, education, public diplomacy
  Apply here

Ukusekela Small Projects & Support Fund

• Deadline: 6 June 2025
• Focus: Local CBOs, FBOs, NGOs supporting marginalized communities
  Apply here

Innovation, Business & Research

SA Tech Challenge 2025

• Deadline: 30 June 2025
• Focus: Tech innovations by MSMEs
  Apply here

ICGEB-SAWBP PhD Fellowship (Women in Biotechnology)

• Deadline: 17 June 2025
• Focus: PhD support for women in biotech
  Apply here

Green Innovators Pitch 10.0

• Deadline: 6 June 2025
• Focus: Pitching eco-innovations for impact
  Apply here

Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-SA)

• Deadline: 16 June 2025
• Focus: Clean tech acceleration for SMMEs
  Apply here

Skills, Leadership & Employment

Jobs Fund – Green & Informal Economies Round

• Deadline: 5 June 2025
• Focus: Supporting employment through green & informal projects
  Apply here

SA Field Epidemiology Training Programme

• Deadline: 1 July 2025
• Focus: Applied training in public health and epidemiology
  Apply here

CorpsAfrica Volunteer Program (South Africa)

• Deadline: 15 June 2025
• Focus: 10-month volunteer service in underserved communities
  Apply here

15+ New Opportunities Now Open — Exclusively for South Africa!

Women & Youth Empowerment

SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator

• Deadline: 13 June 2025
• Focus: Scale support for women-owned startups in eThekwini
  Apply here

South African Women in Science Awards

• Deadline: 10 June 2025
• Focus: Recognizing top women scientists and researchers
  Apply here

Tourism & Hospitality

Booking.com Hospitality Growth Programme

• Deadline: 13 June 2025
• Focus: Hospitality entrepreneurship in Mpumalanga, KZN, Cape West Coast
  Apply here

Knysna SMME Incubator Programme

• Deadline: 26 June 2025
• Focus: Supporting local SMMEs through mentorship and incubation
  Apply here

How to Maximize These Opportunities

• Ensure your documents are current (CIPC registration, B-BBEE, tax clearance)
• Read eligibility rules carefully before applying
• Start early to allow time for proposal writing and attachments
• Bookmark the funders’ official websites for future opportunities

Final Note

South Africans from all walks of life—NGOs, women-led startups, researchers, and small businesses—can benefit from these open calls. With most deadlines falling between 5–30 June 2025, now is the time to apply, pitch, and grow.

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