Small Business Grants
Capital where it counts.
Non-dilutive seed grants and hands-on coaching for African micro-entrepreneurs ready to grow and hire.
Grant tiers
Spark
$250
Idea-stage micro-grants for first-time founders.
Grow
$1,500
Working capital for revenue-generating businesses.
Scale
$5,000
Expansion grants for businesses ready to hire.
What you get
- Non-dilutive cash grant — no equity, no debt
- 12 weeks of business coaching
- Bookkeeping & digital tools setup
- Access to the SCF founder network
- Optional follow-on funding for top performers
Eligibility
Built for African founders, by African networks.
You're eligible if you're an African resident aged 18+, leading a registered or informal small business that serves your local community. Women, youth, and rural founders are strongly encouraged to apply.
We don't fund extractive industries, gambling, or single-founder consultancies. We do fund retail, agribusiness, manufacturing, services, food, fashion, and tech.
Apply for a grant.
Applications open quarterly. Get in touch to be notified.