Call for Applications:The African Union Civic Tech Fund 2.0

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The second round of the African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF), which invites innovative African projects to use technology to effect positive change is now open to applications.

Summary	Data
Type:	Grants & Fundings
For:	Organizations
Status:	❌ Closed
Deadline:	May 12, 2024
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Details

The African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF) presents an opportunity for dynamic African initiatives to catalyse and scale their innovative civic tech solutions. If you are harnessing the power of technology to drive citizen-led transformative action across the African continent, this call is for you.

Successful recipients of the grant call will receive up to €15000 in financial support to scale and accelerate their civic-tech projects and initiatives. Applications for funding must align with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 – Africa’s blueprint and master plan to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development.

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The second round of the AUCTF presents an opportunity for dynamic African organizations, initiatives, and projects.

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This 12-month initiative seeks to catalyse and scale innovative civic tech solutions that harness the power of technology to drive citizen-led transformative action across the African continent.

In particular, the Fund responds to the need to drive forward meaningful citizen participation in spaces of governance through the innovative use of data and digital technologies to address governance and development challenges while recognising the central importance of Africa’s youth in shaping the future of the continent.

Eligibility

Open to local organisations and projects operating and registered within African countries

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Benefits

Successful recipients of the grant call will receive up to €15000

How to Apply

Applications for the AUCTF grant close on May 12, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to scale up your initiative and make a lasting impact on Africa’s development journey.

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