Collaboration Grant – Advancing thriving African cities through collaboration

Collaboration Grant – Advancing thriving African cities through collaboration is sponsored by Million Lives Collective, sponsored by the Judith Neilson Foundation. This opportunity from the Million Lives Collective and the Judith Neilson Foundation offers flexible grant funding, coaching, and networking for members to collaborate on urban impact at scale in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Collaboration Grant — Million Lives Collective Advancing thriving African cities through collaboration Sponsored by the Judith Neilson Foundation, the Million Lives Collective is offering its Members a unique opportunity to collaborate for urban impact at scale in Sub-Saharan Africa. What becomes possible when you combine the strengths of multiple impactful, proven and rapidly scaling innovations?

Urban challenges are complex, dynamic and unpredictable, but when innovators collaborate - drawing on their unique resources, skills and expertise across sectors - they can be better understood and addressed.

This opportunity will provide flexible grant funding and targeted technical assistance for partnerships of MLC Members and other ecosystem actors — including civil society organizations, public and private agencies, research institutions and community groups — to co-design, test and refine new solutions to pressing urban challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Selected collaborators will receive $75k in flexible grant funding, alongside targeted coaching support and networking opportunities Applications follow a three stage process, involving a short form, virtual pitches and a final proposal review. Click apply to start sharing your ideas today Frequently asked questions Want to check your eligibility, get inspired, or learn more about the application process? Our FAQs page has you covered