The GFF x CIVIC VOICES Funding Opportunity is providing financial support to local civil society organizations (CSOs), youth-led organizations, and community-based organizations working to strengthen civic engagement and improve health and nutrition outcomes for women, children, and adolescents across Africa. The initiative is being implemented through the World Bank Group’s GFF × CIVIC partnership, a collaboration between the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents (GFF) and CIVIC: The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance. The program seeks to address barriers that often prevent civil society and young people from meaningfully participating in health policy and financing processes. Through the VOICES consortium, organizations in up to 22 African countries can apply for subgrants supporting advocacy, coalition-building, youth leadership, and domestic resource mobilization for health and nutrition. About the GFF x CIVIC VOICES Funding Opportunity The VOICES initiative is being delivered by a consortium led by PATH, in partnership with the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the Organisation of African Youth (OAY). The partners work together under VOICES, which stands for Voices Organizing for Inclusive Civic Engagement and Sustainability. The initiative focuses particularly on strengthening civil society engagement around domestic resource mobilization for the health and nutrition needs of women, children, and adolescents. A total of up to US$3.35 million in financial support will be awarded across participating African countries. Selected organizations will also have access to advocacy training, budget analysis technical assistance, and mentorship designed to strengthen their capacity to influence health financing and policy processes. Funding Amount and Grant Duration The funding opportunity will provide grants of up to 18 months to successful partnerships. Rather than supporting individual organizations alone, the program requires applicants to form partnerships that bring together multiple organizations with complementary experience and community connections. Each partnership must consist of at least two and no more than three organizations. At least one organization within each partnership must be youth-led. The funding can therefore provide participating organizations with both financial resources and technical support to develop stronger advocacy initiatives and collaborative approaches to health and nutrition financing. Who Can Apply? The opportunity is open to eligible organizations operating in the African countries covered by the program. Applicants must be local civil society organizations, youth-led organizations, and/or community-based organizations. Organizations applying as a partnership must meet the requirement of having between two and three participating organizations, including at least one youth-led organization. Applicants should carefully review the official call for proposals and accompanying application materials to confirm country eligibility, partnership requirements, proposal criteria, and other conditions before submitting an application. Areas of Focus The VOICES funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that strengthen: Civil society participation in health policy and financing processes Youth leadership and meaningful civic engagement Coalition-building among civil society organizations Domestic resource mobilization for health and nutrition Advocacy for women’s, children’s, and adolescent health Community participation in decision-making processes Evidence-informed advocacy and budget analysis Successful organizations will also benefit from capacity-strengthening opportunities, including advocacy training, technical assistance on budget analysis, and mentorship. Application Deadline Applications for the GFF x CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 23:59 East Africa Time (EAT). Organizations interested in applying should begin preparing their partnership arrangements and technical proposals well before the deadline. Applicants should also consult the official call documents and frequently asked questions to ensure that their submissions comply with all requirements. How to Apply Eligible organizations should review the official VOICES Call for Proposals, technical proposal submission template, and frequently asked questions before preparing an application. The official materials provide information about the application process, eligibility requirements, proposal expectations, and submission procedures. The opportunity is administered through the VOICES consortium led by PATH, with AFIDEP and OAY as partners. Why This Opportunity Matters The GFF x CIVIC VOICES initiative provides an opportunity for African civil society and youth-led organizations to strengthen their participation in health financing and policy discussions. By combining grant funding with training, technical assistance, and mentorship, the initiative is intended to support stronger advocacy and more inclusive civic engagement around health and nutrition. Organizations with relevant community experience, advocacy capacity, youth engagement networks, or expertise in health financing may consider forming eligible partnerships and developing proposals aligned with the objectives of the funding opportunity. Deadline: October 7, 2026, at 23:59 EAT Funding: Up to US$3.35 million across up to 22 African countries Grant duration: Up to 18 months Eligible applicants: Local CSOs, youth-led organizations and community-based organizations Partnership requirement: 2–3 organizations, including at least 1 youth-led organization VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. All opportunities are sourced from official announcements and external sources for informational purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to verify all details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements from the official source before applying. Opportunities may be updated or changed by the providing organisations.