Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa | International Grant Opportunities

International funderBased in Germany

Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa

Leipheim, GermanyWebsite

About Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa

The Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa focuses on direct, practical aid for children and other vulnerable people, especially in Africa, with emphasis on nourishment, education, health, and improving day-to-day living conditions through trusted local partners. It also supports humanitarian and peace-related work, including crisis response and medical aid, and funds some social welfare and charitable projects in Germany through partner organizations. The foundation’s stated ethos is strongly values-driven, grounded in humanity, charity, and community ('Ubuntu'), and it appears to favor hands-on projects with clear local impact rather than broad policy or advocacy work.

Focus Areas

Child Welfare and Direct AidFood Security and NutritionHealth and Medical AidEducation Projects in AfricaCommunity Development through Local PartnersHumanitarian Relief and Peacebuilding

Giving Approach

Primarily project-based grants, often routed through partner organizations rather than open public competitions. Support appears to be targeted and mission-specific, with funding for humanitarian, education, and development activities in Africa, plus some Germany-based social aid and peace-focused initiatives; grant sizes and frequency are not publicly specified.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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Ernst Prost Stiftung Förderantrag

social welfarepoverty reliefdisability support+3 more

Who can apply: Only nonprofit organizations with a seat in Germany may apply. If an individual needs help, a trusted aid organization such as Diakonie, Caritas, CJD, Mobil mit Behinderung e.V., Lebenshilfe e.V., Rotes Kreuz, another nonprofit social service, or a church congregation should submit the application. Funding must be consistent with the foundation's statutory purposes and not violate law or public morals.

Deadline: No deadline stated; applications can be submitted at any time.

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Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa grantmaking

educationnutritionhumanitarian aid+3 more

Who can apply: Only charitable organizations with seat in Germany may apply. For private individuals in need, a trusted aid organization must submit the request. Funding must serve the foundation's statutory charitable purposes and comply with legal and ethical requirements.

Deadline: No deadline stated; applications appear to be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Ernst Prost Foundation for Africa - Project Grants

EducationFood security / NutritionHealth+2 more

Who can apply: Only non-profit organisations with a registered seat in Germany may apply. Projects must serve statutory charitable purposes and not violate laws or public morals. Applicants must provide current tax exemption certificate (Körperschaftsteuerfreistellungsbescheid). Private individuals should apply via a trusted aid organisation which can submit on their behalf.

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Menschen für Frieden - Frieden für Menschen (People for Peace) - Grants / Humanitarian Funding

Humanitarian aidMedical aidPeacebuilding+1 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are non-profit organisations based in Germany. Funding is intended for humanitarian and medical aid and peace-promoting activities; military or weapon-related procurements are not supported. The foundation issues donation receipts for eligible uses.

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Ernst Prost Stiftung - General Project Grants

Social welfareEducationDirect aid for people in need+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be non-profit organisations with a registered seat in Germany. Funding may only be used for statutory purposes; projects contrary to law or public morals are not eligible. Required: detailed project description, proof of need, budget, current tax-exemption certificate.

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