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Digital Democracy Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa (DDISA) Fund

Sub-Saharan Africa Democracy Innovation Fund (OpenUp; co-funded by Denmark, the EU and Norad)

Amount or benefit
Tier 1 project grant R45,000; support funds incl. Emergency Fund up to ZAR 45,000, Care & Meet Fund up to ZAR 15,000, Subscription Fund up to ZAR 3,500
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Organisations based in (or with an office in) Sub-Saharan Africa, formally registered or via a fiscal sponsor, with civic engagement or inclusive democracy projects that have a clear digital innovation component; women-, youth- and marginalised-led groups encouraged.

Applicant type
Nonprofit/NGO
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Africa-wide
Sectors
Governance & civicTechnology & innovationSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

Tier 1 project grant R45,000; support funds incl. Emergency Fund up to ZAR 45,000, Care & Meet Fund up to ZAR 15,000, Subscription Fund up to ZAR 3,500

Notes
Amounts are in South African rand.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Cohort 2 applications ran 3 – 23 August 2026; applications now closed
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (ddisafund.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at ddisafund.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
ddisafund.org
From the official page
“Cohort 2 applications opened on 3 August and close on 23 August 2026. ... Unfortunately, applications have closed.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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