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Applications are currently being accepted for the Dovetail Impact Foundation Acceleration Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Dovetail Acceleration Program invests in early-stage, locally-led African organizations. We pair unrestricted funding with structured coaching and capacity support designed to strengthen the foundations required for long-term growth. Our focus is on helping organizations build the clarity, systems, and leadership capacity that support funder readiness and healthy scale.
Organizations that fully engage in the Program strengthen:
Strategic clarity and measurable impact focus
A credible and compelling case for support
Fundraising and financial systems that support sustainable growth
Leadership alignment and lifecycle awareness
A peer community of leaders building alongside them
The Program is an investment in organizational strength. Participation does not imply future Dovetail funding, but it is designed to help organizations build the capacities that position them for serious consideration by growth-focused funders.
We are looking for prospective partners who are:
Locally-led, African, not-for-profit organizations
In operation for at least 2 years
Officially registered in their country of operation
Operating with an annual budget under $500,000
Led by a team ready to invest meaningful time in capacity building
The application process includes:
An open call for eligible organizations
A first-round written application
A limited number of second-round applicants invited to submit additional materials
A brief interview with a member of our team
Final cohort selections and notification
