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Wilde Ganzen is currently accepting applications for its Blue Ambition Fund for Non-Profit Organisations and Social Enterprises 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Blue Ambition Fund promotes economic independence among marginalized youth (15-35) and women. For this call, the focus is on: Creating sustainable wage employment opportunities for youth and women through short-term skilling (technical, soft skills and/or coaching) in collaboration with the private sector to guarantee employment.Supporting Small and Growing Businesses to build capacity to increase their productivity, grow their business and create dignified job opportunities.
Funding Support: Grants for non-profits and social enterprises to strengthen their work with SMEs and youth skilling.
Capacity Building: Helps organisations expand productivity, improve business models, and create sustainable employment opportunities.
Youth & Women Empowerment: Focused on marginalized groups (ages 15–35 and women), enabling them to gain economic independence.
Job Creation: Encourages dignified wage employment through skills training, coaching, and partnerships with the private sector.
Organisational Growth: Shortlisted applicants undergo due diligence and receive structured support, enhancing credibility and long-term sustainability.
Regional Focus: Special opportunity for organisations in Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa to access international funding and networks.
You can apply for funding from Blue Ambition Fund for a programme that is:
• Supporting Small and Growing Businesses to build capacity to increase their productivity, grow their business and create dignified job opportunities.
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Criteria for eligible organisations
• Registered as not-for profit organisation in Uganda, Ethiopia or South Africa. International NGO’s and for-profit organisations are not eligible for funding under this project
• In case of a social enterprise, official documents must state how the company’s profit is reinvested to make social impact
• Be independent and neutral, not affiliated to political parties.
• Have been operating for at least 4 years
Apply for Wilde Ganzen - Blue Ambition Fund for Non-Profit Organisations and Social Enterprises
