Micro-Grants for Africa

Liberty International's micro-grant program offers $1,000 in funding to grassroots African organizations committed to advancing liberty, free markets, and human rights across the African continent.

Purpose: Funding local initiatives that champion liberty, free markets, and human rights. Support innovative, impactful projects that spread classical liberal ideas, promote free enterprise, and protect individual rights.

Geographic Scope: Africa (preference given to African-led organizations)

Focus Areas:

• Public education
• Policy advocacy
• Community organizing
• Youth empowerment
• Entrepreneurship training
• Media campaigns
• Events promoting freedom and individual rights

Eligibility & Criteria

Organization Requirements:

• Must be legally registered as a non-profit in operating country
• Mission must align with Liberty International's vision and mission (individual liberty, free markets, human rights)
• Preference given to African-led organizations
• Can submit one proposal per application cycle

What They Fund:

• Projects that contribute meaningfully to the cause of liberty
• Grassroots and local initiatives

Geographic Preference: Africa-centered with preference to African-led organizations; however, non-African organizations may apply if projects demonstrate strong alignment with mission

Selection Process

• Competitive review process
• Evaluated based on: alignment with mission, feasibility, potential for impact, and organizational track record
• Shortlisted applicants may be invited for Zoom discussion
• Grant awards made annually

Contact Information

Address: Liberty International (International Society for Individual Liberty), 539 W Commerce St #6427, Dallas, TX 75208

EIN: 54-1512492

Application Process

Submission Method: Online application form

Application Deadlines:

• Applications accepted year-round
• Annual deadline for consideration: February 20th
• No unsolicited grant requests accepted

1. Personal Details

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address

2. Organizational Information

• Name of Organization (required)
• Mission of the Organization (required, up to 1000 characters)
• Website
• Contact Number
• Legal Status (required)
• Upload organization's legal registration document (PDF only)
  • Must be official certificate or government-issued document confirming non-profit status
  • Examples: certificate of incorporation, NGO registration, charity commission document
  • Must show unique NGO number or registration ID if issued by country

3. Project Plan

• Detailed Summary of the Project and Planned Activities (up to 3000 characters) - Clear and concise overview of what you plan to do, why it matters
• Planned Use of Grant Funds (up to 1300 characters) - How you will use the $1,000 grant
• Intended Outputs of the Grant (up to 1300 characters) - Expected results and deliverables
• How Will You Measure the Success of These Outcomes? (up to 1300 characters) - Impact measurement methodology

4. Track Record

• Summary of Prior Year Accomplishments (up to 1300 characters) - Recent work and impact
• Audit or Financial Review (PDF Upload, required) - Most recent financial report, audit, or statement of income and expenditure

5. Submission

• Submit application or save as draft
• Following initial review, may schedule Zoom call to discuss project in further detail