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$50K – $5M (via challenge funds and partners)
Norad supports development and humanitarian initiatives across themes including climate, food, environment and energy; human rights and civil society; education and research; gender equality; health; and governance and economic development. The available data indicates typical funding of $50K to $5M via challenge funds and partners. It also highlights guarantees for renewable energy investments in low- and middle-income countries, alongside geographic focus that includes pan-African priority countries, Ukraine, and Sudan.
Humanitarian assistance and comprehensive response
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine
A Norwegian support programme for both civilian and military aid.
Climate, food, environment and energy
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Human rights and civil society
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Education and research
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Gender Equality
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Health
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Governance and economic development
Listed by Norad as one of its thematic areas.
Guarantees for renewable energy investments in low- and middle-income countries
Private sector support area highlighted by Norad.
Norway's development cooperation agency. Major Africa funder with focus on climate, health, education, and governance. Works primarily through Norwegian NGOs and multilateral organizations, but increasing direct partnerships. Innovation Norway has specific programs for African startups. Norad is also a key funder behind the Disability Rights Fund and other inclusive development initiatives.
Multi-year funding, Norwegian partner expertise, climate and governance technical assistance
Most funding channeled through Norwegian NGOs — can be hard to access directly. Smaller bilateral budget than UK/France.
Align your application closely to one of Norad’s named thematic areas and show clear relevance to its geographic priorities. If your work involves renewable energy in low- and middle-income countries, consider whether a guarantee or partner-led funding route is the best fit, since the cited ticket sizes are through challenge funds and partners.
1968
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Funding flows through Norwegian NGOs and multilaterals to thousands of African organizations