Funding for Local Development: Opportunities for Community Organisations in Cape Verde
Support from the Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) represents an unmissable opportunity for civil society organisations in Cape Verde seeking to strengthen their autonomy and promote sustainable development from the grassroots up. This initiative aims to empower local communities, enabling them to manage their own resources and take the lead in decision-making processes that directly affect their daily lives.
In Cape Verde, where civil society organisations play a crucial role in social cohesion and in addressing environmental and economic challenges, the concept of community philanthropy takes on particular significance. The GFCF is guided by the principle of ‘shifting power’ (Shift the Power), arguing that true transformation occurs when local stakeholders have a voice and the necessary means to decide their own future. These grants are intended to support projects that make the most of community assets, foster mutual trust and encourage the mobilisation of local resources.
The grants awarded by the GFCF are intended for community foundations, local development associations and informal networks working for the common good across the archipelago. The grant-awarding process is characterised by its flexibility and focus on continuous learning, enabling Cape Verdean organisations to tailor the funding to their actual institutional and community needs, rather than being constrained by rigid external agendas.
If your organisation operates in Cape Verde and wishes to strengthen the impact of community philanthropy in your region, prepare your proposal and join this global network for local transformation.
- Application deadline: 31 December 2026
- Further information and applications: GFCF Grant Award Process
