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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Segal Family Foundation (SFF)

Segal Family Foundation is an award-winning social impact funder that provides grants to early-stage local leaders and organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation operates an African Visionary Fellowship program and uses a participatory grantmaking approach through its all-African team to support visionaries in civil society and social entrepreneurship. View Segal Family Foundation (SFF)'s website for more information.
2 programs available
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    African Visionary Fellowship

    Support for African-led social impact leaders
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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    The Multiplier

    Flexible donor-advised giving for African organizations
    Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada

About Segal Family Foundation (SFF)

What is the mission of Segal Family Foundation (SFF)?

To back local African leaders with huge potential to transform society and help progressive donors do the same, promoting self-determination within African communities through equitable, localized philanthropy.

What type of organization is Segal Family Foundation (SFF)?

Segal Family Foundation (SFF) is a Foundation.

What is Segal Family Foundation (SFF)'s official website?

Segal Family Foundation (SFF)'s official website is https://www.segalfamilyfoundation.org/.

What else should I know about Segal Family Foundation (SFF)?

Rôle de Segal Family Foundation dans l'écosystème du financement

Segal Family Foundation est un bailleur de fonds spécialisé dans le financement des leaders locaux africains et des organisations de la société civile. La fondation adopte une approche de subvention participative et communautaire, s'appuyant sur des experts et des références locales pour identifier les partenaires potentiels. Elle maintient des partenariats à long terme avec les organisations visionnaires d'Afrique subsaharienne.

Programmes de financement

La fondation propose principalement des subventions de fonctionnement et de renforcement organisationnel aux organisations africaines. Son programme African Visionary Fellowship soutenu des centaines de fellows depuis 2017, couvrant des secteurs variés : éducation, santé, entrepreneuriat social, eau et assainissement, droits des femmes et des enfants, et développement communautaire.

Approche de sélection des partenaires

L'équipe de subvention, entièrement africaine, identifie les partenaires through current partners, local NGO consortiums, fellowship networks, peer funders, and embassy contacts. La fondation vise à renforcer les capacités organisationnelles de ses partenaires pour assurer leur pérennité.

Transparence et gouvernance

La fondation publie des informations sur ses fellows et partenairesfunded, démontrant un engagement envers la transparence. Elle fait partie de réseaux tels que le Council on Foundations, PEAK Grantmaking, et Catalyst 2030.