Grant application advisory
We guide researchers through proposal writing, eligibility mapping, budgeting, ethics review and funder requirements — strengthening applications and improving success rates.
Opening doors to funding.
We advise researchers on grant applications, connect them to the right opportunities, and serve as the interface between donors and the communities whose work deserves support — with hands-on proposal development, funder mapping and stewardship all the way through award and reporting.
Four ways we help move funding to impact.
Connecting researchers to opportunities
We maintain a live database of grant calls, fellowships and funding streams, and match researchers and community-led teams to opportunities aligned with their work.
Donor–researcher interface
We serve as a bridge between donors and researchers or communities — helping design calls, scope projects, structure oversight and ensure funds reach impactful work.
Institutional partnerships
We broker co-funded collaborations with universities, NGOs and government bodies to pool resources and scale research outcomes across regions.
How it works
From enquiry to award, step by step.
01
Enquire
Tell us about your research idea, career stage or funding priorities. First consultations are free.
02
Match
We identify funders whose scope, geography and stage fit your work, and map eligibility.
03
Craft
We co-develop the concept note, full proposal, budget and letters of support — and pressure-test it.
04
Submit & steward
We support submission, respond to reviewer queries, and stay involved through award, compliance and reporting.
Who we work with
Eligibility & fit.
If you fit any of these profiles — or you're not sure — reach out and we'll help you figure out where you stand.
- →Early-career and established researchers based in Africa, the diaspora, or partnering with African institutions
- →Universities, research institutes and think tanks seeking co-investigator or fiscal-sponsor arrangements
- →Community-based organizations with a research question and a delivery track record
- →Government departments needing evidence to inform policy or programme design
- →Donors and foundations designing new calls or seeking implementation partners
Frequently asked
Answers before you ask.
Do you provide grants directly?
GRA is primarily a grant advisory and matchmaking organization. We occasionally administer sub-grants for donor partners, and we can serve as fiscal sponsor for qualifying projects — get in touch to discuss specifics.
Is there a fee for advisory support?
First consultations are free. Ongoing proposal-development support may be delivered pro bono for early-career researchers and community organizations, or on a cost-recovery basis for institutional clients.
Which funders do you work with?
We track hundreds of active calls across research foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, and private philanthropies. Our team will map your work to funders whose priorities align.
How long does the process take?
From first enquiry to a submitted proposal typically takes 4–12 weeks, depending on funder deadlines, proposal complexity and the maturity of your concept.
Apply or enquire
Reach out to the grants team.
Whether you need help shaping a proposal, finding the right funder, or exploring a partnership, our team will guide you through the next steps.