To mark Africa Youth Month and its fifth anniversary, ICOYACA is awarding five microgrants of US$500 each to youth-owned businesses. Applicants must tell ICOYACA about their business, how they would use the grant and what difference it would make. ICOYACA describes itself as a youth body working on youth participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), so the grants fit its focus on young entrepreneurs.
ICOYACA Microgrants 2026: Five US$500 Grants for Youth-Owned Businesses
Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA)
| Category | Grants |
|---|---|
| Provider | Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA) |
| Deadline | 6 November 2026 |
| Status | Open |
Deadline
Closes in 3 days
6 November 2026
How to apply
- Prepare your supporting documents.
- Register or log in on the ICOYACA Portal and submit your application there. Tell them about your business, how you would use the grant and the difference it would make.
- Use the portal link from the poster: portal.icoyacaafrica.org/opportunities/7
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Eligibility
- Aged 18 to 35
- Majority owner of a registered business
- Has a business bank account or mobile money account
Benefits
- A one-off US$500 microgrant to support business growth
- Only five grants are available, so it is highly competitive
- Condition: successful applicants must attend ICOYACA’s fifth anniversary webinar live to receive the grant