How to Apply For Pathways to Progress Program

All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for the Pathways to Progress Program before the application deadline.

The USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for 2026 Pathways to Progress Program (US$10K in funding for Social Ventures) application form, requirements, eligibility, application guidelines, application deadline-closing date, and other opportunities updates are published here on Studentspen.com for free.

Pathways to Progress Program Application Instruction

Details of Pathways to Progress Program.

U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF)-Citi Foundation Grants for 2026 Pathways to Progress Program.

Up to US$10K in funding is available for social ventures that are:

• 100% African-owned and -managed
• Impact-driven
• Working with underserved and at-risk communities
• Revenue-generating

Eligibility:

• All non-governmental sectors
• The venture must be African-owned and -managed, based in, and operating in Kenya, Uganda, or Senegal
• One application allowed per business that is no more than US$10,000

• Viability of the proposed business or social venture.
• Proven success, including the applicant’s related experience and ability to execute.
• Impact — the potential for impact and a demonstration of how the venture will improve and change underserved and at-risk communities in which the grants are implemented, especially displaced people, child soldiers, young women, youth, and any other locally marginalized groups.
• Unmet Need — The degree to which the venture addresses unmet needs of underserved and at-risk communities and/or market demand.
• Sustainability — How sustainable is the venture and/or organization? “Donor dependent” organizations will not be selected.

Application instructions: 

• For start-up organizations, your submission must document the steps, timeline, and projected date when your registration will be adjudicated
• For existing businesses/organizations, your submission must include the following information from your organization:
  • Financial statements for the last 2 years, including tax clearance certificate from the last year
  • Registration document
  • Completed grant application form in English or French
• Submit all documents to the e-mail address below with the subject USADF-Citi Foundation GRANT APPLICATION – Applicant Name.
  • Uganda: [email protected]
  • Kenya: [email protected]
  • Senegal: [email protected]

The application has two parts. You must complete and submit both parts (the Microsoft Word document and the Excel financial document) for USADF to consider your application.

Download a copy of the grant application Part 1: In English In French

Download a copy of the grant application Part 2: In English In French

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for 2026 Pathways to Progress Program

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