UHAI EASHRI OBSAA Fund 2026: Grants of Up to US$80,000 a Year for Eligible Community-Led Organisations. The funding supports LGBTIQ+ and sex worker-led groups, collectives and networks working to strengthen community organising and human rights in East and Central Africa.
Background & Job Description
UHAI EASHRI, an African activist-led fund supporting the rights of sexual and gender minorities and sex workers, has opened Round 1 of its OBSAA Fund. The programme provides flexible, multi-year core funding to strengthen community-led organisations, movements and networks.
The fund offers three funding tiers:
- Tier 1 – Community Roots: US$30,000 per year for three years.
- Tier 2 – Established Organising: US$50,000 per year for five years.
- Tier 3 – Strategic Scale: US$80,000 per year for five years.
Grants are renewed annually without requiring organisations to reapply, subject to available funds and the fund’s conditions. <Cite refs={[“turn895209search0″,”turn895209search4”]}/>
Tasks
Supported organisations can use flexible core funding to strengthen their community-led work, including activities such as:
- Building organisational capacity and long-term sustainability.
- Supporting community organising and movement building.
- Advancing LGBTIQ+ and sex worker rights.
- Strengthening networks, advocacy and collective action.
- Supporting locally defined priorities and community leadership.
The funding model gives activists from the movements a direct role in grant decisions through a Participatory Grantmaking Committee. <Cite refs={[“turn895209search0″,”turn895209search7”]}/>
Qualifications
Education and Certification
This is a grant opportunity for organisations, collectives and networks, not an individual scholarship or employment programme.
Eligible applicants must be LGBTIQ+-led or sex worker-led and operate in one of the following countries:
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Organisations should consult the official call documents for the precise definitions of eligible community leadership and organisational requirements. <Cite refs={[“turn895209search0″,”turn895209search4”]}/>
Experience
Applicants should explain their community roots, organising work, organisational priorities and plans for sustainable movement building. The proposal should show how flexible, long-term funding would strengthen the organisation or network.
The OBSAA Fund is designed for community-led movements rather than general organisations without the required LGBTIQ+ or sex worker leadership.
Additional Information
- Funder: UHAI EASHRI
- Grant programme: OBSAA Fund, Round 1
- Funding type: Flexible, multi-year core funding
- Maximum annual grant: US$80,000
- Funding duration: Three or five years, depending on tier
- Eligible countries: Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
- Application deadline: 23 October 2026 at 11:59 pm East Africa Time (EAT)
The call for proposals is available in English, Kiswahili, French and Amharic. <Cite refs={[“turn895209search0″,”turn895209search1”]}/>
Important: Zimbabwe is not among the seven countries listed for this funding round. Organisations based in Zimbabwe should check the official guidelines before investing time in an application.
How to Apply
Interested organisations should:
- Read the official OBSAA Fund call for proposals.
- Confirm that their organisation meets the leadership and country eligibility criteria.
- Review the funding tiers and select the most appropriate option.
- Prepare the required information using the official application guidance.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Official website: UHAI EASHRI
The fund’s published call announcement also provides a link to the application pack. Applicants should use the official materials to confirm the submission process and required documents. <Cite refs={[“turn895209search0″,”turn895209search7”]}/>
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much funding can organisations receive?
The three tiers provide US$30,000, US$50,000 or US$80,000 annually, depending on the tier and eligibility.
2. How long does the funding last?
Tier 1 runs for three years, while Tiers 2 and 3 run for five years. Annual renewal is subject to available funds and the fund’s conditions.
3. Who can apply?
Eligible LGBTIQ+-led and sex worker-led organisations, collectives and networks in the seven listed countries can apply.
4. Can organisations in Zimbabwe apply?
Zimbabwe is not included in the published list of eligible countries for this round. Organisations should confirm eligibility directly with UHAI EASHRI.
5. When is the deadline?
Applications close on 23 October 2026 at 11:59 pm EAT.
Disclaimer: Opportunities Feed shares funding information for public awareness and is not affiliated with UHAI EASHRI or responsible for grant decisions. Applicants should consult the official call documents for final eligibility and application requirements.
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