Seed Funding

After travelling the world and running his own projects, the founder discovered how brutally hard it is to get funding for brilliant ideas. Self-funding his work since 2009 through small-scale farming practices, he watched countless youth-led initiatives die prematurely, not because the ideas lacked merit, but because funding chased big organizations instead.

That ends today. He started Tyrone Havnar Foundation to mentor young visionaries and prepare them for their leadership journey, then pool resources from believers worldwide, creating a lifeline for African youth leaders tackling exsisting community challenges. Our Seed grant applications for alumni and young leaders in leadership, disability inclusion, and social impact will open soon.

Our first 15 projects launch Q2 2026. Be part of the change.

20+
Applications Expected
15
Projects to be Shortlisted
£10K
First Round Target
Sponsor African Youth Leaders
Violet Muchindu-Lusaka project

Eligibility & Priorities

Prioritize program alumni and those with existing projects; We verify impact through site visits or references.

  • Age 18-36, based anywhere in Africa.

  • Existing local project facing funding constraints (e.g., youth mobilization, renewable energy, accessibility initiatives).

  • Alignment with foundation values: leadership, disability inclusion, community development.

Enhanced Application Stages

Clear, fair process to bring your vision to life

1
📝 Expression of Interest

Online form for quick eligibility check (project summary, budget, alumni status).

2
📋 Document Review

Submit proof of existing project, references, and impact metrics for verification.

3
💬 Stage 1 Interview

Virtual deep-dive on vision and challenges.

4
👥 Stage 2 Verification
Our growing network of Country Ambassadors will visit your work and verify legitimacy. If you haven't started your project yet, That's OK! We will go through your proposal and you receive the final decision.

Meet our Ambassadors →

Alumni Advantage: Graduates from our programs are pre-verified. Non-alumni are welcome to apply.
5
🎤 Final Pitch & Award

Panel presentation; funding released with clear milestones.

Funding Window Opens Soon

Stay updated and receive first announcement!

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