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Mastercard Foundation

Overview

The Mastercard Foundation backs creative industries and digital creative enterprises in Africa, including a Kenya Inclusive Creatives Program aimed at expanding dignified work for young creatives. Programmes are delivered with partners rather than through open public applications.

Sectors & regions

Sectors supported

creative industriesdigital creative enterprisescrafts

Regions of focus

AfricaKenya

How to apply

Applications are made on Mastercard Foundation’s own site.

Go to the application page ↗

Official links

Notes

Proactive/invitation-based; no open African CCI call verified at time of adding (03 Oct 2026).

Last verified 3 October 2026 · source ↗