Generous Academy Summit 2025: Trends in Grantfunding
The Shifting Sands of Grant Funding: Why Staying Ahead Matters
The world of grant funding is not static—it is a dynamic, ever-evolving ecosystem influenced by government policies, economic shifts and the international funding market. What worked yesterday might be obsolete tomorrow and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind in a landscape where resources flow towards those who understand the tides of change.
Are You Ready?
Adaptation is survival. Keeping up with emerging trends in grant funding ensures that your nonprofit, startup, or impact-driven initiative remains relevant, competitive and well-positioned for funding success.
🔹 What are the latest policy shifts affecting grant access?
🔹 How is the global funding landscape evolving and where do you fit in?
🔹 What strategies can you use to future-proof your grant applications?
About our speakers
Koya Matsuno is the visionary founder of VunaPay, a pioneering financial technology provider revolutionizing access to funding for farmer collectives across Kenya and the broader African continent. With a mission to empower smallholder farmers and agricultural cooperatives, VunaPay leverages cutting-edge fintech solutions to streamline financial inclusion, enhance productivity, and drive sustainable growth in the Global South.
Backed by funding through investment networks, Koya and his team have successfully navigated the complex landscape of grant funding, venture capital and strategic scaling. At the Generous Summit, he will share critical insights into emerging trends in the funding space, innovative approaches to securing capital, and strategies for scaling fintech solutions differently in an evolving economic landscape.
Rebecca Ume Crook Co-Founder: Metis, Educator & Entrepreneur, brings her expertise as a facilitator, coach and community leader to the Generous Summit panel on grant funding. Starting her career as a bilingual educator with Teach for America, she has since designed schools, curricula and programs that empower diverse leaders to innovate and drive systems-level change across South Africa and Kenya.
Currently, as the Co-Founder of Metis, she facilitates and coaches leaders to reimagine education, co-create impactful initiatives and transform communities. Her experience in fostering human development, collaboration and her deep understanding of systems change make her a dynamic voice in the conversation on aligning funding tactics with missions.