In December 2020, this programme was awarded EUR9,000 grant by the Office of Astronomy for Development an office of the International Astronomical Union. This grant is to implement the Elimisha Msichana Elimisha Jamii na Astronomia (swahili for 'Educate a Girl educate the entire community with Astronomy')  project.

In June 2021, EMEJA was awarded further EUR1,600 by the OAD as COVID-19 top up grant