Deadline: 3 March 2020 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)/North Macedonia has announced a call for proposals for its program entitled "Implementation of outreach and empowerment initiatives for increased participation of women in local decision-making processes". Focus Areas The proposals should focus on the following: Strengthening the capacities of local grassroot/women CSOs to implement outreaching strategies for promotion of … [Read more...] about UN Women/North Macedonia announces Call for Proposals
Latest Grants and Resources for Women and Gender
Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Women and Gender.
IWSEN Program to build Leadership Skills of Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 February 2020 Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs Network (IWSEN) is an amazing opportunity to become part of a fully-funded program for women social entrepreneurs in India. This Fully funded program seeks to provide an inaugural class of 40 women social entrepreneurs across India with the leadership and management skills that will result in scaling their businesses. It will also facilitate the creation of a formal network, currently called the Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about IWSEN Program to build Leadership Skills of Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs
Women’s Voice and Leadership Program: Multi-Year Funding for Caribbean Women’s Rights and LBTIQ Organizations
Deadline: 14 February 2020 In order to advance women’s and LBTIQ rights and gender equality in the Caribbean region, the Women’s Voice and Leadership - Caribbean (WVL-Caribbean) initiative implemented by the Equality Fund in partnership with the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice (Astraea) with the support of the Government of Canada will support the capacity, leadership, and agendas of grassroots women’s rights organizations (WROs) and lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer (LBTIQ) … [Read more...] about Women’s Voice and Leadership Program: Multi-Year Funding for Caribbean Women’s Rights and LBTIQ Organizations
Women’s Fund Asia seeking Applications for “Strengthen Feminist Movements” Programme
Deadline: 25 February 2020 Women’s Fund Asia (WFA) is seeking applications for its "Strengthening Feminist Movement" grantmaking programme. Under the Strengthening Feminist Movements grantmaking programme, Women’s Fund Asia supports women’s and trans rights activists, groups, and networks working at the local, sub-national, and national levels. The common threads that run through the grants under this programme are: Promoting feminist principles and a rights-based perspective in … [Read more...] about Women’s Fund Asia seeking Applications for “Strengthen Feminist Movements” Programme
An Intensive Training Program for Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 February 2020 Applications are now open for "Launch & Grow: The Kenyan Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program" which is a unique first-of-its kind program offered to select groups of both emerging women entrepreneurs and seasoned Kenyan women entrepreneurial leaders. The Women for Africa Foundation, through collaboration with Babson College and Banco Santander, will offer a transformational and very unique learning experience designed to accelerate the impact and … [Read more...] about An Intensive Training Program for Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
Deadline: 9 February 2020 Mama Cash has announced the Solidarity Fund which is a new participatory grantmaking fund created by women’s funds for women’s funds. Mama Cash knows first-hand that women’s funds are supporting some of the most innovative, courageous and transformative feminist movements around the world. They are a key part of the infrastructure needed for feminist movements to hold the line, advance their agendas, and resist attacks and backlash. In the spirit of radical … [Read more...] about Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
2020 Fund for Local Cooperation to support Initiatives of local NGOs & CBOs (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia)
Deadline: 30 January 2020 Applications are now open for Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) which is a fund managed by the Office of the Ambassador to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to support initiatives of local non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and other institutions in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The FLC helps local civil society actors to carry out well-targeted projects with a clear goal and sustainable outcome in the field of human rights, … [Read more...] about 2020 Fund for Local Cooperation to support Initiatives of local NGOs & CBOs (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia)
USAID/Egypt announces Inter-Community Girls Empowerment Activity
Deadline: 17 March 2020 The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission in Egypt (USAID/Egypt) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Inter-Community Girls Empowerment activity. The objective of this activity is to engage young women and girls from different social and cultural backgrounds in cross-community dialogue and to develop a shared community vision for girls’ empowerment. This program will enhance women … [Read more...] about USAID/Egypt announces Inter-Community Girls Empowerment Activity
European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals to promote the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination with an aim to tackle at least one of the following grounds for discrimination: racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Priorities Priority 1: Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, both in the public and private sector. This entails the increasing number of Diversity … [Read more...] about European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
IWMF Scholarships for Journalistic Specialization in Gender and Sexual Diversity Approach – El Salvador
Deadline: 1 March 2020 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) initiative, express yourself!, seeks to support the production of high-quality journalism with a focus on gender and sexual diversity that makes visible the problems as well as women and people part of the LGBTIQ + populations in El Salvador. The initiative will launch the second year of the professional development program for journalists in El Salvador with scholarships for journalistic specialization in a gender … [Read more...] about IWMF Scholarships for Journalistic Specialization in Gender and Sexual Diversity Approach – El Salvador
2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2020 which gives academic and professional opportunities to women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Benefits Neuffer Fellows receive a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs. The IWMF also arranges and covers the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City for the fellow. The IWMF purchases … [Read more...] about 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Grants to support Reporting Focused on Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas
Deadline: 16 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the Women’s Equality Center are currently inviting applicants for its Reproductive Justice Reporting Grants to support reporting focused on reproductive health, rights and justice in the Americas. Examples of relevant topics include abortion and contraception access, reproductive health policy, stigma, migration as a result of abortion bans, and more. These grants support reporting of untold stories … [Read more...] about Grants to support Reporting Focused on Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice in the Americas
Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women. Priorities For the purpose of this call, gender-based violence is defined as violence directed against a person because of that person's gender (including gender identity/expression) or as violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. Priority 1. Preventing gender-based violence The focus is … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
Submit Applications for Digital Innovation Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 3 February 2020 Have you developed an innovative digital solution with positive impact in the areas of Environmental Climate Action, Gender Equality or EduTech? Is your digital innovation operational & has been introduced to the market? If yes, then apply for the Innovation Factory Digital Innovation Accelerator and take your innovation to the next level! The Innovation Factory is currently inviting applicants for its Digital Innovation Accelerator which is a multi-stage … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Digital Innovation Accelerator Programme
Submit Applications for IWMF’s Women Deliver Reporting Grants
Deadline: 16 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently accepting applications for its Women Deliver Reporting Grants to address the need for reporting and increased media coverage of women and girls as agents of positive change in developing countries. This initiative is funded by Women Deliver, a global advocacy organization that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. Funding Information A total amount of $40,000 … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for IWMF’s Women Deliver Reporting Grants
Swedish Institute (SI) accepting Applications for She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020
Deadline: 4 February 2020 Do you want to take your businesses to a new level and develop both as an entrepreneur and a leader? If yes, then apply for the She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020 and become a part of a strong network of women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region. Swedish Institute (SI) is accepting applications for its She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020 that is a leadership programme for highly motivated women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute (SI) accepting Applications for She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020
2020 International Initiative to advance Opportunity, Equity, and Well-Being for Women and Girls (United States)
Deadline: 1 March 2020 The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation is seeking applications for its 2020 International Initiative to advance opportunity, equity, and well-being for women and girls in developing countries by helping them overcome hardship, reach their full potential, and help their families and communities to flourish. The Foundation funds programs that deliver or promote: Economic Opportunity: Skill building, entrepreneurial and employment training, and access to capital and … [Read more...] about 2020 International Initiative to advance Opportunity, Equity, and Well-Being for Women and Girls (United States)
Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking Proposals for Annual Grants 2020
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Annual Grants 2020. Focus Areas Organizations can apply for grants in one of the following areas: Gender-based violence Economic security Girls’ empowerment Inclusive leadership Funding Available Approximately 23 grants of up to $20,000 per year each will be allocated. Organizations may apply for up to an additional $3,000 in Access Funds to reduce barriers for … [Read more...] about Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking Proposals for Annual Grants 2020
India: Small Scale Support Program and Accountability Fund 2020
Deadline: 31 January 2020 The Dutch government has set up a Small Scale Support Program (SSSP) to support projects in countries with which the Netherlands does not have a development cooperation relationship, such as India. Through the embassies, contributions are made to strengthen the capacity of local NGOs and to implement their projects. Based on the policy letter “Justice and Respect for all” of the Dutch government, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands primarily seeks to … [Read more...] about India: Small Scale Support Program and Accountability Fund 2020
The Embassy of Canada to Brazil launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Deadline: 30 January 2020 The Embassy of Canada to Brazil has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries that align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or … [Read more...] about The Embassy of Canada to Brazil launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
