Women & Gender

Call for Proposals: Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations Assessment (Moldova)

Deadline: 01-Sep-26 The UN Women Moldova Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP) Assessment Project is seeking a national non-profit organization to assess barriers preventing women from participating meaningfully in UN peacekeeping missions. The selected organization will … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations Assessment (Moldova)

Applications Open for Mentorship and Income Generation Support for Women (Tajikistan)

Deadline: 07-Sep-26 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting NGOs and civil society organisations in Tajikistan to submit proposals under the CHANGE Programme to support vulnerable women in Bokhtar, Panjakent, and Rudaki. The opportunity focuses on mentorship, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Mentorship and Income Generation Support for Women (Tajikistan)

Open Call: General Food Distribution in Dadaab Refugee Camp (Kenya)

Deadline: 04-Sep-26 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking qualified organisations to serve as Cooperating Partners for general food distribution (GFD) to refugees and asylum seekers in Hagadera and Ifo 2 camps in Dadaab, Kenya. The selected partner will manage … [Read more...] about Open Call: General Food Distribution in Dadaab Refugee Camp (Kenya)

MTN CSI Call for Proposals for Women and Girls in Technology (Rwanda)

Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 The MTN Rwanda Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme provides grants for projects that increase the participation and advancement of women and young girls in Rwanda’s technology sector. The selected project can receive up to RWF 50 million to address … [Read more...] about MTN CSI Call for Proposals for Women and Girls in Technology (Rwanda)

CFAs: National Company to Deliver Mentorship Programmes in Agri-Food Sector (Moldova)

Deadline: 28-Aug-2026 UN Women is inviting legally registered companies and organizations in Moldova to submit proposals to design and deliver a mentorship and capacity-building programme for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the agri-food sector. The initiative … [Read more...] about CFAs: National Company to Deliver Mentorship Programmes in Agri-Food Sector (Moldova)

Call for Proposals: SGP CSO Innovation Challenge Grant Program

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The SGP CSO Innovation Challenge Program supports civil society organizations with proven environmental solutions that are ready to scale or replicate successful approaches across eligible countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: SGP CSO Innovation Challenge Grant Program

CFAs: Leadership of Adolescent Girls and Community Engagement for Climate Resilience (Senegal)

Deadline: 05-Sep-2026 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is inviting qualified organizations to support climate-resilient education in Senegal by empowering adolescent girls as climate leaders and strengthening community participation in climate risk prevention and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Leadership of Adolescent Girls and Community Engagement for Climate Resilience (Senegal)

Call for EOIs: Implementation of the Girls-Targeted STEM Programme UniSat (Uzbekistan)

Deadline: 26-Aug-2026 The UNICEF UniSat STEM Programme seeks an experienced partner in Uzbekistan to deliver an innovative STEM education initiative for girls aged 16–24. The programme combines online learning, nanosatellite building and coding, a practical stratospheric launch, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Implementation of the Girls-Targeted STEM Programme UniSat (Uzbekistan)

Call for Applications: Tikkun Olam Grants

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 Jewish Helping Hands’ Tikkun Olam Grants support grassroots organizations and individuals addressing unmet needs and empowering marginalized communities in the United States and internationally. For the 2026/2027 cycle, priority areas include women’s … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Tikkun Olam Grants

Open Call for Connect NEB 2027

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Connect NEB Call from EIT Urban Mobility provides €18,000 per project to support innovative initiatives addressing local urban challenges through the values of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The call focuses on sustainability, inclusion, participation, climate resilience, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Connect NEB 2027

RFAs: Community Lounge Grants Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 12-Oct-2026 The Community Lounge Grants Fund supports voluntary and community organisations in Stoke-on-Trent to establish, expand, or improve community lounges as inclusive spaces for wellbeing, social connection, and intergenerational engagement. Eligible organisations … [Read more...] about RFAs: Community Lounge Grants Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)

2026 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Program (US)

Deadline: 29-Sep-2026 The Preventing Trafficking of Girls Program supports organizations and government entities working to prevent human trafficking and provide early intervention services for girls who are at risk of trafficking or have experienced trafficking. The program … [Read more...] about 2026 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Program (US)

Call for Proposals: Local NGOs to Strengthen Gender-Based Community Security (Chad)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting local NGOs in Chad to submit proposals to improve access to justice and protect the rights of vulnerable detainees in the prisons of Abéché and Adré. The initiative prioritizes survivors of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local NGOs to Strengthen Gender-Based Community Security (Chad)

Digital Skills and Rights Training for Young Somali Women in Mogadishu

Deadline: 27-Aug-2026 The Digital Skills and Rights training program by Digital Shelter supports young Somali women in Mogadishu with practical training in graphic design, visual storytelling, digital rights, and online civic engagement. The program is open to women aged 15–30, … [Read more...] about Digital Skills and Rights Training for Young Somali Women in Mogadishu

Science, She Says! Award for Junior Female Scientists

Deadline: 18-Sep-2026 The Science, She Says! Award 2026 recognizes outstanding junior female scientists under 40 who have made significant contributions to science and technology in five global regions. The award selects one scientist from each region and provides international … [Read more...] about Science, She Says! Award for Junior Female Scientists

Request for Proposals: Sustainable Integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis

Deadline: 26-Aug-2026 The Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD) is inviting proposals for operational research that integrates female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) into sexual, reproductive, and primary healthcare systems in … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sustainable Integration of Female Genital Schistosomiasis

Call for Applications: Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme Cohort 2 (2026/27)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme is an African Union initiative designed to accelerate the growth, competitiveness, and market access of youth- and women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. The second … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme Cohort 2 (2026/27)

CFAs: Civil Society Strengthening for GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change (Bolivia)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 UN Women is offering small grants of BOB 142,680 (approximately USD 12,000) to legally registered civil society organizations in Bolivia working in radio communication. The grants support communication initiatives that prevent sexual and gender-based … [Read more...] about CFAs: Civil Society Strengthening for GBV Prevention and Social Norm Change (Bolivia)

Call for EOIs: Empowering Girls and Young Women from Puberty to Motherhood (Indonesia)

Deadline: 28-Aug-2026 UNICEF is seeking qualified Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Indonesia to support an integrated Health and WASH programme focused on improving menstrual health and hygiene, adolescent health, and maternal and newborn care for girls and young women. The … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Empowering Girls and Young Women from Puberty to Motherhood (Indonesia)

RFAs: Strengthening Primary Health Care for Sexual and Responsible Procreation Project (Argentina)

Deadline: 02-Sep-2026 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting qualified organizations to strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for adolescents, women, and people with childbearing capacity in vulnerable and remote communities of … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Primary Health Care for Sexual and Responsible Procreation Project (Argentina)

Submit Applications for Movement Building Grant (Ghana)

Deadline: 07-Sep-2026 The Movement Building Grant under the Climate Resilient WASH Financing Mechanism (CRWFM) supports Ghana-based organizations, networks, and affiliated groups working to advance climate justice, water justice, advocacy, and collective action. The grant is … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Movement Building Grant (Ghana)

Call for Proposals: Increase Access to Services for Women Migrant Workers in Cambodia

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 UN Women Cambodia is inviting eligible civil society organizations (CSOs) to implement activities that improve access to information, counselling, and social and legal services for women migrant workers, migrant children, and other at-risk groups. The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Increase Access to Services for Women Migrant Workers in Cambodia

International Grants for Grassroots Digital Education Activities

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026 The Code4Europe International Grants for Grassroots scheme provides funding for large-scale grassroots projects in digital education, coding, computational thinking, and STEM across eligible European countries. A total of €19,836 is available, with individual proposals able … [Read more...] about International Grants for Grassroots Digital Education Activities

ETAG launches Mentoring Programme for Ukrainian Participants

Deadline: 06-Sep-2026 The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) is inviting Ukrainian researchers and administrative staff involved in Horizon Europe proposal preparation or project implementation to apply for an online mentoring programme. The programme will provide six online sessions … [Read more...] about ETAG launches Mentoring Programme for Ukrainian Participants

CFAs: Documenting Violence Against Women and Children Program (US)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), is inviting applications for a global research and data collection initiative focused on sexual violence and related human rights abuses, particularly those affecting … [Read more...] about CFAs: Documenting Violence Against Women and Children Program (US)

Open Call for INISA Initiatives Sahel Projects

Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The INISA Initiatives Sahel program provides grants of up to €20,000 to civil society organizations in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Senegal for locally impactful projects. Funding supports initiatives in areas including women’s empowerment, agriculture, education, … [Read more...] about Open Call for INISA Initiatives Sahel Projects

Career Development Grants for Women in Underrepresented Fields (United States)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The AAUW Career Development Grants provide up to $8,000 to eligible women in the United States pursuing accredited certificate or training programs that can lead to career advancement in fields where women are underrepresented. The program supports women … [Read more...] about Career Development Grants for Women in Underrepresented Fields (United States)

Submit Applications for 4th Edition of LIFSA+ Local Initiatives Fund (South Africa, Lesotho)

Deadline: 13-Sep-2026 The 4th Edition of the Local Initiatives Fund Southern Africa (LIFSA+) provides grants of up to R160,000/LSL160,000 for locally led projects in Gauteng, South Africa, and Lesotho. The fund supports civil society organizations, non-profit and socio-economic … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 4th Edition of LIFSA+ Local Initiatives Fund (South Africa, Lesotho)

Second Cohort of the EU Youth Sounding Board (Kenya)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The EU Youth Sounding Board (YSB) Kenya is inviting applications for its second cohort to give young Kenyans a stronger voice in European Union policy and programming. The initiative provides opportunities for youth aged 18–30 to participate in policy dialogue, … [Read more...] about Second Cohort of the EU Youth Sounding Board (Kenya)

INIBU Call for Projects – Support for Local Initiatives in Burundi

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The INIBU Call for Projects is inviting Burundian civil society organizations to submit local development initiatives in the province of Burunga. Selected organizations can receive up to €10,000 for 12 months to implement projects focused on women's … [Read more...] about INIBU Call for Projects – Support for Local Initiatives in Burundi

National Women Student Innovation and Impact Challenge (India)

Deadline: 05-Sep-2026 The M-YUKTI National Women Student Innovation and Impact Challenge is a national ideathon for women students in India who want to develop innovative solutions to real-world social and community challenges. The challenge offers a ₹1,50,000 total prize pool, … [Read more...] about National Women Student Innovation and Impact Challenge (India)

Syria Social Cohesion Programme: Integrated Security Fund

Deadline: 11-Sep-2026 The UK Office for Syria is inviting Syrian not-for-profit and civil society organisations to apply for grants supporting projects focused on social cohesion, peacebuilding, transitional justice, and gender equality. Eligible organisations can seek up to £2 … [Read more...] about Syria Social Cohesion Programme: Integrated Security Fund

Apply for AAUW Community Action Grants (United States)

Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is inviting nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the United States and its territories to apply for Community Action Grants supporting innovative, community-based projects that help girls in grades K–12 … [Read more...] about Apply for AAUW Community Action Grants (United States)

Call for Applications: Vera Šnajder Award Grant (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Deadline: 01-Nov-2026 This annual award provides financial support to three outstanding female students and recent graduates in natural or technical sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The award offers up to 9,000 KM in total to help recipients participate in international conferences or research … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Vera Šnajder Award Grant (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Request for Proposals: Clean Cooking Solutions and Mitigation Action Programme (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 25-Sep-2026 Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is seeking qualified organisations, project developers, and technical service providers for a Clean Cooking Solutions and Mitigation Action in Schools for Carbon Finance pilot programme in Ethiopia. The initiative will deploy clean … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Clean Cooking Solutions and Mitigation Action Programme (Ethiopia)

AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences

Deadline: 20-Sep-2026 The AWARD Leadership Program provides intensive leadership and career development training for young African women working in agricultural sciences. The nine-month, non-residential programme aims to strengthen leadership, communication, career planning, … [Read more...] about AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences

Applications open for InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge

Deadline: 29-Sep-2026 The InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge supports female-identifying high school students interested in business and entrepreneurship through scholarships awarded for innovative business plan submissions. Students from any country can participate by … [Read more...] about Applications open for InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge

Open Call: AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026

Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 The AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge supports African innovators and entrepreneurs aged 18–35 who have operational digital solutions that facilitate intra-African trade and advance implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol. The programme offers … [Read more...] about Open Call: AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026

Call for EOIs: Comprehensive Protection, Reception, Assistance and Orientation Services (Sudan)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Sudan is inviting organizations to submit expressions of interest to deliver integrated protection, reception, assistance, referral, and orientation services for forcibly displaced people, stateless … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Comprehensive Protection, Reception, Assistance and Orientation Services (Sudan)

Leadership and Advocacy Programme for Women (Iraq)

Deadline: 20-Aug-2026 The UNDP Iraq Leadership and Advocacy Program for Women supports women from Anbar, Diyala, Salahaddin, Ninewa, and Kirkuk in developing leadership and advocacy skills. The program combines in-person training with networking, dialogue, technical support, and … [Read more...] about Leadership and Advocacy Programme for Women (Iraq)

Open Call: Behind the Scenes (Yemen)

Deadline: 14-Sep-2026 The Goethe-Institut Jordan is inviting artists and cultural practitioners residing in Yemen to apply for the “Behind the Scenes” grants under the Yemen Creative Hubs programme. The initiative will provide 14 grants of €1,500 each for artistic and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Behind the Scenes (Yemen)

RFPs: Afghanistan Research Initiative PhD Support Grant Program

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Afghanistan Research Initiative (ARI) PhD Support Grant Program provides up to USD 10,000 to Afghan nationals in the final or penultimate year of a PhD to support the completion of original research relevant to Afghanistan’s development. The 12-month … [Read more...] about RFPs: Afghanistan Research Initiative PhD Support Grant Program

Open Call: Provision of Legal Services to Forcibly Displaced Persons in Sudan

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 UNHCR is seeking qualified organizations to provide legal assistance and access to justice for forcibly displaced persons in Sudan, with a particular focus on North Kordofan. The programme will support vulnerable groups through legal counselling, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Provision of Legal Services to Forcibly Displaced Persons in Sudan

Open Call for Young People under the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Programme

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Programme in Sarajevo provides microgrants of 1,700 to 8,500 KM to support youth-led projects addressing local climate and environmental challenges. Teams of at least two young people aged 15–24 must apply with the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Young People under the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Programme

Apply for SBA WBC Modernization Initiative Lead Center Grant (US)

Deadline: 13-Sep-2026 The SBA WBC Modernization Initiative FY26 – Georgia provides funding to establish a statewide Lead Center that will coordinate a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) and improve access to business support services for women entrepreneurs across … [Read more...] about Apply for SBA WBC Modernization Initiative Lead Center Grant (US)

Submit Applications for International Project Grants

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 AAUW International Project Grants provide up to $10,000 to women who previously received an AAUW International Fellowship and are leading community-based projects that advance gender equity in their home countries. The grants support charitable initiatives … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Project Grants

Open Call: American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship (US)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship provides $50,000 to eligible women in academia to undertake independent postdoctoral research for one year. The fellowship supports researchers across all academic disciplines, with particular encouragement for women … [Read more...] about Open Call: American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship (US)

American Short-Term Research Publication Grants (United States)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 American Short-Term Research Publication Grants provide $8,000 to eligible women in the United States who need financial support to prepare research manuscripts for publication. The grants are open across academic disciplines, with particular encouragement for … [Read more...] about American Short-Term Research Publication Grants (United States)

American Doctoral Fellowship for Women in the United States

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The American Doctoral Fellowship provides a $25,000 stipend to eligible women pursuing their first doctoral degree at accredited institutions in the United States and eligible U.S.-recognized institutions. The fellowship supports doctoral study across all … [Read more...] about American Doctoral Fellowship for Women in the United States

AAUW International Fellowships for Women in STEM

Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 The AAUW International Fellowships support women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who are pursuing full-time graduate study in STEM fields at accredited U.S. institutions. Awards provide $20,000 for master's degree candidates and $25,000 … [Read more...] about AAUW International Fellowships for Women in STEM

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