Women & Gender

Services SETA Special Projects Grant (South Africa)

Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has opened Discretionary Grant funding for Special Projects that address South Africa’s key social, economic and skills-development priorities. This funding supports initiatives that advance transformation, … [Read more...] about Services SETA Special Projects Grant (South Africa)

Join Now: UN Women’s EmPower Academy

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 UN Women’s EmPower Academy offers youth across Asia and the Pacific a hands-on online program to develop skills in climate action, digital tools, and green entrepreneurship. Participants gain practical experience, mentorship, and opportunities to lead real-world initiatives, … [Read more...] about Join Now: UN Women’s EmPower Academy

2nd Request for Proposals: Feminist Climate Action Fund

Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 The Feminist Climate Action Fund (FCAF) 2026 call supports women, feminist civil society organizations, and informal young feminist groups across Europe to advance gender-responsive climate justice. The program provides €5,000 grants, capacity-building support, and networking … [Read more...] about 2nd Request for Proposals: Feminist Climate Action Fund

Submit Applications for Nigerian Women Trust Fund Grant Program

Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) 2026 Grant supports women-led and women-focused organizations working to strengthen institutions, advance women’s rights, amplify women’s voices, and end violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The program funds short, high-impact … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Nigerian Women Trust Fund Grant Program

CFPs: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Activities EWASME (Niger)

Deadline: 09-Dec-2025 The EWASME Program (Women and Medium Enterprises Empowerment in the Rice Value Chain) supports women-owned and women-managed enterprises in post-harvest rice processing, storage, and marketing. It strengthens technical skills, financing access, market … [Read more...] about CFPs: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Activities EWASME (Niger)

Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026 (Africa)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Merck Foundation Song Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother” invite African singers and musical artists to create songs addressing infertility stigma, girls’ education, women empowerment, child marriage, FGM, and gender-based violence (GBV). Each category offers USD 500, with … [Read more...] about Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026 (Africa)

Entries open for Merck Foundation Fashion Awards (Africa)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother,” in partnership with African First Ladies, invite African fashion students and designers to submit original designs promoting social messages such as women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and ending gender-based … [Read more...] about Entries open for Merck Foundation Fashion Awards (Africa)

Applications open for Merck Foundation Film Awards in Africa

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother” invite African filmmakers, film students, and young creative talents to submit long or short films addressing critical social issues such as infertility stigma, girls’ education, women empowerment, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Merck Foundation Film Awards in Africa

SparkUp Initiative Fellowship to Strengthen Women-Led Organizations

Deadline: 20-Dec-2025 The SparkUp Initiative Fellowship is a two-month global training program that helps women-led organizations strengthen their fundraising skills and expand their impact. It offers strategic guidance, grant-writing training, digital fundraising tools, mentorship … [Read more...] about SparkUp Initiative Fellowship to Strengthen Women-Led Organizations

CFPs: Advancing Child- and Youth-Responsive Recovery in Strategic Planning and Public Investment (Ukraine)

Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine, is inviting applications to strengthen child- and youth-responsive planning, budgeting, and public investment systems. The initiative focuses on improving public finance, governance, and service delivery to enhance human … [Read more...] about CFPs: Advancing Child- and Youth-Responsive Recovery in Strategic Planning and Public Investment (Ukraine)

CFPs: Regional Programme for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 3 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Deadline: 22-Dec-2025 The Municipality of Gacko, in partnership with UNDP and supported by the European Union, invites civil society organizations (CSOs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina to submit project proposals under ReLOaD3. Funding is available across social policy, culture, sports, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Regional Programme for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 3 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Call for Entries: Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) offers the Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship for scholars in the humanities and social sciences, prioritizing research connected to Ukraine, feminism, literary history, anti-imperialism, and disability studies. Fellowships provide … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Lesia Ukraїnka Fellowship Programme

Competition for Project Proposals for the Construction of Waste Collection Centers (Moldova)

Deadline: 26-Dec-2025 The EU-funded and UNDP-implemented project “Facilitating an Inclusive Green Transition in Moldova” invites local public authorities to apply for support to build voluntary waste collection centers. These centers aim to improve sustainable waste management, circular economy … [Read more...] about Competition for Project Proposals for the Construction of Waste Collection Centers (Moldova)

Call for Nominations: Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment

Deadline: 27-Mar-2026 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Government of Iceland have opened nominations for the 2026 Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment, recognizing individuals, organizations, or initiatives advancing gender equality and women’s … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment

NCL Video Contest – Women Safety Provisions (India)

Deadline: 21-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with MyGov, invites Indian citizens, especially youth, to participate in the “NCL Video Contest – Women Safety Provisions”. Participants create 2–5 minute videos raising awareness about women’s safety under … [Read more...] about NCL Video Contest – Women Safety Provisions (India)

Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative for Scientific Research and Innovation

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative invites Arab research teams to submit proposals in agriculture, energy, emerging technologies, health, and social sciences. Funded projects receive US$30,000–100,000 over two years, aiming to strengthen Arab research … [Read more...] about Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative for Scientific Research and Innovation

Call for Proposals : EU4CSOs in Ukraine 2025

Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The European Commission has launched a strategic call for proposals to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ukraine, strengthening democratic resilience, social cohesion, and inclusive development. The programme targets organisations of all sizes, particularly medium, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals : EU4CSOs in Ukraine 2025

Call for EOIs: White Nile Registration Program in Sudan

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is launching a targeted initiative in Sudan’s White Nile region to improve food security by enhancing registration systems and targeting vulnerable populations. The program emphasizes community engagement, transparency, and inclusivity, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: White Nile Registration Program in Sudan

Open Call for West Kordofan Registration Program (Sudan)

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is advancing food security in West Kordofan, Sudan, by improving registration and targeting systems for vulnerable populations. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, using community engagement, clean beneficiary … [Read more...] about Open Call for West Kordofan Registration Program (Sudan)

Call for Proposals: South Kordofan Registration Program in Sudan

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is enhancing food security in South Kordofan, Sudan, by improving registration systems and targeting assistance to vulnerable populations. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, using community engagement, clean … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: South Kordofan Registration Program in Sudan

Call for Applications: South Darfur Registration Program in Sudan

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is enhancing food security in Sudan by improving registration, targeting, and delivery systems for vulnerable communities. The initiative emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring marginalized groups such as persons with … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: South Darfur Registration Program in Sudan

Applications open for Sennar Registration Program in Sudan

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is enhancing food security in Sudan through improved registration and targeting systems for vulnerable populations. The initiative prioritizes inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, focusing on marginalized groups such as persons with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sennar Registration Program in Sudan

Call for Expressions of Interest: River Nile Registration Program (Sudan)

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is enhancing food security in Sudan’s River Nile state by improving registration systems for food and cash assistance. The initiative prioritizes fairness, inclusivity, and transparency, targeting vulnerable groups such as persons with … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: River Nile Registration Program (Sudan)

CFAs: Supporting the Role of CSOs as Actors in Sustainable Development in Yemen

Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The European Commission is funding civil society organisations (CSOs) in Yemen to strengthen governance, social development, and inclusive growth. Grants support women-led and youth-led CSOs, improve advocacy and service delivery, and promote economic opportunities. Projects … [Read more...] about CFAs: Supporting the Role of CSOs as Actors in Sustainable Development in Yemen

Apply for SVRI Early Career Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The SVRI fellowships support early-career researchers in LMICs focusing on the intersection of VAW and VAC. The initiative strengthens locally led research, develops leadership skills, and promotes international collaboration among feminist and equity-driven scholars. Why … [Read more...] about Apply for SVRI Early Career Research Fellowship Program

Nominations open for the Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2026

Deadline: 11-Jan-2026 The Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award is accepting nominations for its 2026 theme, Gender-Equal Societies, celebrating completed sustainability achievements that advance gender equality worldwide. Two award categories offer significant recognition and prizes, including a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2026

Call for Applications: BIRN Investigative Journalists Programme

Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 BIRN is offering 20 investigative journalism grants of €1,140 each, along with mentoring from BIRN editors, to support in-depth reporting on key social, political, and economic issues in EU member states and EU-aspiring countries. Applications are open until February 28, 2026, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: BIRN Investigative Journalists Programme

Grant for the Development and Scaling of a Nursery or Mini-Kindergarten (Ukraine)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Education 360, in partnership with the ILO and supported by Sida, has launched a competition to pilot modern childcare solutions in seven regions of Ukraine. Selected participants—especially women from vulnerable groups—can receive up to $20,000, mentoring, and expert support … [Read more...] about Grant for the Development and Scaling of a Nursery or Mini-Kindergarten (Ukraine)

Open Call: Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (US)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Designli invites U.S. female students to apply for the Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship, offering $3,000 to support careers in technology and entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word original essay detailing their motivation, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (US)

Call for Entries: Amujae Initiative Flagship Program

Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Amujae Initiative Flagship Program equips Africa’s most talented women to ascend to senior public leadership roles. Through transformative leadership training, a multigenerational network, and a supportive sisterhood, participants gain the skills, vision, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Amujae Initiative Flagship Program

Request for Applications: Humanitarian Support Initiative for Sudan

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has launched a humanitarian funding call to support emergency relief and protection for vulnerable populations affected by the conflict in Sudan since April 2023. With a total of EUR 519,307 available, the … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Humanitarian Support Initiative for Sudan

Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Literary Individual Project offers funding of up to $18,000 to support Alberta-based writers, arts administrators, or non-incorporated ensembles in developing literary arts projects. Eligible expenses include artistic production, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)

CFAs: Selection of Local Organizations for Partnership with Finn Church Aid (Ukraine)

Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 Finn Church Aid (FCA) is selecting experienced local organizations in Ukraine to partner on a Ukraine Humanitarian Fund–supported project focused on education, protection, and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene). The partnership aims to improve inclusive education, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Selection of Local Organizations for Partnership with Finn Church Aid (Ukraine)

Call for Expressions of Interest: Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (Angola)

Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a four-month targeted nutrition intervention in Angola to address moderate acute malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBWG). The programme focuses on life-saving treatment, improved availability … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (Angola)

Open Call for Content Production Fund

Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The BIRN Content Production Fund supports media outlets in the Western Balkans to produce high-quality, cross-border investigative journalism. It emphasizes professional development, inclusion of underrepresented communities, and impactful multimedia … [Read more...] about Open Call for Content Production Fund

Call for Submissions: BIRAX Healthy Ageing Grant Programme (Israel and UK)

Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The BIRAX Healthy Ageing programme, supported by the British Council, British Embassy in Israel, and Pears Foundation, funds collaborative UK–Israel research on ageing, multimorbidity, and interventions promoting healthy longevity. Projects focus on biological, social, and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: BIRAX Healthy Ageing Grant Programme (Israel and UK)

CFPs: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) offers Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for doctoral students in sub-Saharan Africa. Grants support 1–2 month research stays at host institutions in other African countries, fostering collaboration, skill … [Read more...] about CFPs: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers

Open Call: Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers

Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Nordic Agri Research (NKJ) is inviting applications to fund transdisciplinary networks in agriculture and food research, fostering Nordic collaboration and connecting national projects. Grants of up to 300,000 SEK support networking activities, policy … [Read more...] about Open Call: Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers

Call for EOIs: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children in Aleppo and Idleb (Syrian Arab Republic)

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 UNICEF Syria has launched a new programme to support Health and Nutrition services for children and women in Aleppo and Idleb governorates. This initiative targets partners capable of delivering community-based, lifesaving interventions in primary health care, maternal and … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children in Aleppo and Idleb (Syrian Arab Republic)

Skill Our Future EdTech Impact Bootcamp 2025 (Indonesia)

Deadline: 26-Nov-2025 The UNDP is offering Low Value Grants for the Skill Our Future: EdTech Impact Bootcamp, supporting organizations that deliver digital skills training and youth entrepreneurship development in Indonesia. The program aims to close the digital divide … [Read more...] about Skill Our Future EdTech Impact Bootcamp 2025 (Indonesia)

Call for Expressions of Interest : Civil Society Reference Group (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Spotlight Initiative in Sierra Leone, led by the European Union in partnership with the government and civil society, seeks to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Through inclusive, multi-year interventions, the initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest : Civil Society Reference Group (Sierra Leone)

Request for EOIs: Women’s Food Safety and Sustainable Household Production (Tajikistan)

Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme is launching a project in Khatlon, Tajikistan, to empower women, strengthen household food security, and promote sustainable practices. The initiative trains women in agriculture and home-based income activities, improving community … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Women’s Food Safety and Sustainable Household Production (Tajikistan)

Call for Applications: Artists-in-Berlin Program

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program provides international artists with a funded residency in Berlin, offering time, space, and resources to focus on their creative practice. The fellowship supports artists in visual arts, film, literature, and music & … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Artists-in-Berlin Program

The EmpowHER Fund for an HIV Free Future for Women and Girls

Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 Aidsfonds’ EmpowHER Fund invites women- and girls-led organisations in South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and Mozambique to apply for funding to expand HIV-prevention access. With €4,000,000 available for projects running from April 2026 to December 2028, the initiative … [Read more...] about The EmpowHER Fund for an HIV Free Future for Women and Girls

Submissions open for Women and Girls Fund Program in UK

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Women & Girls Fund by Suffolk Community Foundation provides grants up to £2,000 to grassroots organisations supporting women and girls across Suffolk. The fund focuses on early intervention, crisis prevention, education, and community-led solutions to urgent social … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Women and Girls Fund Program in UK

Call for Entries: Art Acquisitions Program (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Art Acquisitions Program of Alberta supports individual artists and ensembles by purchasing their original artwork for inclusion in the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Collection. The program promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on contemporary, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Art Acquisitions Program (Canada)

Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling

Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 UN Women, in partnership with UNDP and SDC, is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” (DRIP) project in Bangladesh to promote inclusive democratic practices. The initiative focuses on empowering women, youth, and socially excluded groups to … [Read more...] about Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling

Submissions open for MARS Awards in Africa

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The MARS Awards, part of the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit 2026, recognize and support emerging African researchers in STEM and healthcare. Submissions highlight innovative contributions to women’s health, reproductive care, and sustainable healthcare systems, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for MARS Awards in Africa

UK-South Africa Consortium for Women’s Economic Empowerment

Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The British Council is inviting UK and South African higher education institutions to apply for grants under the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP). Consortia will implement initiatives to strengthen institutional capacity, promote female student … [Read more...] about UK-South Africa Consortium for Women’s Economic Empowerment

Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 AUDA-NEPAD has launched a call for proposals to support initiatives that promote socio-economic inclusion, transformative leadership, and gender equality in Africa. Civil society organizations, women-led and youth-led enterprises, and public institutions can apply for grants … [Read more...] about Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa

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