Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 This Request for Proposal is aimed at supporting projects in the states of Eastern Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, and Upper Nile in South Sudan. It seeks a qualified service provider—such as a national NGO, civil society organization, or firm—to … [Read more...] about RFPs: Service provider for Institutional Capacity and Development Services (South Sudan)
Grants and Resources for Women and Gender
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Women and Gender for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Call for In-depth Stories on Electoral Integrity and Political Discourse in Albania
Deadline: 18-Aug-2025 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) Albania has launched a call for applications for journalists to produce in-depth articles focusing on electoral integrity and political discourse in Albania. Up to three grants will be awarded to support investigative work on … [Read more...] about Call for In-depth Stories on Electoral Integrity and Political Discourse in Albania
Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI), of the African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) invites eligible AI innovators to express their interest in participating in the AI4D Innovation scaling challenge. The project is intended to support deployed and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
Call for Applications: Impact100 Melbourne Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Impact100 Melbourne Grant Program. This initiative empowers Melburnians to give back to their city through collective giving, bringing together 100 community-minded individuals to pool their … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Impact100 Melbourne Grant Program in Australia
Request for Applications: West Africa Clean Cooking Fund
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Worthington Companies Foundation is inviting applications for its West Africa Clean Cooking Fund, aiming to transform cooking practices in the region. This initiative targets areas where over 267 million people still rely on traditional biomass fuels for cooking. These … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: West Africa Clean Cooking Fund
NRCF’s Empowering Women and Girls Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The NRCF Empowering Women & Girls grant is an annual funding program aimed at grassroots initiatives in the Northern Rivers that focus on empowering women and girls facing inequality and disadvantage. Its primary goal is to provide seed funding to pilot new programs or … [Read more...] about NRCF’s Empowering Women and Girls Grant Program in Australia
CFPs: Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and CSOs in Ethiopia
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The European Commission is inviting proposals to strengthen Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. The focus is on supporting gender mainstreaming, youth participation, environmental, and climate change issues within key … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and CSOs in Ethiopia
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Community-Based Disaster Risk Management and Resilience in Kenya
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals to strengthen community-based disaster risk management and resilience in Kenya. This initiative is part of the Low Value Grants Programme, aimed at supporting post-flood recovery and long-term … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Community-Based Disaster Risk Management and Resilience in Kenya
NFI Bandhutva’s CSO Resilience Grant in India
Deadline: 27-Jul-2025 Bandhutva (CSO Resilience Grant) is a flagship initiative by the National Foundation for India (NFI) designed to strengthen grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs) focused on social inclusion and institutional growth. The grant aims to enhance organizational … [Read more...] about NFI Bandhutva’s CSO Resilience Grant in India
Applications open for Direct Aid Program in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 11-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants initiative funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) through its overseas posts. The program supports projects with a strong development … [Read more...] about Applications open for Direct Aid Program in Sri Lanka
RFPs: CSOs to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality (Albania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is requesting applications from Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality. The selected Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will implement comprehensive, … [Read more...] about RFPs: CSOs to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality (Albania)
Open Call: CSOs to Support Empowering Women Artisans in Ostren (Albania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is requesting applications from Civil Society Organization(s) to Support Empowering women artisans in Ostren (Bulqiza Municipality) through market-driven handicraft development. The focus of the intervention will be to enhance the economic empowerment of … [Read more...] about Open Call: CSOs to Support Empowering Women Artisans in Ostren (Albania)
CFAs: CSOs to Support Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production (Albania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is accepting applications for Civil Society Organization(s) to support empowering women through sustainable MAPs production. UN Women will engage Responsible Parties to implement targeted, gender-responsive interventions in the municipalities of Malësi e … [Read more...] about CFAs: CSOs to Support Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production (Albania)
Submission open for Flourish Mentorship Grant Program in Nigeria
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting proposals for the FLOURISH Mentorship Fund, aimed at Young Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) operating in humanitarian and emergency response settings within the BAY States—Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe. The FLOURISH Mentorship Programme is … [Read more...] about Submission open for Flourish Mentorship Grant Program in Nigeria
Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Asian Development Bank's City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures. This challenge invites participants to address real urban issues such as flooding, traffic congestion, and inequality by using interactive digital tools to model city … [Read more...] about Entries open for ADB City Builders Challenge: Reimagining Urban Futures
Applications open for Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (Syria)
Deadline: 23-Jul-2025 Applications are now open for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. This initiative covers a wide range of sectors, focusing on both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term development goals. Areas of specialization include communication for development, conflict … [Read more...] about Applications open for Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (Syria)
Applications open for Direct Aid Program in Nepal
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program to support projects that complement Australia's broader aid program and contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. Focus This year, the Embassy’s Direct Aid Program will fund activities in the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Direct Aid Program in Nepal
CFPs: Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Dairy Value Chain (Albania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 UN Women is inviting proposals from civil society organizations to implement gender-responsive interventions in the dairy value chain. These efforts aim to empower women and improve dairy farming practices in the municipalities of Malësi e Madhe and Dibër. The primary goal is … [Read more...] about CFPs: Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Dairy Value Chain (Albania)
Call for Proposals: Komesha FGM Sasa (Kenya)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 ActionAid Kenya, in partnership with the European Union and under the grant management of UNFPA Kenya, is inviting proposals from grassroots, women-led, youth-led, survivor-led, and community-based organizations dedicated to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Komesha FGM Sasa (Kenya)
CFPs: Self-Reliance and Livelihood Activities for Refugees in Rwanda
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a call for proposals focused on enhancing self-reliance and livelihoods for refugees in Rwanda through financial inclusion and economic empowerment. This initiative supports WFP Rwanda’s Country Strategic Plan (2019–2025), … [Read more...] about CFPs: Self-Reliance and Livelihood Activities for Refugees in Rwanda
Grants to improve the Marketing and supply of Products, increase the quality of the Tourist Offer or encourage the Start-up in the Cultural Sector (Albania)
Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 The "EU for Economic Development – Tourism Local Economic Development with a Focus on Cultural Heritage" project, funded under the Contribution Agreement for the Instrument of Pre-Accession (IPA) 2018, seeks to promote the sustainable development of tourism through the … [Read more...] about Grants to improve the Marketing and supply of Products, increase the quality of the Tourist Offer or encourage the Start-up in the Cultural Sector (Albania)
Girls for Culture|Culture for Girls Program
Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa has announced a call for expressions of interest to find inspiring women working in culture, creativity, and heritage across the region. This initiative is part of the Culture for Girls program, which promotes … [Read more...] about Girls for Culture|Culture for Girls Program
Call for Applications: Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 The Mansa Municipal Council has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2026 Empowerment Grant under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This funding opportunity is open to residents of both Bahati and Mansa Central constituencies. Youth, women, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
Call for Proposals: Z4ABC Financial Matching Grants Programme (Zambia)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The EU-funded Zambia for Agroforestry, Biodiversity, and Climate (Z4ABC) project has launched a Call for Proposals for Financial Matching Grants to support private sector actors, cooperatives, NGOs, and other non-public entities in implementing innovative, value-adding … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Z4ABC Financial Matching Grants Programme (Zambia)
Call for Submission of Articles on Girls and Women’s Education
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 Are you a researcher experienced or emerging with a keen interest in gender equality in education across Africa? The African Union International Centre for Girls and Women's Education in Africa is inviting you to contribute to its latest initiative, seeking high-quality … [Read more...] about Call for Submission of Articles on Girls and Women’s Education
Call for EOIs: Offer of an Integrated Intervention Package for Adolescent Girls in Cameroon
Deadline: 17-Jul-2025 The UNICEF office in Cameroon has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest to identify Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including local, national, and international NGOs, to support the implementation of activities under the UNICEF–Government of Cameroon Cooperation … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Offer of an Integrated Intervention Package for Adolescent Girls in Cameroon
Call for CFPs: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants Program (Palau)
Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 The United Nations Office for Project Services is seeking expression of interests for the Communities Climate Adaptation Facility grant to address the pressing needs of local communities at the frontline of the climate crisis. The C-CAF aims to bridge the gap in climate … [Read more...] about Call for CFPs: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants Program (Palau)
Call for EOIs: Developing STEAM skills in secondary school and the initiative +ChicasTec in Peru
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 This Call for Expressions of Interest aims to expand the work of +ChicasTec from Lima to the Loreto region, where adolescents—especially girls—face even greater barriers to accessing science and technology education. The project seeks to promote scientific and technological … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Developing STEAM skills in secondary school and the initiative +ChicasTec in Peru
Open Call: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grant (Tuvalu)
Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 The United Nations Office for Project Services has announced an open call for its Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Initiative to address the pressing needs of local communities at the frontline of the climate crisis. The C-CAF aims to bridge the gap in climate … [Read more...] about Open Call: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grant (Tuvalu)
Request for Proposals: Mobilisation of Women for Community Resilience (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The UN Women is seeking proposals to partner with a women rights organization (WRO) to implement an initiative entitled, Mobilisation of Women for Community Resilience (MOWCOR). UN Women works with a range of stakeholders in Bangladesh including the government, civil … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Mobilisation of Women for Community Resilience (Bangladesh)
Call for Applications: Future2 Make the Difference Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 The Future2 Foundation is delighted to invite applications for its Make the Difference Grant Program to support eligible programs that strengthen financial wellbeing for Australians in need. Categories Financial Wellbeing for Young Australians: Financial literacy and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Future2 Make the Difference Grant Program (Australia)
CFPs: Extending Technical support to the Government focusing on Mission Shakti (India)
Deadline: 17-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has issued a call for proposals to provide technical support to the Government with a focus on Mission Shakti. This initiative is aimed at strengthening interventions related to protection, particularly in … [Read more...] about CFPs: Extending Technical support to the Government focusing on Mission Shakti (India)
Call for EOIs: Establishing a Roster of Qualified Organization for Delivering Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health and Psychosocial support Services (Afghanistan)
Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting expressions of interest from national and international NGOs to be included in a roster of qualified organizations. This roster will support the delivery of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Establishing a Roster of Qualified Organization for Delivering Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health and Psychosocial support Services (Afghanistan)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening the Parenting Education Program through ECD Centers (Rwanda)
Deadline: 21-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting expressions of interest from local NGOs in Rwanda to support and strengthen its parenting education program through Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers. The initiative focuses on transforming … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening the Parenting Education Program through ECD Centers (Rwanda)
Project Title lot 3: Strengthening the Resilience and Economic reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
Deadline: 22-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched Project Title Lot 3: Strengthening the Resilience and Economic Reintegration of conflict-affected children and women, including those exiting armed groups in BAY states. This project aims to … [Read more...] about Project Title lot 3: Strengthening the Resilience and Economic reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
Applications open for Maternity Group Home Program (US)
Deadline: 23-Jul-2025 The Administration for Children & Families is now accepting applications for the Maternity Group Home Program. This initiative is designed to support pregnant or parenting youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who are experiencing homelessness, have run away, been forced to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Maternity Group Home Program (US)
Call for Participation: Promoting Transparency and Information Integrity for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery of Ukraine
Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting inclusive recovery and resilience in Ukraine through its Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric Programme. This initiative is designed to help the government, civil society, and citizens of Ukraine … [Read more...] about Call for Participation: Promoting Transparency and Information Integrity for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery of Ukraine
Project title Lot 1: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
Deadline: 22-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a project titled "Lot 1: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of Conflict-Affected Children and Women," targeting those exiting armed groups and survivors of gender-based … [Read more...] about Project title Lot 1: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
Project Title Lot 2: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
Deadline: 22-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications for Project Title Lot 2: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of conflict-affected children and women, including survivors of gender-based violence and those exiting … [Read more...] about Project Title Lot 2: Strengthening the Resilience and Social Reintegration of conflict affected Children and Women (Nigeria)
NOFO: Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations Technical Assistance Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 The Women’s Bureau has issued a call for applications for its Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program. This program aims to provide technical assistance to employers and labor unions across the United States and its … [Read more...] about NOFO: Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations Technical Assistance Grant Program (US)
CFAs: Integrated Intervention in Gender-based Violence, Child Protection, support for people with Specific Needs (Niger)
Deadline: 07-Aug-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is now accepting applications for a project aimed at addressing gender-based violence, child protection, and support for people with specific needs among displaced populations in Niger. This initiative focuses on … [Read more...] about CFAs: Integrated Intervention in Gender-based Violence, Child Protection, support for people with Specific Needs (Niger)
Call for Applications: WISE Small-Scale Grant Program (Armenia)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The Impact Innovations Institute’s Initiatives Foundation (IMINI) has launched a new round of Small-Scale Grants (SSGs) aimed at women-led and women-focused organizations in Armenia. This initiative is part of the Women’s Initiative for Security and Equity (WISE) program, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: WISE Small-Scale Grant Program (Armenia)
CFPs: Responsible Party to Implement Social Norms and Behavior Change Programmes for THRIVE (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 24-Jul-2025 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is calling for proposals from national Civil Society Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations in Sri Lanka. The initiative aims to implement programs that shift harmful social norms … [Read more...] about CFPs: Responsible Party to Implement Social Norms and Behavior Change Programmes for THRIVE (Sri Lanka)
Call for Applications: Rise Up launches Leadership Program in India
Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 Rise Up, a global nonprofit, is inviting civil society leaders from Rajasthan, India, to take part in its 2025 Leadership Accelerator Training Program. The goal of the program is to support local leaders in advancing gender equity and justice across the region. Rise Up … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Rise Up launches Leadership Program in India
CFPs: Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership Program 2025
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has launched a call for proposals aimed at connecting Indigenous research and leadership in Canada with Indigenous communities in the Global South. This initiative complements the SSHRC-led Indigenous Capacity and Leadership … [Read more...] about CFPs: Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership Program 2025
CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Albania
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The European Commission has launched a grant opportunity for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Albania, focusing on key areas like diversity, equality and inclusion, good governance, justice, freedom and security, as well as gender equality and the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Albania
Call for EOIs: Support the Capacity Development of Youth-Led and Women-Led Civil Society Organizations and Roll-Out of Furaha Teens Parenting Programme (Tanzania)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications from current or prospective partners to support the development of youth-led and women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) and to implement the Furaha Teens parenting … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Support the Capacity Development of Youth-Led and Women-Led Civil Society Organizations and Roll-Out of Furaha Teens Parenting Programme (Tanzania)
Request for Proposals: School Feeding Project in Nangarhar (Afghanistan)
Deadline: 19-Jul-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) Afghanistan is inviting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to implement its school feeding project in Nangarhar Province. This programme is focused on provinces that experience the highest levels of chronic food insecurity, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: School Feeding Project in Nangarhar (Afghanistan)
CFPs: Local Education Partner for Frontier Tech Leaders Programme in Myanmar
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme Myanmar, together with the Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector Development (ICPSD), is launching the Frontier Tech Leaders Programme. This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of tech specialists who can create … [Read more...] about CFPs: Local Education Partner for Frontier Tech Leaders Programme in Myanmar
Request for Proposals: Community Print Funding Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The Community Print Funding Program is aimed at supporting organisations that are owned by or focused on youth, women, and persons with disabilities across all nine provinces of South Africa. Despite the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) making notable strides in … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Community Print Funding Program (South Africa)
