Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to express interest in a powerful initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls and boys across Kyrgyzstan through school-based media production and digital … [Read more...] about Funding available for empowering School-Based Adolescent Movements (Kyrgyzstan)
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.
Request for EOIs: Socio-Economic Empowerment in Centre Region (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking partners for a targeted initiative in the Centre region of Burkina Faso, focusing on nutrition in emergencies while addressing the socio-economic vulnerabilities of youth affected by HIV. This program aims to empower unemployed … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Socio-Economic Empowerment in Centre Region (Burkina Faso)
CFAs: Deployment and Management of the Oky App in Zambia
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting expressions of interest for the adaptation, deployment, and management of the Oky app in Zambia, with a specific focus on child protection and empowering adolescent girls. The initiative targets … [Read more...] about CFAs: Deployment and Management of the Oky App in Zambia
Innovation Contracts to Improve Women and Girls’ Health (UK)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Welsh Government has announced funding opportunities for collaborative projects that will deliver real-world demonstrations to improve healthcare outcomes for women and girls across Wales. The specific priority areas of interest include improving communication gaps, … [Read more...] about Innovation Contracts to Improve Women and Girls’ Health (UK)
Call for Proposals: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Project (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals from NGOs to work on a project focused on social and cultural engagement to transform norms and practices that promote the advancement of economic, social, and political rights of women in the rice value … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Project (Sierra Leone)
Call for Bids: Tajikistan Small Projects Programme 2025-26
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The British Embassy in Dushanbe is inviting proposals for the Tajikistan Small Projects Programme for the 2025–2026 period. This initiative aims to support impactful projects that align with the UK's development priorities in Tajikistan. Organisations are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Call for Bids: Tajikistan Small Projects Programme 2025-26
GM Walking and Wheeling Fund Small Grants (UK)
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 A new opportunity awaits small voluntary, community and social enterprise groups across Greater Manchester, as 10GM launches the 2025/26 Small Grants programme through the GM Walking and Wheeling Fund. Tailored for organisations with modest turnovers, this funding invites … [Read more...] about GM Walking and Wheeling Fund Small Grants (UK)
GM Walking and Wheeling Fund Medium Grants – UK
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The 10GM Medium Grants programme for 2025/26 invites voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester to ignite healthier communities by encouraging walking and wheeling. Backed by Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership and … [Read more...] about GM Walking and Wheeling Fund Medium Grants – UK
Apply for ICCCAD Youth Fellowship Programme in Bangladesh
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The International Centre for Climate Change and Development has developed a year-long Youth Fellowship Programme to foster meaningful youth engagement in climate resilience and development. This initiative empowers young individuals to explore climate challenges, … [Read more...] about Apply for ICCCAD Youth Fellowship Programme in Bangladesh
Call for EOIs: Green Climate Fund Project (Component 2) – Pakistan
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is leading an important initiative under Component 2 of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project in Pakistan, specifically targeting Buner and Shangla districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This component focuses on strengthening … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Green Climate Fund Project (Component 2) – Pakistan
Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in South Africa
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Drakenstein Municipality has announced a Grant in Aid competition for the 2025–2026 period, inviting non-profit organizations operating within the municipal area to submit proposals aligned with its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and South Africa’s National … [Read more...] about Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in South Africa
CFAs: Advancing Equality and Inclusion for LGBTI Persons in Moldova
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The Council of Europe’s Office in Chișinău has launched a call for proposals under its broader effort to promote diversity and equality in the Republic of Moldova. This initiative is part of the second phase of the project “Enhancing Diversity and Equality,” with a clear … [Read more...] about CFAs: Advancing Equality and Inclusion for LGBTI Persons in Moldova
NewGen IEDC Women Specific Program (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 NewGen IEDC invites applications from women students, women-led startups, and individual women innovators to participate in its women-specific program offering technology development support, mentoring, startup formation assistance, and grant funding. The program focuses … [Read more...] about NewGen IEDC Women Specific Program (India)
Youth, Women and Community Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Chinsali Municipal Council, on behalf of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee, has officially announced the call for applications for the 2026 Youth, Women, and Community Empowerment Grants. This initiative is being rolled out pursuant to Article 162 of … [Read more...] about Youth, Women and Community Empowerment Grant Program (Zambia)
UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator, supported by Visa Foundation, is inviting applications from women-owned and women-benefitting enterprises operating in the care and green economies. Thematic focus areas include labour-saving technology, digital … [Read more...] about UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Initiatives for Community Recovery in Ukraine
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Eastern Europe Foundation has announced a new grant competition titled “Support for CSO Initiatives for the Restoration of Territorial Communities.” This initiative is designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) working at the local level in Ukraine to … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Initiatives for Community Recovery in Ukraine
RFAs: Inclusive Economic Development and Workplace Integration – LINC Project (Iraq)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 A new initiative titled LINC (Inclusive Work and Growth): Economic Development and Inclusion Paths has been launched to support economic empowerment and workplace inclusion in Iraq. With a total funding of €4.5 million approved by the Joint Committee on September 30, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Inclusive Economic Development and Workplace Integration – LINC Project (Iraq)
Open Call: Integrated Primary Care and Community Health Outreach Services (Malaysia)
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking expressions of interest from capable organizations to implement a project that integrates primary healthcare services with basic mental health and psychosocial support, as well as community-based health outreach … [Read more...] about Open Call: Integrated Primary Care and Community Health Outreach Services (Malaysia)
RFAs: Kuala Lumpur City for All – Strengthening Refugee Resilience and Social Equity (Malaysia)
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is calling for expressions of interest from capable and committed organizations to support a community-based project in Kuala Lumpur that aims to empower refugee communities, enhance gender equality, and strengthen access to … [Read more...] about RFAs: Kuala Lumpur City for All – Strengthening Refugee Resilience and Social Equity (Malaysia)
French Sport Fund: “Strengthening Dialogue with Ethiopian Youth through Sport”
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The French Sport Fund, an initiative from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of France in Ethiopia, is a new program designed to back small-scale sports projects. An excellent opportunity has been announced to support the development of … [Read more...] about French Sport Fund: “Strengthening Dialogue with Ethiopian Youth through Sport”
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila: Small Scale Projects 2026
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila has launched its annual Small Scale Projects initiative for 2026, offering a unique chance for local entities to bring about meaningful development. The Small Scale Projects (SSP) are one of the instruments of the development … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila: Small Scale Projects 2026
CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new opportunity for a locally registered Civil Society Organization in the Maldives to support the development and implementation of a joint initiative between media practitioners and civil society actors focused … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Official Development Assistance 2025: Supporting NGO Partnerships in Malta
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Malta’s Foreign Policy, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism provides Official Development Assistance (ODA) in countries and sectors eligible to receive such assistance. Malta's voluntary sector is gaining fresh momentum … [Read more...] about Official Development Assistance 2025: Supporting NGO Partnerships in Malta
2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The Innovation. Media. Minds. Program, funded by the European Union (EU), is excited to announce the second call for Independent Media Grants aiming to support independent media/media organisations in the Western Balkans region to increase pluralism of expression, strengthen … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Independent Media Grants Program
Call for EOIs: School Canteen Project in Logone Oriental Province (Chad)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a call for expressions of interest to implement the School Feeding Project in the Logone Oriental Province of Chad, aiming to improve education access, nutrition, and community resilience. The focus areas include education, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: School Canteen Project in Logone Oriental Province (Chad)
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 The Australian Embassy in Tehran has announced the opening of applications for the 2025–2026 Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants scheme supporting development activities led by NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. The focus of the program is on projects with clear … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
Third Regional Fund Call: Advancing Women’s Autonomy and Gender Equality
Deadline: October 12, 2025 The Regional Fund in Support of Women’s and Feminist Organizations and Movements is now accepting its third round of grant applications from civil society groups across Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative, born from the Regional Conference on Women in … [Read more...] about Third Regional Fund Call: Advancing Women’s Autonomy and Gender Equality
RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a call for proposals under the BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, inviting rapid action projects aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on gender … [Read more...] about RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through its BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, has launched a call for proposals inviting rapid action projects to strengthen women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on women leadership … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Australian Embassy in Egypt’s Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Australian Embassy in Cairo has announced the opening of the Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025–26, a small grants initiative funded through Australia's aid budget and administered locally. Open to not-for-profit organizations including NGOs, community groups, academic … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy in Egypt’s Direct Aid Program
Call for Proposals for Responsible Parties: She Leads Peace Programme (Mozambique)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The UN Women is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for the Project “She Leads Peace- Consolidating Women and Girls’ Meaningful Participation and Leadership in Peace, Security, and Recovery Processes in Mozambique” funded by the Government of Norway. The "She Leads … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Responsible Parties: She Leads Peace Programme (Mozambique)
Open Call for Elevate Next Startup Challenge (Pakistan)
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Elevate Next Startup Challenge, a national-level competition designed to discover, nurture, and launch the next generation of Pakistani innovators. The competition welcomes all early-stage startups and idea-stage entrepreneurs in four … [Read more...] about Open Call for Elevate Next Startup Challenge (Pakistan)
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai is inviting applications for its Direct Aid Program which provides small grants for development activities aimed at strengthening communities across Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The focus is on Skilling and education, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The UK government is inviting proposals for the Open Data Fund for Central America 2025-2026 to enhance transparency, civic engagement, and digital inclusion across the region. The focus of this initiative is on digital inclusion and connectivity, gender equality, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
Entries open for Forte’s Research Centre Grants (Sweden)
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The Forte’s Research Centre Grants offer a significant opportunity for Swedish higher education institutions to establish long-term, high-impact research environments. These grants are designed to support centres that address critical societal challenges through … [Read more...] about Entries open for Forte’s Research Centre Grants (Sweden)
Call for Expression of Interest: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children in Syria
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a critical call for expressions of interest to expand and strengthen health and nutrition services for returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities across Syria. This national … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children in Syria
Request for EOIs: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children – DFO Call (Syria)
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting expressions of interest from qualified organizations to implement health and nutrition interventions targeting children and women among returnees, host communities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Health and Nutrition Services for Women and Children – DFO Call (Syria)
Direct Aid Program: Small Grants for High-Impact Community Projects (Indonesia)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants initiative managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts, designed to support development projects that contribute to sustainable economic growth, poverty … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program: Small Grants for High-Impact Community Projects (Indonesia)
Call for Applications: Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program (Palau)
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The Australian Embassy in the Republic of Palau is inviting applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a flexible, small grants initiative funded by the Australian Government to support non-government organisations and community groups engaged in development … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program (Palau)
CFAs: Small Scale Development Projects Funding (Syria)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Damascus has announced the call for submissions for the 2026 Small Scale Projects, aimed at providing financial contributions to support local development initiatives in Syria. Projects that promote local development, improve health or … [Read more...] about CFAs: Small Scale Development Projects Funding (Syria)
TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has launched the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge to identify and scale applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enhance or optimise humanitarian preparedness and … [Read more...] about TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Council on Australia Latin America Relations Grants Program 2025-2026
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR), under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Grants Program to enhance economic, political, and social relations between Australia and Latin America. The strategic … [Read more...] about Council on Australia Latin America Relations Grants Program 2025-2026
Apply for Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Lot 1) – Tanzania
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking grant applications for protection and solution of refugees and asylum seekers in Tanzania - Gender-Based Violence. In Tanzania’s Kigoma Region, a new collaborative effort is emerging to strengthen protection for … [Read more...] about Apply for Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Lot 1) – Tanzania
CFPs: Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Community Engagement and Women Empowerment (Tanzania)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting expressions of interest from qualified partners to implement a multi-year initiative focused on community engagement, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and marginalized groups among refugees … [Read more...] about CFPs: Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Community Engagement and Women Empowerment (Tanzania)
ElectroPower Fund: Support for Worker-Led Initiatives against Forced Labour
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The ElectroPower Fund, launched by Südwind, is calling for proposals from worker-led groups and civil society actors. A new chance has emerged for grassroots organizations in Southeast Asia seeking to tackle forced labor in electronics and mineral supply chains. It aims … [Read more...] about ElectroPower Fund: Support for Worker-Led Initiatives against Forced Labour
Call for Proposals: Enhance access to specialized Services for Survivors of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Moldova)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 UN Women in the Republic of Moldova has announced a call for proposals aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, with a focus on promoting the rights of women and girls and ensuring their full participation in all areas of life. The call prioritizes … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Enhance access to specialized Services for Survivors of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Moldova)
Apply Now: Direct Aid Program in India
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Direct Aid Program offers a remarkable chance for non‑profit organizations across eastern and north‑eastern India to turn their transformative ideas into tangible impact. Managed by the Australian Consulate‑General in Kolkata and backed by the Australian Government’s … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Direct Aid Program in India
CFAs: Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) Grants Challenge
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The RISE Grants Challenge offers an ambitious opportunity for organizations working at the intersection of environmental sustainability and gender equality. This year’s RISE Grants Challenge, stewarded by IUCN with support from USAID and Norad, seeks to fund projects … [Read more...] about CFAs: Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) Grants Challenge
Open Call: Provision of essential Protection Services (LOT 1) – Uganda
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is inviting organizations to partner in a comprehensive protection and solutions project aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of refugees and asylum-seekers in the country. As of mid-2025, Uganda hosts nearly 1.93 … [Read more...] about Open Call: Provision of essential Protection Services (LOT 1) – Uganda
Call for Expression of Interest: Provision of essential Protection Services (Lot 2) – Uganda
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is inviting organizations to submit Expressions of Interest for a comprehensive protection and education project targeting refugees in northern Uganda. This initiative focuses on three key areas: Gender-Based Violence … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Provision of essential Protection Services (Lot 2) – Uganda
