Deadline: 16-Jun-2026
The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants support small to medium civil society organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The grants fund advocacy, policy reform, and organisational strengthening activities, with awards between £100,000 and £200,000 for projects lasting 24–36 months. The programme prioritises inclusion, stigma reduction, and increased government investment in SRHR.
What is the AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants Programme?
The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants is a funding initiative designed to strengthen civil society organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
It is managed by AmplifyChange and focuses on building advocacy capacity and organisational resilience.
Purpose of the Programme
The programme aims to:
- Strengthen SRHR advocacy at local and national levels
- Support policy and legal reforms for SRHR access
- Improve access to quality sexual and reproductive health services
- Reduce stigma, discrimination, and harmful social norms
- Increase government funding for SRHR programmes
- Build stronger, more sustainable civil society organisations
Key Focus Areas
SRHR advocacy themes
- Violence prevention and response
- Safe abortion advocacy
- SRHR education and awareness
- Access to reproductive health services
- Inclusion of marginalised groups
Cross-cutting themes
- Climate justice and SRHR linkages
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Sexual rights and pleasure
- Gender equality and social justice
Policy and systems change outcomes
- Legal and policy reform for SRHR access
- Increased public awareness of SRHR as human rights
- Government funding commitments for SRHR services
- Reduced stigma and discrimination in communities
Funding Details
- Grant size: £100,000 – £200,000
- Duration: 24 – 36 months
- Up to 30% of funding prioritised for government SRHR financing advocacy projects
- Up to 40% of budget may be used for organisational strengthening
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants:
- Small to medium civil society organisations
- Organisations working in AmplifyChange eligible countries
- Registered legal entities with operational bank accounts
Organisational requirements:
- Average annual expenditure between £150,000 and £350,000 (past 2 years)
- Ability to provide audited financial statements or equivalent financial records
- Demonstrated experience in SRHR advocacy or related work
What Types of Projects Are Supported?
The programme supports:
- SRHR advocacy campaigns and policy engagement
- Community mobilisation and awareness programmes
- Legal reform initiatives on reproductive rights
- Capacity building for marginalised groups
- Movement-building and coalition strengthening
- Innovative approaches to reducing stigma and discrimination
- Organisational development and sustainability strengthening
Priority Areas of Interest
The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants particularly values projects that:
- Challenge discriminatory social norms and power imbalances
- Strengthen advocacy networks and movements
- Scale successful or innovative SRHR approaches
- Empower marginalised communities to advocate for their rights
- Improve implementation of SRHR-related laws and policies
- Contribute to long-term systemic change
Funding Timeline
- Opening date: 21 May 2026
- Closing date: 16 June 2026
- Project duration: 24–36 months
How the Grant Works
- Eligible organisations prepare SRHR advocacy proposal
- Application submitted within funding window
- Evaluation based on impact, capacity, and alignment with priorities
- Selected organisations receive funding
- Projects implemented over 2–3 years
- Reporting and learning contribute to broader SRHR movement-building
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without being in eligible countries or size category
- Weak linkage to SRHR advocacy outcomes
- Ignoring organisational strengthening component
- Lack of financial documentation or audits
- Poor articulation of policy or systems change goals
Tips for a Strong Application
- Clearly connect activities to SRHR rights-based outcomes
- Include measurable advocacy and policy change goals
- Demonstrate inclusion of marginalised communities
- Show organisational capacity-building plan
- Emphasize collaboration and movement-building impact
- Provide strong financial and operational evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the AmplifyChange Strengthening Grant?
- It is a funding programme supporting SRHR advocacy and organisational strengthening
- Who can apply?
- Small to medium civil society organisations in eligible countries
- Must meet financial and registration requirements
- What is the funding amount?
- £100,000 to £200,000 per project
- Duration of 24–36 months
- What activities are supported?
- SRHR advocacy and policy reform
- Awareness campaigns and stigma reduction
- Organisational strengthening activities
- What is SRHR?
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, focusing on access, autonomy, and equality in reproductive healthcare
- How much can be used for organisational development?
- Up to 40% of the total grant budget
Conclusion
The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants provide long-term support for civil society organisations working to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. By funding both advocacy and organisational capacity building, the programme strengthens movements that promote equality, rights-based health access, and systemic policy change.
For more information, visit AmplifyChange.