Deadline: 12-Apr-25
The Atiku Institute for Development is accepting applications for the Small Grants to support Women and Youth-Led Organizations.
This initiative recognizes the role of Women-ted and Youth-led Organizations (WLOs S YLOS) in promoting gender equality, advocating for women’s rights, and addressing issues that disproportionately affect women and girls.
These organizations are instrumental in amplifying women’s voices and driving social economic, and political change. UNFPA the United Nations Population Fund, supports Women led and Youth led organizations through technical support and guidance for effective service delivery, accountability to affected populations, organizational management and sustainable development.
As part of its commitment to the Call-to-Action roadmap, UNFPA in partnership with the American University of Nigeria (AUN) and with funding from the Norwegian Government, is supporting WLOs 5 YLOS with micro-grants to enhance their capacity to respond to GBV In emergencies, including Initiatives in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHI, livelihood and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
This call for applications aims to extend small grants to 72 eligible and successful WLOs B YLOS across the BAY (Borne Adamawa and Yobo) states to support them to articulate and deliver capacity-building actions at community level prevention and response to GBViE, initiatives in SRHIE.
Target Organizations
- Women-led and Youth-led Organisations in Borno, Adamawa, and YOBE States
Eligibility Criteria
- You can only apply for one envelop:
- Proposals most address thematic areas: GBViE, SRHIE, and Youth and Women empowerment.
- Organizations must be women-led with more women in the board or organizational leadership positions.
- Organizations must be youth-led, with at least 70% youth membership and staff.
- Organizations must have a valid accounting system with separation of powers.
- Organizations must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and provide verifiable copies of certificates with RC numbers.
- Organizations shall provide photo evidence of their previous engagement Is) for the past 2 years.
- Proposals that ensure disability inclusion and address “Leaving No one behind” are encouraged.
- Proposal most seek to integrate Peacebuilding f, environmental protection programmes
For more information, visit Atiku Institute for Development.