Deadline: 8-Jan-24
The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is inviting proposals for grant aimed at Strengthening Institutions, Women’s Voices, Rights, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is launching the fourth edition of its impactful project aimed at addressing gender-based violence and enhancing the capacity of women-led organizations across Nigeria. This initiative is strategically crafted to empower organizations operating in all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The primary focus is on implementing activities that contribute to the eradication of gender-based violence while simultaneously bolstering the voices and institutions led by women. This comprehensive approach underscores NWTF’s commitment to fostering positive change and advancing gender equality throughout the nation.
Theme
- Ending Gender based Violence for increased Women’s Leadership
Objectives
- To strengthen the effectiveness and impact of women-led and women-focused organizations in addressing gender-based violence through capacity building and mentorship.
- To foster a comprehensive understanding of women’s leadership and inclusion, promoting their positive impact across communities.
- To advocate and drive for policy reforms and curb harmful cultural norms that infringe on women’s human rights.
Grant Categories
- Category A: N2,000,000 – N2,500,000 (Community-based organizations requiring institutional strengthening).
- Category B: N2,500,000 – N3,500,000 (Civil society organizations focused on community mobilization).
Duration
- 6 – 9 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Gender-focused with a majority of staff and board being female.
- Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)/Community-Based Organisation (CBO) duly registered, based, and operating in Nigeria for at least 2 years.
- Demonstrated organizational structures for effective project implementation.
- Adequate administrative, financial, human resources, and information management systems.
- Innovative projects with clear objectives and defined target audience.
- NWTF encourages applications from young women between ages of 18 – 35 years, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and organizations in hard-to-reach areas.
- Note: NWTF will not shortlist proposals focusing on political parties, campaigns, government agencies, scholarships, for-profit initiatives, or projects aimed at religious conversion.
For more information, visit NWTF.