Deadline: 19 May 2019
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is seeking proposals for a program entitled “Feminist Movement for Change in Syria” to preserve and grow the grassroots nonviolent movement for equality, freedom and justice in Syria.
WILPF is supporting civil society efforts towards a peaceful and just solution to the conflict, premised on respect for and attainment of human rights, women’s rights and women’s meaningful participation in all aspects of life. WILPF is committed to a rights-based approach to furthering the agenda for feminist peace in Syria. Support for feminist movement building by Syrian civil society is one of three parallel streams through which we work to achieve this objective.
WILPF seeks to continue its support to Syrian civil society organisations to further their feminist agendas, develop sustainable and effective structures, and strengthen networks for collective growth in 2019. Throughout the project, WILPF will provide a combination of flexible funding, tailored technical support and networking and coordination opportunities to Syrian organisations with feminist values.
The “Feminist Movement for Change in Syria” grant is designed to free up feminist leaders and activists from constant project proposal writing to meet basic costs, allowing them the time, space, and resources to think, analyse and act strategically. Through receiving similar funds in the past, Syrian feminist organisations were able to pilot new ideas and initiatives that strategically support progress towards their visions and aid in the organisation’s sustainability.
Grant Information
- Core Grant: WILPF is offering core grants of up to 30,000 CHF to registered Syrian organisations with access to a bank account in their name to further their feminist values and agendas.
- The funding requested:
- Can be up to 30,000 CHF for the period: 1 June 2019 – 31 March 2020.
- Should not exceed 15% of the organisation’s secured overall budget for 2019.
- Must be for core funding; flexible funding that responds to the needs of organisations and is not tied to particular projects or activities. This grant does not support project funding and is primarily concerned with the capacity development needs of Syrian feminist organisations.
- The funding requested:
- Small Grant: Groups that are not registered and/or do not have access to a bank account registered in their name can apply for funding of up to 5,000 CHF.
- The funding requested:
- Can be up to 5,000 CHF for the period: 1 June 2019 – 31 March 2020.
- Can be to cover core costs or for project implementation.
- Is exempt from the 15% of overall budget for the year condition.
- The funding requested:
Eligibility Criteria (Applies to Core and Small grants)
The applying organisation:
- Must be managed by Syrians, working for Syrians and be committed to furthering feminist values and agendas.
- Must demonstrate how it is working to achieve full and equal political, economic, social and cultural rights for women.
- Must demonstrate that they have the means to receive funds securely and without undue risk of harm to staff or others.
- Can be located inside Syria or abroad.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their proposals no more than 10 pages, using the provided template via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://wilpf.org/call-for-proposals-feminist-movement-for-change-in-syria-2/