Deadline: Ongoing
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is seeking applications for its Short-Term Grants, an opportunity for civil society organizations to implement urgent projects that address diverse barriers to women’s meaningful participation in a formal peace process or implementation of a peace agreement.
The grants will be implemented with the support of 4 INGO partners, whose technical expertise and global reach will strengthen the impact of the RRW: Conciliation Resources, Cordaid, Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Diplomacy (NIMD), and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).
Funding Information
- Grants are awarded up to 100,000 USD for a maximum period of 6 months, and the stream is open to all ODA-eligible countries where formal peace processes or the implementation of peace agreements are taking place.
- The RRW supports initiatives for a duration of up to six months maximum.
Types of Support
Examples of the types of initiatives or projects include but are not limited to:
- Advocacy and lobbying campaigns for women’s inclusion in peace and political processes;
- Advocacy and lobbying campaigns for women’s inclusion in the implementation and monitoring mechanisms of peace agreements;
- Evidence-based advocacy and collection of data to feed into a process;
- Preparatory sessions and capacity-building for women participating in decision-making processes;
- Consultations and community engagement to feed into a specific process;
- Coalition building and strategizing to influence a specific process;
- Advocacy events and meetings, cross-border dialogues;
- Strategic planning projects to identify entry points and stakeholders, to strategize, access support and connection with key stakeholders for bilateral meetings/consultations/dialogues and more;
- Organizing and drafting participatory declarations/demands to influence decision-making processes.
Geographic location
Funding support under the RRW is open to all ODA eligible countries with a Track 1 or Track 2 peace process, or implementing a formal peace agreement. Geographic eligibility extends beyond the eligible countries for the WPHF.
Eligibility Criteria
Local and national civil society organizations are invited to submit a request for support, including coalitions of CSOs. Women-led organizations are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of legal registration (or legal status) is required for the lead applicant.
For more information, visit https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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I would so much prefer if the grant is granted because in my country ladies need better advocacy
We are also interested in advocating for women and children’s under our mission as we presently engagement our community to seek their right and trying to creating an avilnoon and opportunity to their impowerment here in liberia lofa county
Very appreciative. When is the deadline?
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit:
https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
Good Luck!
It’s a nice initiative. Keep it up
Agreed with your comment but women groups and leaders need proper training and input on the subject.
There should be a link for submitting application for the grant otherwise my country is implementing peace agreement and involvement of women and girls in to the peace process reduce chances of future conflict.
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit the link provided at the end of the post.
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Am here ready looking for donnors or grants for education to fund girl child education in Uganda
Where’s the link for submitting the application pls?
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit the link provided at the end of the post.
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Is South Africa included in the listed country’s for support as we are faced with the need for advocating for women
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit the link provided at the end of the post.
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This is a world wide thing….
Please how to get application format?
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit the link provided at the end of the post.
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Thanks iwould to request for application
Where can i get the link
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit:
https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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I would like to request the Application guidelines
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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very excited to know about this funding opportunity
Can a NGO advocating for better health care for premature babies and mothers apply for this grant?
This Grant would really assist our mission when as it comes to creating awareness and providing support to mothers.
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit: https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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I will like to know if it’s still possible for me to apply for this Grant opportunities
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For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit:
https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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IS THE GRANT AVAILABLE FOR VIETNAM?
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For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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Can LBTQ Womens Also apply for the grant????
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For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit
https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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We need apply Rwanda is eligible?
Hello,
For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit
https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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can Ukraine take part in the competition?
Hello,
Yes, Ukraine can take part for this opportunity. For more information regarding eligibility criteria, application process and more, please visit: https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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We had applied in December 2021 and till we haven’t received any result
Hello,
We are sorry but couldn’t comment on this as the reply of a grant application is completely depends upon a donor. However, the delay in response might be possible due to the heavy submission of application forms.
We suggest you please wait for the donor’s response or try to contact them from the contact page available on their website.
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We are submitting our proposal already to you for the funding
I am really hope to granted by this project as my NGO strenghten groups of women villagers to care people with mental disorders
Happy International Women’s Day.
With all the above topics mentioned. If funds are granted, we hope for a successful utility for the projects the funds are granted for to be well executed.
We wish peace existence all over the world.
We’re running a women club, non profit making organisation. We train women in alot of activities which eventually help them generate an income. Kindly advise if Zambia qualifies for this grant
Hi,
Yes, Zambia is eligible for this grant opportunity. To apply kindly visit the following link: https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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Our organization, De Laas Gul (DLG) has been working on Women’s Empowerment for the last four decades. Your assistance would strengthen our efforts. Thank you
Good morning to you from Ghana, West Africa. I want to find out whether Ghana, west Africa is an eligible country. Thank you
Hi,
Yes, Ghana is amongst the eligible countries to apply for this opportunity. For more information regarding the application process please visit: https://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/
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