Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Mama Cash Solidarity Fund provides €30,000–€40,000 grants to women’s funds advancing the rights of women, girls, trans, and intersex people through feminist, self-led approaches. It prioritizes organizational strengthening, leadership by affected communities, and long-term resilience.
Eligible applicants must be autonomous, feminist women’s funds actively engaged in both grantmaking and resource mobilization.
What is the Mama Cash Solidarity Fund?
The Mama Cash Solidarity Fund is a targeted grant program supporting women’s funds that drive feminist change and social justice.
It focuses on:
- Advancing human rights of women, girls, trans, and intersex people
- Supporting feminist-led, community-driven initiatives
- Strengthening organizational capacity and sustainability
- Promoting equitable and inclusive funding ecosystems
Funding Details
Grant Amount
- €30,000–€40,000 per organization
Duration
- 1 year
Allocation Approach
- Awarded to top-ranked proposals
- Ensures geographical diversity among grantees
What the Grant Supports
The fund emphasizes organizational strengthening, including:
- Leadership transitions
- Learning and evaluation systems
- Staff wellbeing and care
- Financial resilience
- Digital security
What the Grant Does NOT Support
- Regranting activities
- Initiatives that deny human rights
- Work opposing sex workers’ rights
- Political parties or government agencies
- Religious institutions
Key Focus Areas
The Solidarity Fund prioritizes organizations that:
- Use feminist frameworks and approaches
- Are led by women, girls, trans, and intersex people
- Challenge systemic inequalities and power structures
- Strengthen internal systems for long-term impact
Who is Eligible?
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
Organizational Type
- Women’s funds only (not general NGOs)
Leadership Model
- Self-led organizations
- Leadership must include individuals directly affected by the issues
Mission & Approach
- Clear feminist mission
- Focus on advancing human rights
- Commitment to challenging unjust power structures
Operational Criteria
- Autonomous organizations (not programs of larger entities)
- OR have a clear plan to achieve autonomy
Core Activities
- Actively involved in:
- Resource mobilization
- Grantmaking to support grassroots groups and individuals
Additional Eligibility Notes
- Membership in Prospera – The International Network of Women’s Funds is NOT required
- Both emerging and established women’s funds can apply
- Previous grantees are eligible to reapply
Why This Fund Matters
Women’s funds play a critical role in resourcing grassroots feminist movements.
This fund helps:
- Strengthen feminist funding ecosystems
- Build resilient, self-led organizations
- Support marginalized and underrepresented communities
- Advance gender justice globally
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Process
- Assess Eligibility
- Confirm your organization is a self-led women’s fund
- Define Your Proposal
- Highlight your feminist mission and impact
- Focus on organizational strengthening needs
- Demonstrate Leadership
- Show how affected communities are part of decision-making
- Prepare Documentation
- Organizational background
- Financial and operational details
- Submit Application
- Complete the official application with all required information
Tips for a Strong Application
- Clearly articulate your feminist approach
- Demonstrate community-led leadership
- Show evidence of grantmaking and fundraising work
- Highlight organizational challenges and how funding will help
- Emphasize long-term sustainability
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying as a general NGO instead of a women’s fund
- Lack of clarity on feminist principles
- Weak evidence of self-led governance
- Proposing regranting activities (not allowed)
- Failing to demonstrate autonomy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the funding amount?
The grant ranges from €30,000 to €40,000 for one year.
2. Who can apply?
Only self-led women’s funds working on feminist human rights issues.
3. Can the grant be used for regranting?
No, regranting is not supported under this fund.
4. Do applicants need to be part of Prospera?
No, membership in Prospera – The International Network of Women’s Funds is not required.
5. Are previous grantees eligible?
Yes, organizations that previously received funding can reapply.
6. What kind of work is prioritized?
Feminist, rights-based work led by affected communities, focusing on organizational strengthening.
7. Are government or religious organizations eligible?
No, such entities are not eligible for funding.
Conclusion
The Mama Cash Solidarity Fund is a strategic funding opportunity for women’s funds committed to feminist leadership and systemic change.
By investing in organizational strength and community-led approaches, the fund empowers organizations to build sustainable movements and advance the rights of women, girls, trans, and intersex people worldwide.
For more information, visit Mama Cash.