Deadline: 11-May-2026
UN Women invites proposals to strengthen systems that prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The program supports institutional reform, survivor protection services, women’s leadership, and economic empowerment for survivors. It also promotes coordination between government institutions and civil society organizations to improve gender-based violence prevention and response mechanisms.
Funding Details
- Funding amount: USD 120,000 to USD 125,000
- Funding organization: UN Women
- Target locations: Portoviejo, Morona, Azogues, Cuenca
- Purpose: Strengthening prevention and response systems for violence against women and girls
- Focus areas: Institutional capacity-building, survivor support, women’s empowerment, and economic inclusion
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment. It works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote women’s rights, strengthen leadership opportunities, support participation in peace and security, and advance economic empowerment. It also supports governments and civil society in implementing global gender equality commitments.
Main Objectives of the Initiative
The initiative aims to strengthen systems that prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. It focuses on improving survivor protection, strengthening justice and care services, enhancing institutional coordination, and supporting women’s leadership. It also promotes economic empowerment for survivors to reduce vulnerability and support long-term independence.
Key Focus Areas
- Institutional capacity-building for public officials, authorities, and service providers
- Strengthening MAPIS services and local response systems
- Technical assistance for women-led and feminist organizations
- Organizational development and governance strengthening
- Violence prevention and survivor support services
- Community awareness and femicide reparation tools
- Economic empowerment through skills training, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship support
Expected Outcomes
- Stronger institutional response to gender-based violence
- Improved survivor protection and support systems
- Better coordination between institutions and civil society
- Strengthened women-led organizations and advocacy capacity
- Increased economic autonomy for women and survivors
- Enhanced local prevention mechanisms
Who is Eligible
- Women-led civil society organizations
- Feminist organizations
- NGOs and community-based organizations
- Organizations working on gender equality and women’s rights
- Groups experienced in gender-based violence prevention and survivor support
Why This Grant Matters
- Strengthens systems to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls
- Improves survivor protection and access to justice
- Promotes women’s economic independence and recovery
- Enhances collaboration between institutions and civil society
- Builds sustainable community-based prevention systems
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a proposal including project objectives, planned activities, institutional strengthening strategies, survivor support measures, economic empowerment plans, and monitoring frameworks. They must demonstrate local experience, partnerships with authorities and women’s organizations, capacity-building components, and a detailed budget.
Tips for a Strong Proposal
- Use survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches
- Build strong local partnerships and community engagement
- Include measurable indicators for outcomes
- Ensure sustainability beyond the project period
- Align with local gender-based violence realities
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Weak community participation
- No sustainability planning
- Poor coordination with institutions
- Missing monitoring and evaluation systems
- Vague or unclear objectives
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the purpose of this grant?
- To strengthen institutions and organizations working to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, including femicide
- How much funding is available?
- USD 120,000 to USD 125,000
- Which locations are targeted?
- Portoviejo, Morona, Azogues, Cuenca
- Who can apply?
- Women-led organizations, feminist groups, NGOs, and community-based organizations working on gender equality and GBV prevention
- What activities are supported?
- Violence prevention, survivor support, institutional strengthening, economic empowerment, advocacy, and training programs
- Why is economic empowerment included?
- To reduce vulnerability, increase independence, and support long-term recovery for survivors
- Are partnerships required?
- Yes, collaboration with women’s organizations, civil society, and local authorities is strongly encouraged
Conclusion
This UN Women grant supports long-term solutions to violence against women and girls by strengthening institutions, empowering survivors, and building women-led organizations. It promotes prevention, protection, and economic empowerment to create sustainable and community-driven gender equality outcomes in targeted regions.
For more information, visit UN Women.