(January 2019)
In the past few years, women have shown tremendous growth and gained utmost self-respect through their performances in various sectors. Organizations are investing in women and women-led solutions as investing in women is like investing in a family and thus benefiting the community.
Several organizations around the world are working for women empowerment to provide women with the rights they deserve. This year many international grantmaking foundations have released their call for opportunities to support women empowerment and its rights.
Therefore we have created a list of open opportunities for organizations working in their own ways in order to build up a world where women could stand up with dignity and fulfill all their dreams.
Nominations Open for Women’s STEM Award 2019!
STEM graduates women from all over the world are invited to nominate themselves for the Women’s STEM Award 2019…[more]
IWMF announced Howard G. Buffet Fund for Women Journalists 2019 Round 1
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for its 1st round of 2019 Howard G. Buffet Fund for Women Journalists. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind,…[more]
Nominations Open for 2019 WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life!
The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently inviting applicants for its 26th annual Prize for women’s creativity in rural life in order to honor and award creative and courageous women and women’s groups around the world…[more]
The Maypole Fund: Seeking Applications from Women Only
The Maypole Fund is seeking applications from women only with an aim to resource imaginative, non-violent activities by feminist anti-militarist women whether individual women or women only groups to proactively challenge patriarchy…[more]
Maypole Fund: Seeking Applications from Women to Proactively Challenge Patriarchy
The Maypole Fund is seeking applications from women only with an aim to resource imaginative, non-violent activities by feminist anti-militarist women whether individual women or women only groups to proactively challenge patriarchy…[more]
The BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2019: Supporting NGOs to Prevent Violence against Women
The BEARR Trust has announced its Small Grants Scheme 2019 to support NGOs, voluntary associations and other non-profit organisations which aim to prevent or deter violence against women and girls, or which support victims of such violence…[more]
2019 MILEAD Fellows Program inviting Young African Women Leaders
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is seeking applications from exceptional emerging African women leaders for the 2019 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development) Fellows Program to…[more]
Women’s Edition Workshop for South Asian Journalists to Cover Child Marriage in Depth
Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is currently accepting applications for its Women’s Edition South Asia program. Women’s Edition brings together senior-level women journalists—editors, reporters, and producers—for week-long seminars to…[more]
Second Call for Proposals: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced its second call for proposals. The objective of We-Fi is to address financial and non-financial constraints faced by women-owned/led small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in…[more]
Fondo de Mujeres del Sur 2nd Call for Proposals: Leading from the South
Fondo de Mujeres del Sur is pleased to announce the Second Call for Proposals to invite groups, organisations, and consortia led by women, working at local, national, sub-regional and/or regional levels to present innovative and high impact proposals,…[more]
Be a Rising Star! An Open Opportunity for Young Asian Women
Do you see your potential? If yes, then apply now and be a Rising Star! Rising Stars are action-oriented women who lead the change in their communities, schools, businesses, and beyond. As a Rising Star, applicants will gain lifelong access to dynamic, always-evolving Leadership Development programmes and…[more]
Apply for AIMS NEI Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science 2019
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS NEI) is seeking applications for its second round of the AIMS NEI Fellowships for Women in Climate Change Science (WiCCS) to increase women’s participation in,…[more]
Call for EOIs: Pacific Women’s Economic Empowerment Regional Learning Forum
Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development (Pacific Women) is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from interested parties to participate in Pacific Women’s Economic Empowerment Regional Learning Forum…[more]
For India
EU-India: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals for its grant program entitled “India – Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes” to…[more]
U.S. Mission to India: Travelling Film Festival on Women’s Safety and Empowerment
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (PAS Mumbai) is seeking proposals for its project entitled “Travelling Film Festival for Women’s Safety and Empowerment”…[more]
U.S. Department of Justice, OVW: Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is accepting applications for its Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program to create sustainable change within and…[more]
U.S. Mission to India: Supporting Her Empowerment via Digital Tools
U.S. Mission to India is seeking proposals for its grant program entitled “Supporting Her Empowerment via Digital Tools” to increase women artisans’ economic empowerment in North India by educating and training local CSOs and NGOs on…[more]
For Kenya
Apply for Launch and Grow: The Kenyan Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Applicants are invited to submit their applications for “Launch and Grow: The Kenyan Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program” which is a unique first-of-its kind program offered to select groups of both emerging women entrepreneurs and…[more]
For Ghana
Applications Open for 2019 Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program!
New York University’s Robert F Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Fundacion Mujeres for Africa are currently inviting mid-career women from civil society organizations in Ghana for its 2019 Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program (GWSLP)…[more]
Grants to Support the Development of Women Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Within the project “European Small Business Act as the framework of strategies and policies for small and medium enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina – SBA in BiH”, Eda has launched a public call for..[more]
For Iraq
Internews’ Open Iraq Initiative to Promote the Participation of Iraqi Women in Governance
Internews is seeking applications for Open Iraq Initiative to transform Public Data into Citizen Engagement for Gender Equality. Building on Internews’ long established expertise in data journalism, the Open Iraq initiative aims to promote the participation of Iraqi women in…[more]
For Vietnam
U.S. Embassy in Vietnam: Seeking Applications for Women’s Empowerment Club
The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced available funding through the Public Diplomacy Federal Assistance Awards program for its Women’s Empowerment Club..[more]
For United Kingdom or Ireland
Wellbeing of Women: Accepting Applications for Research Grants 2019
Wellbeing of Women is accepting applications for its Research Grants 2019 for projects in basic science, clinical or translational research in the areas of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, including…[more]
For Zimbabwe
Rural Women New Zealand: Inviting Applications for Education Fund
Rural Women New Zealand is seeking applications for its Education Fund to offer people the opportunity to extend their education or training in order to improve their level of skills…[more]
For Canada
Global Affairs Canada Call for Proposals: Dismantling Barriers & Improving the Quality of Education for Women and Girls
Global Affairs Canada has launched a call for proposals for experienced Canadian organizations with a view to increasing access and investing in quality education, and supporting skills development for women and girls in…[more]
Awakening Grant Program: Supporting Indigenous Women in Canada
The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) is inviting applications for Awakening Grant which supports Canadian projects to help Indigenous women in Canada. This grant is funded by sales of the limited edition prints of “Awakening,”…[more]
Canadian Women’s Foundation: Seeking Proposals for Annual Violence Prevention Grants 2019
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its 2019-2020 Annual Violence Prevention Grants. The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s only national public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls…[more]
For United States
WFF’s International Initiative: Helping Women, Girls, and their Families Overcome Violence in U.S.
The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation (WFF) is seeking applications for its International Initiative to help women, girls, and their families overcome violence, poverty and other hardships in under-developed countries…[more]
Office on Violence Against Women: 2019 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for its 2019 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program…[more]
Applications Open for L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program!
Applications are open for L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program that awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) fields and commitment to…[more]
AWGC Request for Proposals: 2019 Women, Arts & Progressive Social Change Program in United States
Asian Women Giving Circle (AWGC) is seeking proposals for a program entitled “2019 Women, Arts, & Progressive Social Change” to support Asian American women-led organizations and individual artists in NYC who are using arts and culture to…[more]