(February 2020)
Women have shown tremendous growth and gained utmost self-respect through their performances in various sectors. But still, the lives of many women and girls need improvement for a better world. Therefore, we have created a list of open grant opportunities for NGOs working to build up a world where women could stand up with dignity and fulfill all their dreams.
The Maypole Fund accepting Applications from Women Only
Do you have an imaginative project on anti-militarism; action against the arms trade; creating a culture of peace and nonviolence and preventing conflict and war; disarmament; or against nuclear weapons and weapons systems? If yes, the submit your applications to The Maypole Fund…[more]
Feminist Review Trust Grant Program: UK £15,000 for Women’s Projects
The Feminist Review Trust is inviting applications from eligible entities for women’s projects in the UK and internationally…[more]
Women Deliver Young Leaders Program to advance Gender Equality around the World
The Women Deliver Young Leaders Program connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality…[more]
USAID: MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services to Scale)
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) and Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) are pleased to announce the Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health (MNCH/FP/RH) Services to Scale (MOMENTUM) Annual Program Statement (APS)….[more]
Hilden Charitable Fund inviting projects benefit to Disadvantaged Communities
The Hilden Charitable Fund is seeking applications to award grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries with an aim to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions…[more]
G(irls)20 Global Summit: Chance for Young Women to visit Saudi Arabia (Fully-funded)
Since 2010, the G(irls)20 Global Summit has served as the only platform for young women to influence the G20. Every year, the Summit is held in the same country as the G20 Presidency; in 2020 Saudi Arabia will host world leaders and engagement groups…[more]
Mama Cash’s 2020 Grantmaking Window now open for Organizations
Mama Cash is accepting Letters of Interest from applicants, who are not current grantee-partners, to support organisations and initiatives that are fighting environmental injustices and are implementing alternative, environmentally-just, solutions…[more]
Incredible Women Entrepreneurs invited to apply for €100,000 Grant Opportunity (Europe)
If you think you have what it takes to become the next EU Woman Innovator, don’t miss your chance and apply now for the 7th edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators…[more]
Co-Impact offering Systems Change Grants (US $10-25 million)
Co-Impact is pleased to invite submissions from qualified organizations and partnerships for the 3rd round of systems change grants…[more]
CODE offering up to 5 Research Grants to projects addressing Literacy, Education and Girls’ Empowerment
CODE has announced the third annual Call for Proposals under its Context Matters Research Grants to foster Africa’s ability to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the areas of education and gender equality…[more]
African Women’s Development Fund: Call for Applications for advancing Women’s Rights
Is your organisation an African feminist/ women’s rights organisation with cutting edge ideas for advancing women’s rights and creating systemic change? Is your organisation led and majority staffed by women, and registered on the African continent? If yes, then you can apply for the AWDF call for applications in any of the three thematic areas listed…[more]
IsDB launches Call for Innovation to Save Women’s Lives from Cancer
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have partnered to launch an urgent call for innovation to find and reward solutions for strengthening national health systems in the area of breast and cervical cancer prevention…[more]
OSISA Programmes: Economic And Social Justice, Human Rights, Democracy and Governance, and Women’s Rights
For the 2020 Strategy Year, Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) programmes are looking for concept notes or state actors that address issues in the priority spheres…[more]
European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
European Commission is seeking proposals to promote the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination with an aim to tackle at least one of the following grounds for discrimination: racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation…[more]
Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
European Commission is currently accepting proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women…[more]
Submit Nominations for AnitaB.org Systers Pass It On Awards Program
Nominations are now open for the Anita Borg Systers Pass It On Awards Program to honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of women technologists helping one another…[more]
2020 Technovation Challenge inviting Teams of Girls from all over the World
Applications are open for 2020 Technovation Challenge for teams of girls from all over the world to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology…[more]
Empowering Rural Women Leaders! WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) Prize for women’s creativity in rural life…[more]
Submit Proposals for Third Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced its third call for proposals…[more]
U.S. Embassy New Zealand PAS Annual Program Statement
The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Guinea announces Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program…[more]
U.S. Embassy in South Africa announces Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Training Program
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit concept notes to carry out a training program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and Arizona State University. Funding will be made available from the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria…[more]
Country Specific
- MEV seeking Applications for 5th Cohort of Movement Makers
- Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program
- 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships: A Chance for Indians to pursue Master’s Degree in U.S.
- Mobilize Power Fund for Youth-Led and Intergenerational Groups, Nonprofits, & Coalitions
- Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women Program
- ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship – Women in STEM
Ukraine- Invitation for Ukrainian Women Rights Organizations (WROs)
Kenya– Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Project inviting Women’s Rights Organizations
Georgia– U.S. Embassy in Georgia announces Alumni Grant
United Kingdom– Call for Applications: Matrix Causes Fund
- British Embassy in Santo Domingo: Call for Activity and Project Proposals 2020/2021
- U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic: Sports Envoy 2020 “¡Gol! Empowering Women and Girls through Soccer”
Benin– U.S. Embassy in Benin seeking Applications for Small Grants Program for All Audiences
Burkina Faso– EU announces Call for Proposals to Strengthen the Participation of Women in Political Life – Burkina Faso
Sierra Leone– RSWR supports Income-Generating, Self-Employment Projects in Sierra Leone
Iraq– medica mondiale seeking Proposals from Women Rights Organizations – Iraq
Canada– WICC’s Awakening Grant to Help Indigenous Women in Canada
- RSWR offering Seed Grants to Small Grass-roots Organizations in India
- Glenmark Foundation’s NGO Grant worth Rs. 3 lakhs. Apply Now!
Egypt– USAID/Egypt announces Inter-Community Girls Empowerment Activity
Afghanistan– Calling Local Women’s Rights Organizations & Individuals for Afghan Women’s Empowerment Fund
- Embassy of Japan announces Grant Scheme for Local Projects in Turkey
- Gender Equality Fund 2020: Inviting proposals from NGOs
Serbia– UN Women inviting CSOs for Implementation of Communication and Behavioral Change Strategy
- French Embassy “Dwabo” Small Grants Programme (€3,000 to €10,000) for Ghanaian CSOs
- Women and Girl’s Empowerment Grant Program
Bosnia and Herzegovina– Project Proposals focusing on Gender Equality & Women’s Rights invited to apply!
Pakistan: Bureau of DRL seeking Applications to Promote and Protect Women’s Right