[August 2025]
Communities thrive when they’re safe. To turn bold ideas into action, access to the right funding is key. Explore grants and resources that empower individuals, organizations and communities to prevent violence and promote gender equaltiy.
Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Sep-25
The International Association of Horticultural Producers is calling for entries for the World Green City Awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus. The AIPH World Green City Awards are designed to champion nature-oriented solutions that harvest the power of plants and associated ecosystem services to help address the major challenges facing cities today…[more]
Course on Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence
Deadline: Ongoing
Submissions are now open for the course to provide an overview of the Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence: Core Elements and Quality Guidelines launched in 2015 by UN Women, UNFPA, WHO, UNDP and UNODC. These Guidelines identify comprehensive essential actions to be provided by the health, justice and policing and social services sectors, as well as guidance for the coordination of essential services, for women and girls who have experienced violence…[more]
Apply for “I Know Gender 1-2-3” UN Women Training Course
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the “I Know Gender 1-2-3: Getting Started Concepts; International Frameworks for Gender Equality; and Advancing Gender Equality Across the United Nations System” UN Women Training Course…[more]
I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is inviting applications for the I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program…[more]
Open Call for I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is offering grants for the I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program…[more]
Apply for “Understanding Violence against Women and Girls” Course
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is seeking applications for a course to provide an understanding of violence against women and girls, its extent, drivers and impact. It also provides evidence-based guidance for policy-makers and stakeholders in complementary fields to better understand the key pillars for preventing it from occurring in the first place and responding to it when it does occur…[more]
UN Women Course on Violence Against Women Migrant Workers
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is currently accepting applications for the course to strengthen multi-sectoral coordinated quality services to respond to violence against women migrant workers…[more]
I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program…[more]
UN Women’s I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is inviting applicants to apply for the I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program…[more]
Apply for I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program…[more]
CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
Deadline: 29-Aug-25
The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Empowerment Grant Program to foster local engagement in climate awareness, action, and sustainable development. By empowering grassroots organizations and community groups, the program seeks to implement transformative ideas that bridge the gap between innovation and practical solutions, driving change from the community to the national and regional levels…[more]
CFPs: Build Capacities of WCSOS on TF VAW in Western-Balkans
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
UN Women is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit proposals for a regional capacity-building initiative focused on addressing technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) in the Western Balkans. The selected CSO will implement a comprehensive training programme targeting at least 50 CSOs and 10 CSO networks, aiming to empower women’s organizations to advocate for legal reforms, improve support for survivors, and promote safer digital environments…[more]
RFPs: Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women (TF VAW) Policy-advocacy in Western Balkans
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
UN Women is seeking a civil society organization (CSO) to lead policy advocacy and provide technical assistance in addressing technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) across the Western Balkans. The initiative focuses on introducing and implementing gender-sensitive legal frameworks and services in line with global and regional standards…[more]
RFAs: Community of Practice (CoP) to address Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
UN Women is inviting proposals from civil society organizations to create and manage a regional Community of Practice (CoP) aimed at strengthening multisectoral referral pathways that address technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) in the Western Balkans…[more]
Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Different Social and Economic Spheres Programme
Deadline: 16-Sep-25
Applications are now open for the Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Different Social and Economic Spheres Programme…[more]
Open Call: Feminist Events dedicated to Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Armenia)
Deadline: 1-Nov-25
The Women’s Fund Armenia is inviting applications to support feminist gatherings and a wide range of events and actions dedicated to feminist goals, community empowerment, and inspiring change…[more]
CAFAAG: Prevention, Safe Release and Reintegration in the context of Mozambique
Deadline: 11-Aug-2025
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is now accepting applications for a program in Mozambique focused on the prevention, safe release, and reintegration of Children Associated with Armed Groups and Armed Forces (CAFAAG). This initiative aims to protect and support children affected by armed conflict, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province…[more]
RFAs: Assistance in Protection, Case Management, Reintegration, and Livelihoods for the Populations (Venezuela)
Deadline: 19-Aug-2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting applications for initiatives focused on protection, case management, reintegration, and livelihoods support for vulnerable populations in Venezuela. The call supports a wide range of sectors, emphasizing both emergency response and long-term solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood Programme (Moldova)
Deadline: 11-Aug-2025
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is inviting civil society organisations in Moldova to apply for funding under the UK-funded Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood II (BREN II) programme…[more]
Call for Applications: WISE Small-Scale Grant Program (Armenia)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The Impact Innovations Institute’s Initiatives Foundation (IMINI) has launched a new round of Small-Scale Grants (SSGs) aimed at women-led and women-focused organizations in Armenia. This initiative is part of the Women’s Initiative for Security and Equity (WISE) program, which is supported by the United States Department of State and implemented by Mercy Corps Georgia in partnership with IMINI in Armenia…[more]
Open Call: Feminist Events dedicated to Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Armenia)
Deadline: 1-Nov-25
The Women’s Fund Armenia is inviting applications to support feminist gatherings and a wide range of events and actions dedicated to feminist goals, community empowerment, and inspiring change…[more]
Call for Proposals: Grants for Non-governmental Organizations in Ukraine
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025
The Council of Europe, through its project “Combating Violence against Women in Ukraine – Phase III” (COVAW-III), has launched a call for grant proposals to raise awareness about the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Ukraine. This initiative aims to support national, regional, and local efforts to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence by promoting the principles of the Istanbul Convention…[more]
CFPs: Implementation of Gender, Social Cohesion, Protection and Accountability to affected Populations Activities in Ghana
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The UN World Food Programme (WFP Ghana) is delivering emergency food assistance to vulnerable populations affected by prolonged dry spells in Northern Ghana. This support comes through cash transfers and nutrition voucher activities, funded by the Republic of Korea…[more]
Apply for NHRC’s Short Film Competition (India)
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The National Human Rights Commission invites short films for its ‘Short Film Competition-2025’, which aims at recognizing the creative efforts towards promotion and protection of human rights…[more]
Higher Hope Foundation’s Empower Grant in the United States
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Higher Hope Foundation’s ‘Empower’ Grant offers financial assistance to nonprofits that work directly with victims of violent crime or support cases involving missing persons. The goal is to strengthen these organizations through strategic funding, helping them expand their reach, build sustainable support systems, and create innovative programs for those affected…[more]
NOFO: National Victim Crisis Hotlines Program in the United States
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) offers financial support to maintain, enhance, or expand national hotlines that provide critical crisis intervention services for victims of crime across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. These hotlines are vital lifelines for crime survivors, especially those in rural or remote areas with limited access to direct services…[more]