(April 2019)
In this list, you can find open grant opportunities for NGOs who are working to promote gender equality and upliftment of women.
2019 Feminist Review Trust Fund Round 2: Supporting Projects that Transform the Lives of Women
The Feminist Review Trust is seeking applications from eligible entities for the 2nd round of its 2019 program that gives grants to projects in the UK and internationally that support women…[more]
The Maypole Fund: Seeking Applications from Women Groups to Proactively Challenge Patriarchy
Applications are open for “The Maypole Fund” 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]
Applications Open for IWMF’s Reporting Grants For Women’s Stories
Applications are now open for the IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories, sponsored by The Secular Society, is a funding initiative supporting journalism produced by and about women…[more]
Nominations Open for 2019 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Nominations are open for the 2019 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education…[more]
Global Financing Facility announces CFPs for Sustainable Scale-Up of Innovations for Saving Mothers and Newborns at Birth
The Global Financing Facility (GFF), in partnership with Laerdal Global Health and the Government of Norway, has announced a Call for Proposals from organizations which can accelerate uptake of proven innovations to reduce maternal and newborn mortality around the time of birth and in the immediate postnatal period…[more]
CODE announces Context Matters Research Grants to Empower African Girls through Language and Literacy
CODE has announced its second annual Call for Proposals for Context Matters Research Grants to support an African research agenda in language and literacy. The 2019 theme is Empowering Girls through Language and Literacy…[more]
SAR announces Advanced Seminar focusing on Women and Development in the Global South
SAR has announced an call for proposal for an Advanced Seminar that focuses on the circumstances of women in the developing world and offers paths to concrete, practical strategies for improving their health, prosperity, and general well-being…[more]
UNCDF launched Women MSME FinTech Innovation Fund for Enterprises in Asia-Pacific
UNCDF, in collaboration with UNESCAP, has launched an Innovation Fund on digital solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Asia-Pacific…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
The High Commission of Canada in Australia (Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Republic of Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Apply for 2019 Young Feminist Leaders Fellowships Program
The Youth Exchange, in partnership with the Women’s Rights Program, is inviting applicants for its 2019 Young Feminist Leaders Fellowships Program…[more]
Call for Applications: Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture “Awla Fellowship”
The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has launched the first edition of its Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture “Awla Fellowship”. A capacity building program, which aims to develop women researchers who can make a positive impact in their workplaces, communities and countries…[more]
EU CFPs: Closing Gender Gaps over Life Cycle-Work-Life Balance for Women and Men
European Commission is seeking proposals to national authorities on closing gender gaps over the life cycle – work-life balance for women and men – a better sharing of care…[more]
European Commission: Inviting Proposals for Combating all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
European Commission is seeking applications for proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women…[more]
BKMC announces Program for Promoting SDGs and Women Empowerment in Asia
Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens has launched Women’s Empowerment Program for Asian Women to promote the Sustainable Development Goals and foster women’s empowerment in their countries of origin by training their communication skills, crisis management and mediation competencies…[more]
Country Specific
Afghanistan – UN Women Seeking Proposals for Supporting to Women’s Engagement in Peacemaking in Afghanistan
Guyana – Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Guyana
India – Sandvik India Gender Awards for Organizations and Individuals
Suriname – Embassy of Canada to Suriname launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
United Kingdom – Rosa announces ‘Voices From The Frontline’ Programme for Supporting Women’s Organisations in UK
United States – William T. Grant Foundation announces Research Grants on Reducing Inequality