Promising Funding Opportunities for the Empowerment of Women and Girls

(October 2019)

A list of new and latest grant opportunities for the empowerment of women and girls around the world.

The Maypole Fund accepting Applications from Women Only
The Maypole Fund is accepting 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]

Dining for Women Grant to support Grassroots International Organizations Empowering Women and Girls of Developing Countries
Dining for Women is inviting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its grant program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty…[more]

AAUW’s International Fellowship Program is now open
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for its International Fellowship Program to provide support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents…[more]

Open Call on Social and Economic Integration of Migrant Women
European Commission is seeking applications for its grant programme entitled “Social and economic integration of migrant women” to improve knowledge on how to better support the social and economic integration of migrant women…[more]

Apply for Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women
Applicants are invited to apply for the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Awards program which is a unique education grant for women who provide the primary financial support for their families…[more]

4th edition of the Amazing Women 2019 Call for Proposals
For this 4th edition of the initiative, the Orange Foundation has announced a call for proposals in the countries where Orange foundations and affiliates are participating in the Women’s Digital Center program…[more]

Apply for Power Africa Leadership Training for Young Women in the Energy Sector in Africa
Are you a young woman working or involved in the African energy ecosystem? Do you want to improve your career and take off? Are you ready to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your professional networks, capture new opportunities…[more]

Waaw Foundation announces 2019-2020 STEM Scholarship for African Womens
WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is seeking applications for its STEM Scholarship in order to support need based African female STEM-focused college education…[more]

Applications Open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Applications are open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries…[more]

Funding Call for NGOs to promote the Fight against Sexism
The Council of Europe’s Gender Equality Division has launched a call for proposals for an NGO grant to promote the fight against sexism…[more]

Small-Grants Scheme to Support Non-Profit Organisations working in Local Communities
The Australian High Commission in Port Louis is currently accepting applications for its 2019-20 Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small-grants scheme that aims to support non-profit organisations…[more]

Australian Embassy in Belgrade inviting Non-Profit and Civil Society Organisations for Direct Aid Program
The Australian Embassy in Belgrade is currently accepting project proposals for its Direct Aid Program (DAP). DAP is a flexible small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget and managed by the Australian Embassy…[more]

Mary’s Pence Funds Projects in the US and Canada to Increase the Economic Security of Women
Mary’s Pence Fund is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program in the US and Canada to increase the economic security of women and amplify women’s voices in their communities. They support efforts for systemic change that improves the status of women…[more]

Government of the Slovak Republic launches Promoting Equality between Women and Men and Work Life Balance
The Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic as the Programme Operator for the Domestic and Gender-based Violence Programme has launched the open call for bilateral relations for establishing and development of the partnership – Support of organisations promoting equality between women and men and work life balance…[more]

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