[March 2025]
On 8 March 2025, celebrate International Women’s Day with a powerful focus on “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
This year, global funders like UNICEF, the EU Commission, and leading foundations are offering 80+ grants to support women-led initiatives, youth empowerment, gender equality, and social impact projects. These opportunities are designed to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, ensuring a future where no one is left behind.
Explore these game-changing grants and take a step toward lasting impact. Apply now!
Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions
Deadline: 8 May 2025
The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting edge tech solutions improving access to quality health care and services, and ensuring socio-economic participation of women and girls…[more]
Call for Entries: United Nations Public Service Awards
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is pleased to announce its United Nations Public Service Awards to recognize creativity and innovation within public institutions to enhance effectiveness, transparency, and inclusiveness…[more]
Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Applications are now open for the Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program…[more]
Grand Challenge: Innovative Data and Modeling approaches to measure Women’s Health
Deadline: 25 March 2025
This Grand Challenge on Innovative Data and Modeling Approaches to Measure Women’s Health seeks to advance innovative ways to measure women’s health by either developing new measurement models or adapting existing ones to better capture the full scope of women’s health burdens and progress…[more]
Apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
Deadline: 20 April 2025
The International Women’s Media Foundation has launched its applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship to provide academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice…[more]
Accelerating Innovations: Addressing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings
Deadline: 25 March 2025
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is pleased to announce the Accelerating Innovations Challenge to address Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings…[more]
Call for Nominations: Courage in Journalism Awards
Deadline: 30 March 2025
The International Women’s Media Foundation’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and non-binary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience…[more]
Nominations open for Nature Awards to inspire Women in Science
Deadline: 9 April 2025
Are you committed to advancing gender equality in STEM? Are you dedicated to encouraging girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue careers in science? If yes, then this opportunity is right for you…[more]
Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment 2025
Deadline: 28 March 2025
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is excited to announce its Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment…[more]
Call for Nominations: UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is accepting nominations for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) aims to boost research, education, and global cooperation to tackle challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Now Open: Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship Urban Challenge
Deadline: 11 April 2025
The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge to convert idea- and concept-level innovative ideas that are meeting resilience needs in urban informality contexts and scale them to sustainable ideas…[more]
Call for EOIs: International Organization for Migration Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 14-Apr-25
The International Organization for Migration is inviting CSOs, academia, media and women-led organisations in ECOWAS & Mauritania to apply for grants to support migration-related projects…[more]
Applications open for Seeds of Sustainability Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 18-Apr-25
The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation is accepting applications for the Seeds of Sustainability Fund Program to stimulate or catalyze projects that address biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental inequality…[more]
Call for LOIs: Mama Cash Resilience Fund
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
Applications are now open for the Resilience Fund to support feminist groups, collectives and initiatives that are founded, led, and/or run by people who belong to the communities whose rights they seek to advance…[more]
Call for Proposals: Prevent and Combat GBV and Violence against Children
Deadline: 7-May-25
The European Commission is seeking proposals to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children…[more]
Together in Action Project: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
Deadline: 18-Apr-25
The European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) is pleased to announce the Together in Action Project: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures…[more]
MPOWER Financing Women in STEM Scholarship (Canada and US)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The MPOWER Financing believes in addressing inequality in education. In recognition of the extraordinary potential of women in the sciences, they created the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship. You don’t need to be an MPOWER borrower! What are you waiting for? Apply Now…[more]
Call for Applications: Alstom Foundation Funding Program
Deadline: 10 APRIL 2025
The Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects which serve to improve living conditions in, and economic prospects of, communities located near Alstom’s facilities and sites around the world…[more]
CFAs: Women’s Prize for Playwriting (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 22 April 2025
Nominations are now open for Women’s Prize for Playwriting, a leading award for female and non-binary playwrights in the UK and the Ireland…[more]
L’Oréal – UNESCO for Women in Science Levant Regional Young Talents Programme
Deadline: 20 April 2025
Applications are now open for the L’Oréal – UNESCO for Women in Science Levant Regional Young Talents Programme to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syrian Arab Republic…[more]
Apply for Citizens’ Engagement and Participation Grant Programme
Deadline: 29 April 2025
The European Commission is seeking applications to promote citizens’ and representative associations’ participation in and contribution to the democratic and civic life of the Union by making known and publicly exchanging their views in all areas of Union action…[more]
OCEAN Partnership Grants for Scalable Solutions
Deadline: 24-Mar-2025
The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature Grants Programme (OCEAN) is seeking applications to support large scale partnerships to deliver lasting change to the marine environment and coastal communities…[more]
Call for Entries: VinFuture Prize Nomination Program 2025
Deadline: 17 April 2025
The VinFuture Prize with its VinFuture Prize Nomination Program awards and honor outstanding inventors and researchers from universities, academies, research labs around the globe, as well as inventors in a professional research environment…[more]
Laerdal Foundation announces Saving Lives at Birth Program 2025
Deadline: 1-Apr-25
The Laerdal Foundation is pleased to announce the Saving Lives at Birth Program to provide financial support to practically oriented research to prevent needless deaths from sudden cardiac arrest, trauma, and during birth…[more]
Open Call: Diamond Education Grant Program
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The Soroptimist International is pleased to invite applications for its Diamond Education Grant Program to support women who are in need of financial assistance for educational purposes…[more]
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa 2025
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The UNESCO Young African Women Scientists Programme, seeks to promote and support two exceptional young African women in the life sciences…[more]
Sony Electronics’ Alpha Female Plus Grant Program 2024 (US and Canada)
Deadline: 30 March 2025
Submissions are now open for the Sony Electronics’ Alpha Female Plus Grant Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: Common Fund for Commodities
Deadline: 1 April 2025
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from projects that aim to transform commodity value chains and uplift smallholder and SME-based enterprises in CFC member countries…[more]
CFPs: Prevention and Elimination of Human Trafficking in the Lao PDR
Deadline: 28-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to contribute to the Prevention and Elimination of Human Trafficking in the Lao PDR…[more]
Submissions open for DVC Memorial Scholarship Program (US)
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Desiree V. Cooper Memorial Scholarship Program seeks to provide continual service to the communities and encourage minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture…[more]
Thematic Programme for CSOs, Human Rights and Democracy in Liberia
Deadline: 25-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) has launched the Thematic Programme for CSOs, Human Rights and Democracy…[more]
AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
AWIEF has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications…[more]
Nominations open for Twining Humber and SOLA Awards (US)
Deadline: 24 March 2025
The Artist Trust is thrilled to invite nominations for its Twining Humber and Support Old Lady Artists (SOLA) Awards to provide funding and professional development for working artists…[more]
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Cuba
Deadline: 24-Mar-25
Applications are now open for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries that align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priorities…[more]
Applications open for Women Entrepreneurs Build Accelerator Program – United States
Deadline: 21 March 2025
W.E. (Women Entrepreneurs) Build is a holistic business accelerator designed to level the playing field and help women with limited access to resources and funding…[more]
Submissions open for SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards – US
Deadline: 24 March 2025
SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards are five unrestricted awards of $5,000 given annually to Washington State female-identified visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art…[more]
The Hilden Charitable Fund: Overseas Funding Program (Malawi)
Deadline: 02-Apr-2025
The Hilden Charitable Fund is seeking applications to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions or statutory sources…[more]
Call for Projects: Dublin Rural LEADER Programme (2023-2027) – Ireland
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Dublin Rural LEADER is launching a targeted call for projects aimed at empowering female and young entrepreneurs in Dublin Rural communities. Whether you are starting a new venture, expanding an existing business, or bringing an innovative idea to life, they want to hear from you!…[more]
RFPs: Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant (US)
Deadline: 21-Apr-25
Pfizer is pleased to announce applications for the Independent Medical Education Grant to encourage organizations to submit grant applications for educational activities focused on healthcare professionals involved in the management and care of people with migraine…[more]
Call for Entries: Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (US)
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The New York Foundation for the Arts has announced its Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grants to support environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement…[more]
L’Oréal UNESCO Young Talents Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Applications are now open for the L’Oréal UNESCO Young Talents Program to honor three talented young Egyptian women researchers for the quality of their research works and encourages them to pursue a brilliant career in science…[more]
Swiss L’ORÉAL- UNESCO For Women in Science Program (Switzerland)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Fondation l’Oreal has launched its Swiss L’ORÉAL- UNESCO For Women in Science Program to support four outstanding female early-career scientists working in Switzerland each year…[more]
Our Sporting Future Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to annouce the Our Sporting Future Program to assist community sporting organisations with the implementation of small to medium sized facility development projects and development programs for new and emerging sporting organisations across the municipality…[more]
Get Funding for Your Group’s Project to Support Indigenous Entrepreneurship (Canada)
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Use Indigenous Services Canada’s Access to Business Opportunities funding to support a regional or national initiative that will provide tools and support to foster Indigenous entrepreneurship…[more]
Vanuatu-Australia Community Grants Program
Deadline: 1-May-25
The Vanuatu-Australia Community Grants program is a new, small grants program administered by the Australian High Commission in Port Vila, Vanuatu. It builds on the legacy of the Direct Aid Program, which the High Commission delivered over the past decade, and is designed to support community-led projects that improve quality of life…[more]
Entries open for AIWA Scholarship Awards (Armenia)
Deadline: 18 April 2025
The Armenian International Women’s Association is thrilled to invite applications for its Scholarship Awards to provide a unique opportunity for donors to remember loved ones while at the same time providing much-needed financial assistance and recognition to young women preparing for their careers and professions…[more]
ICGEB-SAWBP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (South Africa)
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The ICGEB-SAWBP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Research Foundation will support South African women researchers holding a PhD degree, in Biotechnology or a related discipline, having outstanding ability, and who will perform hypothesis-driven research…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh is inviting grant applications for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects…[more]
CFPs: Upholding Human Rights Standards in the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan
Deadline: 16-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to uphold Human Rights Standards in the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan…[more]
The Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women (US)
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The EDGE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women to advance their research careers through travel, collaboration, or other activities…[more]
CFAs: Promoting Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment in Pakistan
Deadline: 9-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for its program to promote Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment…[more]
Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts (US)
Deadline: 1 May 2025
The Scott Pioli & Family Fund for Women Football Coaches and Scouts provides direct financial assistance to women football coaches and scouts who have demonstrated potential, supporting their development, education and training…[more]
City of Ballarat launches Community Impact Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Mar-25
The City of Ballarat has launched the Community Impact Grant Program to support community groups, clubs, and organisations to build capacity and strengthen connections within the community…[more]
CFPs: Enhancing the position of Women to decrease Discrimination and Gender-based Violence (Serbia)
Deadline: 21-Mar-25
The UN Women is seeking proposals from CSOs to enhance the position of women in Serbia to decrease risk of discrimination and gender-based violence…[more]
CFAs: Glasgow Communities Fund Programme in the UK
Deadline: 7-Apr-25
The Glasgow City Council is accepting applications for the Glasgow Communities Fund Programme to make a positive difference to people and communities, supporting residents of Glasgow to share in, and benefit from, the opportunities in the city…[more]
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund: Collaborative Research Projects (Round 16) – Australia
Deadline: 11 April 2025
The Australian Government is requesting applications for its Collaborative Research Projects to increase the uptake of leading science and technology by supporting collaboration between Australian and Indian researchers in strategically focused, leading-edge scientific research and technology projects…[more]
Funding Opportunity: Strengthening Health, Education & Women’s Rights
Deadline: 2-Apr-25
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce its call for concept notes under Health, Education, Women’s and Girls’ Rights and Empowerment Program…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Malaysia (2025)
Deadline: 26-Mar-25
The High Commission of Canada in Malaysia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement…[more]
Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship in Vietnam
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
Apply now for the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]
Submissions open for Australia Awards Scholarship in Laos
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
Submissions are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]
2025: Australia Awards Scholarship in Indonesia
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is pleased to announce the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]
NOFO: U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program
Deadline: 28-Mar-2025
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and focus on their priorities…[more]
Nominations open for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
Deadline: 21 March 2025
Women of Influence is accepting nominations for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards…[more]
Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund Major Capital Grants Programme (UK)
Deadline: 18-Jun-25
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is accepting applications for the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund Major Capital Grants Programme…[more]
Thomas Wall Trust’s Grants Programme for Registered Charities – UK
Deadline: 5-May-25
The Thomas Wall Trust is welcoming proposals for its Grants Programme which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities and refugees…[more]
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards 2025
Deadline: 2-May-25
The Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) recognise and reward programs that reduce crime and violence in Australia…[more]
U.S. Embassy Managua Annual Program Statement – Nicaragua
Deadline: 15-May-25
The U.S. Embassy Managua of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit applications for funding to carry out a project that advances U.S. public diplomacy priorities and reinforces ties between the people of the United States and Nicaragua…[more]
NOFO: Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program (US)
Deadline: 8-Apr-25
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is accepting applications to assist Tribal governments (or their authorized designees) to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities…[more]
Apply for Public Diplomacy Annual Program (Iraq)
Deadline: 30-Mar-25
The U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Iraq has announced its call for applications for its Public Diplomacy Annual Program to support initiatives that advance the policy goals of the U.S. Mission to Iraq, which include “fostering stability and economic growth,” “bolstering democracy and governance,” and “ensuring Iraq’s sovereignty and security.”…[more]
ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship Program 2025 (United States)
Deadline: 1 July 2025
The ABC Wildlife, believes diversity is critical in every scientific field from biology to chemical engineering for which they are giving Scholarships under their Women in STEM Academic Scholarship Program…[more]
Applications open for Matrix Causes Fund Programme in the UK
Deadline: 31-Mar-2025
The Matrix Chambers is accepting applications for the Matrix Causes Fund Programme to organisations which promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support to meet their basic personal needs), equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment…[more]
Open Call: Public Diplomacy Grant Program – Togo
Deadline: 31-Mar-2025
The U.S. Embassy Lome – Togo of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Program…[more]
Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women’s History (United States)
Deadline: 14 April 2025
The National Archives Foundation is seeking applications for the Cokie Roberts Fellowship for Women’s History to support one to three annual fellowships for emerging or established historians, journalists, authors, or graduate students who perform and publish new research to elevate women’s history for the general public using the records held by the National Archives…[more]
CFAs: Northern Territory Men’s Places Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Northern Territory of Australia is seeking applications for its Men’s Places Grants Program…[more]
Submissions open for MSP Equity Accelerator (US)
Deadline: 25 April 2025
The MSP Equity Accelerator sponsored by Allianz invests in high-growth startups founded by Black, Brown and Women entrepreneurs…[more]
Apply for Accelerating Female Founders Program (Australia)
Deadline: 25 June 2025
Applications are now open for Accelerating Female Founders Program for Queensland-based female founders or leaders of innovative businesses to take their innovation driven enterprises to the next level, create connections and access opportunities…[more]
UK: Pink Ribbon Foundation Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-May-2025
The Pink Ribbon Foundation is accepting applications for its grant programme to help breast cancer charities help their clients recover from their cancer and then live longer, healthier, happier lives…[more]
