We have compiled a comprehensive list of grant opportunities that support women globally and locally. These grants provide funding for a wide range of projects, including education, entrepreneurship, health, and advocacy. Learn more about these exciting opportunities and apply today to make a difference in your community.
Applications open for Mediterranean Women’s Fund
Deadline: 15-May-2024
The Mediterranean Women’s Fund is accepting applications to strengthen the women’s movement in all the countries of the Mediterranean basin…[more]
Call for Applications: Rapid Response Window on Women’s Participation
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a Rapid Response Window (RRW) to address the funding gap on women’s participation in formal peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements…[more]
Call for Entries: iF Social Impact Prize
Deadline: 24-Apr-24
Entries are now open for the iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving their society…[more]
Call for Proposals: Support Youth Engagement in Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building
Deadline: 15-Apr-24
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to strengthen in-country civil society capacity to facilitate and enhance inclusive young women and young men participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and processes in Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Tunisia…[more]
Call for Proposals: Preventing and Combating GBV and Violence Against Children
Deadline: 24-Apr-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children…[more]
Call for CSOs: Supporting Gender Equality, LGBTQ, Women and Fundamental Rights in Turkey
Deadline: 07-Apr-24
In the framework of the WE ACT Project (funded by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye under the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy) and in a bid to foster positive change and strengthen community initiatives, ALDA and Daktilo 1984 Association are launching a Subgranting scheme, targeting CSOs legally registered in Türkiye…[more]
African Women’s Development Fund Call for Proposals: Open, KASA! and Komboa Grants
Deadline: 02-Apr-24
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is happy to invite applications for grants from eligible feminist and women’s rights organisations (WROs) led by historically marginalised and minoritised groups in Africa…[more]
Call for Nomination: Africa Food Prize
Deadline: 17-Jun-2024
Nominations are now open for the Africa Food Prize, a pre-eminent award for recognizing the extraordinary individual or institution whose contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity for all Africans…[more]
US: ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
Deadline: 1 July 2024
The ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention offers a scholarship designed to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math…[more]
L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” Egypt Young Talents National Fellowships 2024
Deadline: 30 July 2024
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Egypt Young talents program aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Egypt…[more]
Women in Science and Engineering Fellowship for Ph.D. (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The “WISE Fellowship for Ph.D. (WISE-PhD)” of the Department of Science and Technology aims to provide opportunity to carry out Doctoral research in basic and applied sciences to women scientists and technologists between the age group of 27-45 years who want to pursue research in STEM fields as bench-level scientist…[more]
L’Oréal-UNESCO “For Women in Science” Levant Regional Young Talents Program
Deadline: 21 April 2024
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Levant regional young talents program aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syrian Arab Republic…[more]
UL Research Institutes-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2024
Deadline: 30 April 2024
The United States Government, in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories, aims to strengthen ASEAN science and technology capacity and gender equality through an annual Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women (“Prize”)…[more]
Nominations open for TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award
Deadline: 10 May 2024
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting nominations for the Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries…[more]
NATO launches Challenge for Women and Girls in Science
Deadline: 21 April 2024
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) is proud to launch a challenge for female university students and early career researchers up to 30 years of age…[more]
Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative
Deadline: 15-Apr-24
Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? WYDE is looking for you! Participate in Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative with your project idea!…[more]
Global Women, Peace, and Security Rapid Response Fund: Grants Range from $500 to $250,000
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
With the support of the US State Department’s Secretary’s Office on Global Women’s Issues, Search for Common Ground (Search) is launching a global Women, Peace and Security Rapid Response Fund to support local efforts in women, peace and security (WPS)…[more]
Japan Embassy in Bangladesh: Up to 20M Grant for Health, Education, Poverty, and Women
Deadline: 30-Mar-24
The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh is seeking applications for Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects…[more]
Applications open for Human Rights Fund – Turkey
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consulate General in Istanbul is inviting Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities to submit new applications to get support for their work…[more]
Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program to support Self-employment Projects for Poor Women
Deadline: 30-Jun-24
Applications are now open for the Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program to support income generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are members of a self help group…[more]
DRL Supporting Efforts to Promote Transitional Justice and Accountability and Advance Women’s Leadership in Yemen
Deadline: 19-Apr-2024
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for projects under two program categories: 1) promoting transitional justice and accountability; and 2) advancing women’s leadership and engagement in community level peacebuilding processes…[more]
Fellowship Program for Women in Nuclear Security and Nonproliferation Communities
Deadline: 15 March 2024
In partnership with Global Affairs Canada, CRDF Global is launching an eight-month program for women in the nuclear security and nonproliferation communities around the world to create projects that can further benefit women at their home institutions and local communities…[more]
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program
Deadline: 8 April 2024
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents program aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Yemen and GCC Countries including UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman…[more]
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
Deadline: 8 April 2024
Applications are now open for the Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science to celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world…[more]
EMBL-UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research (Africa)
Deadline: 31 March 2024
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are calling for applications from young women scientists working on infection biology to conduct a short-term research project at EMBL during 2023…[more]
Residency in Infection Biology for Female Scientists – Africa
Deadline: 31 March 2024
UNESCO and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) are launching their second call for applications from young female scientists working on infection biology in Africa…[more]
U.S. Mission to Burundi Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 28-Jun-24
The U.S. Embassy Burundi Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program or project with funding through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: DRL Combatting Discrimination Against Women in Mauritania
Deadline: 8-April-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that combat gender discrimination in Mauritania…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Chad Small Grants Program
Deadline: 8-Apr-24
The U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding to carry out a program that aligns with their strategic themes and priorities…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Congo DR)
Deadline: 1-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section (PD Kinshasa) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
U.S. Mission to Eswatini Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program
Deadline: 26-Apr-24
The U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program…[more]
CFPs: Strengthening Zimbabwean CSOs ability to engage as Actors of Good Governance and Development
Deadline: 28-Mar-2024
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals to strengthen local civil society organisations’ ability to engage as actors of good governance and development in Zimbabwe…[more]
Grants to support Small-scale, High-impact Projects in Lesotho
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Madagascar
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Tanzania: Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 01-Apr-2024
The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam is pleased to announce availability of funding through the Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program to support projects which align with the strategic priorities of the U.S. Mission to Tanzania…[more]
Call for NGOs: Women’s Empowerment and Economic and Financial Inclusion in Egypt
Deadline: 14-Mar-24
In partnership with the Government of Egypt and the European Union, UN Women implements the “Women’s Empowerment and Economic and Financial Inclusion in Rural Egypt – COVID19-Response”, there is a component focused on supporting ending violence against women and girls to enhance women’s access to protection and response services and raising awareness on the root causes and impacts of the different forms of gender-based violence against women…[more]
Up to CAD$100,000 available under Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Mauritius)
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for applications for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Request for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants Program (South Sudan)
Deadline: 15-Mar-24
Applications are now open for Small Grants to support youth and women led CSOs to carry out civic education and local outreaches on truth reconciliation and healing in South Sudan…[more]
Canadian Embassy offers Grants for Small-scale, High-impact Projects in Namibia
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Small Grants Program – Nigeria
Deadline: 31-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Abuja announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program…[more]
Julia Taft Refugee Fund for Sustainable & Quick Impact Projects in Senegal
Deadline: 31-Mar-24
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to assist refugees in Senegal…[more]
South Africa: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Up to CAD$100,000)
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Rwanda
Deadline: 31-May-24
The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Call for NGOs: Promoting and Protecting Violations of Human Rights in Libya
Deadline: 29-Apr-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for proposals that enable civil society organizations in Libya to play a leading role in promoting, protecting, and responding to serious violations of international human rights, humanitarian law, and other abuses in Libya…[more]
Call for Applications: Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program (Kenya)
Deadline: 31-May-24
The Right Sharing of World Resources is currently accepting applications for its grant program…[more]
Small Grants Program for CSOs to counter Human Rights Abuse (South Sudan)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications to establish Victim Support Groups and carry out tailored dialogues for Victims of Human Rights Abuses on Truth, Reconciliation, Healing, Compensation, and Reparations in the following regions: Eastern Equatoria, Northern Bahr El Ghazal and Jonglei…[more]
UNDP Small Grants to support Victims of Human Rights Abuses (South Sudan)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2024
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications for Small Grants to establish Victim Support Groups and carry out tailored dialogues for Victims of Human Rights Abuses on Truth, Reconciliation, Healing, Compensation and Reparations in the following regions: Western Equatoria, Western Bahr El Ghazal and Upper Nile…[more]
U.S. Mission to Togo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-24
The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, through this notice of funding opportunity is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Small Grants Program…[more]
Grant Call for Local Women and Young Women’s CSOs in Sudan
Deadline: 15-Mar-24
UN Women is seeking proposals to provide grants to local women and young women’s civil society organizations in Sudan focused on the enhanced protection safety, security and mental health of women and girls, and peacebuilding and economic recovery of women and young women in peacebuilding contexts…[more]
Request for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants Program (South Sudan)
Deadline: 15-Mar-24
Applications are now open for Small Grants to support youth and women led CSOs to carry out civic education and local outreaches on truth reconciliation and healing in South Sudan…[more]
Abdul-Lateef and Sanni Foundation Womenpreneur Program 2024 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 20 March 2024
The Abdul-Lateef & Sanni Foundation empowerment program is an annual project organised by the Foundation to empower Un financially independent Muslim women…[more]
Call for NGOs: Promoting and Protecting Violations of Human Rights in Libya
Deadline: 29-Apr-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for proposals that enable civil society organizations in Libya to play a leading role in promoting, protecting, and responding to serious violations of international human rights, humanitarian law, and other abuses in Libya…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Equatorial Guinea: Small Grants Program
Deadline: 4-Aug-23
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program…[more]
NaturaGuinea Program: Preservation of Flagship Spaces and Species
Deadline: 19-Apr-24
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to improve the living conditions of local populations (particularly women and young people) and the state of conservation and protection of the biodiversity of the mangrove landscape of the Konkouré estuary…[more]
AWIEF-Victoria’s Secret launches Growth Accelerator Programme in Nigeria
Deadline: 24 March 2024
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with iconic global brand Victoria’s Secret & Co…[more]
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 – DRC
Deadline: 1 May 2024
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Bureau of Public Diplomacy of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to train and enhance the capacity of 100 women entrepreneurs across the DRC…[more]
L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” Egypt Young Talents National Fellowships 2024
Deadline: 30 July 2024
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Egypt Young talents program aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Egypt…[more]
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