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Nominations open for WE Empower UN SDG Challenge
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The We Empower Challenge invites women-led entrepreneurs to submit applications supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative focuses on fostering social and environmental innovation, promoting equity, and advancing sustainable communities by …
Entries Open: Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
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The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science recognize outstanding women researchers in STEM and impactful initiatives that support girls and women in science careers. Winners receive US$50,000, global recognition, mentoring from The Estée Lauder Companies, and an …
Empowering Women of Colour Entrepreneurs: Apply for the £5K Dream Fund (UK)
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The Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe 5.0 Dream Fund provides targeted funding and leadership support to women of colour-led organisations in the UK. The program offers grants of up to £5,000, alongside capacity-building, networking, and visibility support …
Entries open for Global STEM Accelerators Program
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The Global STEM Accelerators Program 2026 is a fully online, three-month international program (30 May–30 August 2026) designed to empower young women aged 15–17 to become changemakers through STEM, sustainability, and social innovation. Delivered by AFS in …
Call for Proposal: Women Peace and Protection Joint Programme in Somalia
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UN Women is inviting proposals under the Women, Peace and Protection Joint Programme (WPP II) in Somalia to strengthen women’s leadership, participation, and protection in peacebuilding, governance, and security. Eligible partners can apply for USD 100,000 to 150,000 to …
CFPs: Strengthening the Economic Empowerment of Women Survivors of Violence (Morocco)
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UN Women Morocco is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit proposals to strengthen the economic empowerment of women survivors of violence and women at risk in Fès-Meknes and Casablanca-Settat. The selected project should have a budget of 500,000 …
Nominations open for the Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award (US)
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The Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award supports mid-career women of color working to build a healthier, safer, and more just world. Selected recipients receive a $15,000 personal grant, plus an additional $10,000 for an affiliated organization (if applicable), along with …
Small Grants for Women’s CSOs and CSOs working on Gender Equality (Turkey)
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UN Women is supporting civil society organizations in Türkiye to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls. Eligible CSOs can apply for grants ranging from USD 2,500 to USD 30,000 (submitted in Turkish Lira) for projects lasting up to 12 …
Call for Applications: National Feminist Legal Theory & Practice (FLTP)
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The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is inviting national or local organisations in Asia and the Pacific to submit Expressions of Interest to partner in delivering the National Feminist Legal Theory and Practice Training (FLTP) 2026. Selected …
Call for Agri-Innovators: HealthyDiets4Africa Agribusiness Accelerator Program (Kenya)
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The HealthyDiets4Africa Agribusiness Accelerator Program is inviting youth and women innovators in Kenya to scale agribusiness solutions that improve the food system. The program offers training, mentorship, investor-readiness support, market exposure, and …
Falling Walls Lab Colombo: Pitch Your Breakthrough Idea (Sri Lanka)
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The European Commission has launched a major funding call in Somalia to support women’s economic empowerment, inclusive market participation, civil society strengthening, and human rights protection. The programme has a total budget of EUR 3,816,000, including EUR 2,596,000 …
EC Call for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Civil Society Support (Somalia)
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The European Commission has launched a major funding call in Somalia to support women’s economic empowerment, inclusive market participation, civil society strengthening, and human rights protection. The programme has a total budget of EUR 3,816,000, including EUR 2,596,000 …
CFPs: Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
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The Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Research Grant funds research on how climate change affects SRHR, with priority areas including maternal health, gender-based violence, contraception, and abortion care. Eligible research teams in low- and …
UNICEF Seeks Partners for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Ecuador
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UNICEF Ecuador is inviting qualified organizations to join its roster of partners for emergency preparedness and humanitarian response. The initiative focuses on health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, and gender-based violence in disaster-prone provinces. …
Applications open for Women’s Impact Award
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The Women’s Impact Award 2026 celebrates women researchers whose work combines scientific excellence with meaningful societal impact. Open to postdoctoral researchers and above, this award supports projects that promote gender equality, empower underserved communities, and …
NATO STO Women and Girls in Science Challenge
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The Women and Girls in Science Challenge invites young women aged 18–35 from NATO countries to submit innovative research proposals addressing defence and security challenges. Up to 12 finalists will present at NATO Headquarters, and three winners will receive a visit to the …
Grow with Miller Center Accelerator Program
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The Miller Center Accelerator is a six-month capacity-building program that helps senior leaders of social enterprises scale their impact through women’s economic power and climate resilience. The program supports investable growth by strengthening impact strategy, business …
Apply Now: Special Call for Journalism Grant Program
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The Pulitzer Center has launched a Special Call for Journalism Grants focused on climate change and labor reporting. Grants of USD 5,000 to 15,000 support investigative projects on business accountability, gendered climate impacts, and community-led climate …
VV Visionaries Program: Empowering Women Leaders to Drive Social Impact
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The Vital Voices Visionaries Program, in partnership with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, supports 50 emerging women leaders through a 7-week immersive virtual leadership journey. The program provides leadership training, mentorship, and access to a global network of …
Open Call: Skills Partnership in Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs (UK)
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The British Council is offering up to £30,000 to a UK further education (FE) or training organisation to form an International Skills Partnership with Port Elizabeth TVET College in South Africa. The 12-month project will focus on integrating leadership …