Civil Society Grants to Expand Women’s Leadership and Political Participation (WYDE)

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UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) Worldwide 2025

Information

UN Women invites civil society and women’s rights organizations to submit proposals under WYDE to advance women’s full and effective political participation. Grants total about USD 1,000,000, with awards of USD 45,000–150,000 for 12–22 months, focusing on leadership capacity, mentorship, social norms change, and feminist movement strengthening.

Benefits

Funding per award ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 150,000. Projects are 12–22 months in length; agreements signed by 28 February 2026; all projects end by 31 December 2027.

Eligibility

Legally registered non-governmental organization with 3+ years of experience in women’s leadership/political participation; audited financial statements for the last 3 years; single-country implementation in an ODA-eligible country; acceptance of UN Women terms and anti-fraud standards; no sanctions or ongoing investigations.

Application

Submit a proposal in response to the Call for Proposals issued by UN Women WYDE.

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Opportunity Details

TypeGrant

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserUN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)

LocationWorldwide

Dates February 28, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Open toSingle-country implementation in a country eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Open to all subjects Political Science / International Relations Social Sciences

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