About

About Funding Organization: Established in 1987, the Global Fund for Women is a publicly supported grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing gender justice movements worldwide. With a mission to transform power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all, the organization supports bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes. Over its history, the Global Fund for Women has provided critical seeding and strengthening grants totaling $8.3 million to 35 women's funds in 27 countries. The primary beneficiaries are women's funds and organizations worldwide that are dedicated to promoting and defending women's human rights. The Global Fund for Women focuses on supporting groups that advocate for gender justice, economic security, health, safety, education, and leadership for women and girls. Additional Benefits: Beyond financial support, the Global Fund for Women offers capacity-building resources to strengthen organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Grantees gain access to a global network of women's organizations, fostering collaboration and shared learning. The organization amplifies the voices of its partners, supporting advocacy efforts to advance women's rights on a global scale. Assistance in leveraging additional funding and resources to sustain and expand initiatives.

Eligibility

• Must be women-led organisations or initiatives
• Women must govern, direct, and lead the organisation (fill all or most leadership roles)
• Must be based in a country outside the United States (US-based organisations not eligible)
• Primary focus must be advancing women's equality and human rights, clearly reflected in activities
• Must be a group of women working together (individual requests not accepted)
• Organisation should be legally registered or have a fiscal sponsor
• Financial transparency required
• Project Requirements:
• Must demonstrate clear commitment to addressing gender-based violence and promoting women's rights
• Projects prioritised in regions where gender inequality is most pronounced
• Groups must lack access to traditional funding resources
• For Travel Grants: Apply at least 8 weeks before beginning of event (priority given to former grantees)