UN Women SIARP 2.0 Grants Opportunity 2026
Job Description
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established to accelerate progress toward meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide,
Across Africa and globally, UN Women supports programs that strengthen women’s economic empowerment, eliminate violence against women and girls, impllinfluence policy reforms, and ensure that women participate fully in social, political, and economic development.
Grants overview
UN Women seeks qualified civil society organizations, networks, coalitions and consortiums operating at continental, regional, sub-regional or multi-country levels in Africa to implement interventions under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0.
The CFP supports initiatives on ending violence against women and girls, harmful practices, SRHR, survivor-centred services, policy accountability, social norms transformation, and strengthening women’s rights and youth-led movements.
Focus Areas
- Gender Equality Advancement
- Advocacy and Policy Reform
- Survivor Services and Support
- Women’s Rights Promotion
- Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
- Community Engagement and Awareness
- Protection of Vulnerable Women and Girls
- Regional and Continental Gender Equality Initiatives
- Projects that demonstrate innovation, measurable impact, sustainability, and strong community engagement are encouraged.
What UN Women Is Looking For
- Commitment to gender equality.
- Experience implementing community-based projects.
- Capacity to manage grant funding responsibly.
- Strong governance and accountability systems.
- Clear project objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Sustainable approaches that create long-term impact.
- Collaboration with communities and relevant stakeholders.
- Organizations with a proven track record of delivering impactful gender-focused programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the Grant
- Funding of up to $548,000.
- Opportunity to expand existing programs.
- Increased organizational capacity.
- Greater visibility through partnership with UN Women.
- Support for initiatives promoting women’s rights.
- Resources to strengthen advocacy and policy engagement.
- Improved support services for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Opportunities to contribute to regional and continental development goals.
Why You Should Apply
Access to adequate funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing many organizations working to advance gender equality.
The UN Women SIARP 2.0 Grants provide an opportunity for organizations to scale their impact, strengthen their operations, and reach more women and girls in need.
Grant Summary
- Grant Provider: UN Women
- Programme: SIARP 2.0 Grants 2026
- Grant Amount: Up to $548,000
- Eligible Applicants: Women’s Rights Organizations, Youth-Led Organizations, Coalitions, and Consortia
- Focus Areas: Gender Equality, Advocacy, Policy Reform, Survivor Support, Women’s Rights
Deadline: 27 July 2026