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Targeting (informal) groups or organisations to raise awareness, develop transformative leadership, build confidence and skills and work against stigmatisation of marginalised and discriminated groups. Empowerment grants are smaller grants with a minimum timeframe of 12 months and a maximum timeframe of 24 months. Informal groups can access funding by partnering with a formal ‘host’ organisation. Empowerment grants are available from €5,000 up to €25,000 on a rolling basis at the national level while regional empowerment grants go up to €75,000 . All empowerment grant opportunities will be announced via the Calls for Proposals page.
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Targeting (informal) groups or organisations to raise awareness, develop transformative leadership, build confidence and skills and work against stigmatisation of marginalised and discriminated groups. Empowerment grants are smaller grants with a minimum timeframe of 12 months and a maximum timeframe of 24 months. Informal groups can access funding by partnering with a formal ‘host’ organisation. Empowerment grants are available from €5,000 up to €25,000 on a rolling basis at the national level while regional empowerment grants go up to €75,000 . All empowerment grant opportunities will be announced via the Calls for Proposals page.
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Grantees
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Niger
![Gender and Equity of domestic workers]()
Gender and Equity of domestic workers
Association pour la Défense et la Protection de l’Enfant et de la Femme (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR)/ Association for the Defence and Protection of Children and Women (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR) -
Cambodia
![Amélioration des Conditions de Travail et des Droits des Travailleurs Domestiques Cambodgiens]()
Amélioration des Conditions de Travail et des Droits des Travailleurs Domestiques Cambodgiens
Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association -
Mali
![Espace pour la participation des jeunes en situation de handicap]()
Espace pour la participation des jeunes en situation de handicap
Centre de Réhabilitation Psychomotrice -
Mali
![Espace pour la participation et le leadership des filles]()
Espace pour la participation et le leadership des filles
Association pour la promotion de la jeunesse de Kati -
Mali
![Amélioration d’accès aux services de qualité pour des jeunes vivant avec déficience auditive]()
Amélioration d’accès aux services de qualité pour des jeunes vivant avec déficience auditive
Association Malienne des Sourds -
Cambodia
![Improving Working Conditions & Rights of Cambodian Domestic Workers]()
Improving Working Conditions & Rights of Cambodian Domestic Workers
Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association -
Niger
![New Initiatives for Youth Civic Participation]()
New Initiatives for Youth Civic Participation
Actions de développement et de protection de l'Enfant pour une citoyenneté Responsable (AER) -
Nigeria
![Quality living by People Living with HIV & AIDS in Plateau State]()
Quality living by People Living with HIV & AIDS in Plateau State
Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS Nigeria (NEPWHAN) -
Tanzania
![Resources Ownership and Leadership Participation for Women and Girls]()
Resources Ownership and Leadership Participation for Women and Girls
Sustainable Environment and Economic Development Organization (SEEDO) -
Tanzania
![Empowerment, Influence & Mobilisation of Women in Political Leadership]()
Empowerment, Influence & Mobilisation of Women in Political Leadership
Tanga Paralegal Aid Scheme for Women and Children, -
Laos
![Securing Cultural Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma in Laos]()
Securing Cultural Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma in Laos
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) -
Nigeria
![Empowering Incarcerated Women/Girls towards Self-reliance & Rehabilitation]()
Empowering Incarcerated Women/Girls towards Self-reliance & Rehabilitation
Association of Female Inmates and Returned Citizens (AFIRC) -
Nigeria
![Hygiene & Menstrual Management (HYMEN) –Awareness and Training]()
Hygiene & Menstrual Management (HYMEN) –Awareness and Training
Prime Diamond Initiative for Community Health (PDICH)
Niger![Gender and Equity of domestic workers]()
Gender and Equity of domestic workers
Association pour la Défense et la Protection de l’Enfant et de la Femme (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR)/ Association for the Defence and Protection of Children and Women (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR)Cambodia![Amélioration des Conditions de Travail et des Droits des Travailleurs Domestiques Cambodgiens]()
Amélioration des Conditions de Travail et des Droits des Travailleurs Domestiques Cambodgiens
Independent Democracy of Informal Economy AssociationMali![Espace pour la participation des jeunes en situation de handicap]()
Espace pour la participation des jeunes en situation de handicap
Centre de Réhabilitation PsychomotriceMali![Espace pour la participation et le leadership des filles]()
Espace pour la participation et le leadership des filles
Association pour la promotion de la jeunesse de KatiMali![Amélioration d’accès aux services de qualité pour des jeunes vivant avec déficience auditive]()
Amélioration d’accès aux services de qualité pour des jeunes vivant avec déficience auditive
Association Malienne des SourdsCambodia![Improving Working Conditions & Rights of Cambodian Domestic Workers]()
Improving Working Conditions & Rights of Cambodian Domestic Workers
Independent Democracy of Informal Economy AssociationNiger![New Initiatives for Youth Civic Participation]()
New Initiatives for Youth Civic Participation
Actions de développement et de protection de l'Enfant pour une citoyenneté Responsable (AER)Nigeria![Quality living by People Living with HIV & AIDS in Plateau State]()
Quality living by People Living with HIV & AIDS in Plateau State
Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS Nigeria (NEPWHAN)Tanzania![Resources Ownership and Leadership Participation for Women and Girls]()
Resources Ownership and Leadership Participation for Women and Girls
Sustainable Environment and Economic Development Organization (SEEDO)Tanzania![Empowerment, Influence & Mobilisation of Women in Political Leadership]()
Empowerment, Influence & Mobilisation of Women in Political Leadership
Tanga Paralegal Aid Scheme for Women and Children,Laos![Securing Cultural Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma in Laos]()
Securing Cultural Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma in Laos
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC)Nigeria![Empowering Incarcerated Women/Girls towards Self-reliance & Rehabilitation]()
Empowering Incarcerated Women/Girls towards Self-reliance & Rehabilitation
Association of Female Inmates and Returned Citizens (AFIRC)Nigeria![Hygiene & Menstrual Management (HYMEN) –Awareness and Training]()
Hygiene & Menstrual Management (HYMEN) –Awareness and Training
Prime Diamond Initiative for Community Health (PDICH) -
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Calls for Proposals
- Call for Proposal
Agissons contre les violences faites aux femmes V-21190-ML-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2021Open - Call for Proposal
Appuyer sur la pédale, pour à croissance et la continuité: Graduation Niger V-21186-NE-EM
closing date: 25 Oct 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowerment Accelerated!: Kenya Empowerment Grant! V-21182-KE-EM
closing date: 16 Jul 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Let’s Get Loud! Laos Empowerment Grant V-21178-LA-EM
closing date: 07 Jul 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
I’M-POWER!: Philippines Empowerment Grants V-21171-PH-EM
closing date: 01 Jul 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowerment Accelerated!: Philippines Empowerment Grants V-21173-PH-EM
closing date: 15 Jun 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
NOW-Nous! au Mali: Subvention d’Autonomisation V-21177-ML-EM
closing date: 24 Jun 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowerment Accelerated!: Cambodia Empowerment Grant V-21175-KH-EM
closing date: 07 May 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowerment Accelerated!: Indonesia Empowerment Grant V-21170-ID-EM
closing date: 19 Apr 2021Closed - Call for Proposal
Tanzania Empowerment, Accelerated! – V-20138-TZ-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2020Closed - Call for Proposal
Indonesia Empowerment, Accelerated! – V-20139-ID-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2020Closed - Call for Proposal
Dare To Be Different! Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-19123-NG-EM
closing date: 15 Nov 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
The Unreached in the Lead! Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-19122-NG-EM
closing date: 15 Nov 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Small is Beautiful (Special Call): Cambodia Empowerment Grant -V-19121-KH-EM
closing date: 16 Sep 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
La confiance? Ça donne envie de percer! Niger Autonomisation V-19116-NE-EM
closing date: 01 Aug 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
TWINNING IS WINNING! Regional Empowerment Grant -V-19113-XG-EM
closing date: 01 Aug 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Our Grandmother’s Miniskirt: Kenya Empowerment Grant – V-19115-KE-EM
closing date: 15 Jun 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Youth Voices Unbound: Uganda Empowerment Grants — V-19111-UG-EM
closing date: 31 May 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Growing Stronger: Laos Empowerment Grants V-19110-LA-EM
closing date: 31 May 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Sauti Yangu, Uhuru Wetu! Ruzuku za Uwezeshaji -V-19107-TZ-EM
closing date: 17 May 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
No longer an ‘Outsider’: Kenya Empowerment Grant V-19108-KE-EM
closing date: 22 Apr 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowering the Unheard: Philippines Empowerment Grant V-19105-PH-EM
closing date: 15 May 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Empowering the Voiceless: Indonesia Empowerment Grant -V-19102-ID-EM
closing date: 17 May 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Small is beautiful: Cambodia Empowerment Grant -V-19103-KH-EM
closing date: 23 Apr 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
La confiance! Ça donne envie de percer! Niger Autonomisation V-1896-NE-EM
closing date: 01 Feb 2019Closed - Call for Proposal
Picha Halisia, Uhuru Wetu Empowerment Grants V-1894-TZ-EM
closing date: 21 Dec 2018Closed - Call for Proposal
Empower beyond borders! (2nd Review Cycle) Global Empowerment Grant V-1881-XG-EM
closing date: 30 Nov 2018Closed - Call for Proposal
Audible Silent Voices: Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-1887-NG-EM
closing date: 01 Oct 2018Closed - Call for Proposal
Empower beyond borders! Regional empowerment grants V-1881-XG-EM
closing date: 15 Aug 2018Closed - Call for Proposal
Power to Unheard Voices: Kenya Empowerment Grants V-1863-KE-EM
closing date: 01 Oct 2018Closed - Call for Proposal
Small is Beautiful: Cambodia Empowerment Grants V-1856-KH-EM
closing date: 16 Sep 2018Closed
Call for ProposalAgissons contre les violences faites aux femmes V-21190-ML-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2021OpenCall for ProposalAppuyer sur la pédale, pour à croissance et la continuité: Graduation Niger V-21186-NE-EM
closing date: 25 Oct 2021ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowerment Accelerated!: Kenya Empowerment Grant! V-21182-KE-EM
closing date: 16 Jul 2021ClosedCall for ProposalLet’s Get Loud! Laos Empowerment Grant V-21178-LA-EM
closing date: 07 Jul 2021ClosedCall for ProposalI’M-POWER!: Philippines Empowerment Grants V-21171-PH-EM
closing date: 01 Jul 2021ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowerment Accelerated!: Philippines Empowerment Grants V-21173-PH-EM
closing date: 15 Jun 2021ClosedCall for ProposalNOW-Nous! au Mali: Subvention d’Autonomisation V-21177-ML-EM
closing date: 24 Jun 2021ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowerment Accelerated!: Cambodia Empowerment Grant V-21175-KH-EM
closing date: 07 May 2021ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowerment Accelerated!: Indonesia Empowerment Grant V-21170-ID-EM
closing date: 19 Apr 2021ClosedCall for ProposalTanzania Empowerment, Accelerated! – V-20138-TZ-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2020ClosedCall for ProposalIndonesia Empowerment, Accelerated! – V-20139-ID-EM
closing date: 31 Dec 2020ClosedCall for ProposalDare To Be Different! Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-19123-NG-EM
closing date: 15 Nov 2019ClosedCall for ProposalThe Unreached in the Lead! Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-19122-NG-EM
closing date: 15 Nov 2019ClosedCall for ProposalSmall is Beautiful (Special Call): Cambodia Empowerment Grant -V-19121-KH-EM
closing date: 16 Sep 2019ClosedCall for ProposalLa confiance? Ça donne envie de percer! Niger Autonomisation V-19116-NE-EM
closing date: 01 Aug 2019ClosedCall for ProposalTWINNING IS WINNING! Regional Empowerment Grant -V-19113-XG-EM
closing date: 01 Aug 2019ClosedCall for ProposalOur Grandmother’s Miniskirt: Kenya Empowerment Grant – V-19115-KE-EM
closing date: 15 Jun 2019ClosedCall for ProposalYouth Voices Unbound: Uganda Empowerment Grants — V-19111-UG-EM
closing date: 31 May 2019ClosedCall for ProposalGrowing Stronger: Laos Empowerment Grants V-19110-LA-EM
closing date: 31 May 2019ClosedCall for ProposalSauti Yangu, Uhuru Wetu! Ruzuku za Uwezeshaji -V-19107-TZ-EM
closing date: 17 May 2019ClosedCall for ProposalNo longer an ‘Outsider’: Kenya Empowerment Grant V-19108-KE-EM
closing date: 22 Apr 2019ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowering the Unheard: Philippines Empowerment Grant V-19105-PH-EM
closing date: 15 May 2019ClosedCall for ProposalEmpowering the Voiceless: Indonesia Empowerment Grant -V-19102-ID-EM
closing date: 17 May 2019ClosedCall for ProposalSmall is beautiful: Cambodia Empowerment Grant -V-19103-KH-EM
closing date: 23 Apr 2019ClosedCall for ProposalLa confiance! Ça donne envie de percer! Niger Autonomisation V-1896-NE-EM
closing date: 01 Feb 2019ClosedCall for ProposalPicha Halisia, Uhuru Wetu Empowerment Grants V-1894-TZ-EM
closing date: 21 Dec 2018ClosedCall for ProposalEmpower beyond borders! (2nd Review Cycle) Global Empowerment Grant V-1881-XG-EM
closing date: 30 Nov 2018ClosedCall for ProposalAudible Silent Voices: Nigeria Empowerment Grant V-1887-NG-EM
closing date: 01 Oct 2018ClosedCall for ProposalEmpower beyond borders! Regional empowerment grants V-1881-XG-EM
closing date: 15 Aug 2018ClosedCall for ProposalPower to Unheard Voices: Kenya Empowerment Grants V-1863-KE-EM
closing date: 01 Oct 2018ClosedCall for ProposalSmall is Beautiful: Cambodia Empowerment Grants V-1856-KH-EM
closing date: 16 Sep 2018Closed -
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