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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 aides]()
Gender and Equity of domestic aides
Association pour la Défense et la Protection de l’Enfant et de la Femme (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR) -
Niger
![New initiatives for youth civic participation]()
New initiatives for youth civic participation
ONG Actions de développement-protection de l’Enfant-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) -
Philippines
![University-Wide SOGIESC Equality Policy]()
University-Wide SOGIESC Equality Policy
University of the Philippines Babaylan (UP Babaylan) -
Laos
![Capacity strengthening for the blind]()
Capacity strengthening for the blind
Aid for Children with Disability Association (ACDA) host for Disability Service Centre (DSC) -
Philippines
![Empowering People with Disabilities through independent living peer counselling]()
Empowering People with Disabilities through independent living peer counselling
Labuin Association of Persons with Disabilities (LAPDI) host for Life Haven Center for Independent Living Inc. -
This Grantee has requested to remain confidential
Confidential
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Indonesia
![Strengthening the Role of Women in Customary Institutional Structures]()
Strengthening the Role of Women in Customary Institutional Structures
Archipelago Indigenous Peoples Alliance (AMAN Sumbawa) -
Indonesia
![Indigenous Youth and Women Empowerment for Livelihood Improvement and Cultural Resilience]()
Indigenous Youth and Women Empowerment for Livelihood Improvement and Cultural Resilience
Yayasan Ruang Kolektif (Common Room Networks Foundation) -
Philippines
![Advancing the rights and voices of women in political spaces]()
Advancing the rights and voices of women in political spaces
Unhan Kababayen-an Tinabanan Organization and Kababaihang Samahan ng Maporac
Niger![Gender and Equity of domestic aides]()
Gender and Equity of domestic aides
Association pour la Défense et la Protection de l’Enfant et de la Femme (ADEPE-F/ESPOIR)Niger![New initiatives for youth civic participation]()
New initiatives for youth civic participation
ONG Actions de développement-protection de l’Enfant-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)Philippines![University-Wide SOGIESC Equality Policy]()
University-Wide SOGIESC Equality Policy
University of the Philippines Babaylan (UP Babaylan)Laos![Capacity strengthening for the blind]()
Capacity strengthening for the blind
Aid for Children with Disability Association (ACDA) host for Disability Service Centre (DSC)Philippines![Empowering People with Disabilities through independent living peer counselling]()
Empowering People with Disabilities through independent living peer counselling
Labuin Association of Persons with Disabilities (LAPDI) host for Life Haven Center for Independent Living Inc.
This Grantee has requested to remain confidential
Confidential
Indonesia![Strengthening the Role of Women in Customary Institutional Structures]()
Strengthening the Role of Women in Customary Institutional Structures
Archipelago Indigenous Peoples Alliance (AMAN Sumbawa)Indonesia![Indigenous Youth and Women Empowerment for Livelihood Improvement and Cultural Resilience]()
Indigenous Youth and Women Empowerment for Livelihood Improvement and Cultural Resilience
Yayasan Ruang Kolektif (Common Room Networks Foundation)Philippines![Advancing the rights and voices of women in political spaces]()
Advancing the rights and voices of women in political spaces
Unhan Kababayen-an Tinabanan Organization and Kababaihang Samahan ng Maporac -
Calls for Proposals
- 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 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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