Call for Proposal for Responsible Parties Civil Society Organizations: Women Economic Empowerment activities within Action Now, Result Now: Women and Youth organizations lead transformative actions to eliminate violence against women and girls in the Kyrgyz Republic
Funding for Kyrgyzstan CSOs to advance women’s economic empowerment and prevent violence through research, advocacy, and community-based initiatives under the 'Zero VAWG' Initiative.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: July 9, 2026 (Info session) | July 10, 2026 (Clarification deadline) | July 26, 2026 (Full proposal due)
Funding Amounts: USD 220,000–235,000 per award; project period: 20 months (Sept 2026–April 2028)
Summary: Funding for CSOs in Kyrgyzstan to implement Women’s Economic Empowerment projects that advance economic inclusion and help prevent violence against women and girls.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by email; women-led organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Description
This grant supports civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Kyrgyz Republic to design and implement community-based Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiatives within the "Zero VAWG" (Violence Against Women and Girls) Initiative. The aim is to expand women’s access to economic resources, financial inclusion, market opportunities, and support services, while also promoting gender equality and positive social norms. Selected partners will organize high-level forums, generate evidence on barriers to women’s economic participation, engage private sector actors, and establish partnerships to foster inclusive economic empowerment and help prevent violence against women and girls.
