Call for Proposals for Civil Society Partnerships for Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0
UN Women funds African civil society-led projects to end violence against women and girls, advance SRHR, and transform social norms through evidence-based, multi-country interventions under SIARP 2.0.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (clarification/questions deadline) | July 27, 2026 (full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $110,000–$548,000 per award (depending on component); 27-month projects; 3–7 awards expected
Summary: Supports African civil society organizations’ interventions to end violence against women and girls, advance SRHR, transform social norms, and strengthen women’s and youth-led movements continent-wide.
Key Information: Proposals must address at least one (max three) thematic components; consortium/partnership applications are encouraged.
Description
This funding opportunity from UN Women seeks proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs), networks, coalitions, and consortiums operating at continental, regional, sub-regional, or multi-country levels in Africa. The goal is to implement interventions under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0, focusing on ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG), combating harmful practices, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), providing survivor-centered services, transforming social norms, and strengthening women’s rights and youth-led movements.
Projects should demonstrate potential for systemic change beyond a single-country focus and align with one or more of the program’s four outcome areas: strengthening laws and policies, preventing violence, improving access to survivor-centered services, and supporting advocacy and accountability through women’s and youth-led networks. Proposals are encouraged from consortiums or partnerships, particularly those led by women, young women, or marginalized groups.
