[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

August 6, 2025

€3,700,000 total available; award size and duration may vary by project

Supports initiatives to empower women and girls in Benin by promoting their participation and leadership in social, economic, and political life.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the European Commission, aims to enhance the participation and leadership of women and girls in Benin. The program supports projects that empower women and girls, foster their involvement in decision-making processes, and advance gender equality across social, economic, and political domains. The initiative is part of the Commission’s broader commitment to gender equality and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: August 6, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget available: €3,700,000 - The funding is distributed across selected action grants; individual project budgets and durations may vary and should be specified in the proposal. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations and consortia capable of implementing projects in Benin. - Applicants may include NGOs, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other entities with relevant experience. - Projects must focus on promoting the participation and leadership of women and girls in Benin. - Additional eligibility criteria and partnership requirements are detailed in the official call documents. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/183973PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Review all supporting documents and corrigenda available on the call page. - Register your organization and complete the electronic submission process as outlined on the portal. - Ensure that your proposal addresses the objectives and eligibility requirements of the call. --- ## Additional Information - The call is managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. - All documents, including corrigenda and FAQs, are available in French on the portal. - Projects must be implemented in Benin and directly address the advancement of women and girls’ roles in leadership and participation. --- ## External Links - [Official Call & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/183973PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder Homepage](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Guidance](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries| [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Participation et leadership des femmes et des filles au Bénin

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