Call for Applications: Small Grants Programme in Kazakhstan
UN Women’s CHANGE Programme funds grassroots Kazakhstani organizations to strengthen capacity and advance research-driven efforts to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence and empower women.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: June 21, 2026 (confirm info session participation) | July 5, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 8,000 per grant; typically for projects up to 12 months; up to 12 grants expected.
Summary: Supports grassroots civil society organizations in Kazakhstan to strengthen institutional capacity and advance efforts to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by email to unwcokaz@unwomen.org; hand-written applications are not accepted.
Description
The CHANGE Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UN Women alongside other UN entities, invites grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kazakhstan to apply for small grants. The program aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of local organizations, particularly those working to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), address harmful social norms, empower women-led initiatives, and promote women's leadership in decision-making. Grants are intended to support capacity-building activities, enhance organizational systems, provide technical and managerial training, and equip organizations to be more effective advocates for ending violence against women and girls.
