Call for Proposals: Strengthening Local Government Systems and Women's Rights Organization Engagement to Improve Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Governance Outcomes in Karnali, Lumbini and Madhesh Provinces
UN Women funds research and initiatives to strengthen gender-responsive, inclusive local governance and empower women’s organizations in Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhesh Provinces, Nepal.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (request to join pre-proposal meeting) | July 16, 2026 (pre-proposal meeting & clarifications deadline) | July 23, 2026 (full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: USD 145,000–150,000 total; project duration approx. 1.5 years (Aug 2026–Dec 2027)
Summary: Funding for civil society organizations to strengthen gender-responsive, inclusive local governance and empower women’s organizations in Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhesh Provinces, Nepal.
Key Information: Open only to non-profit organizations with at least 5 years’ experience in governance and gender equality in Nepal.
Description
This grant opportunity, issued by UN Women, supports initiatives to strengthen inclusive, accountable, and gender-responsive local governance in Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhesh Provinces of Nepal. The program seeks to enhance the institutional capacity of local governments, empower Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) and marginalized groups, and foster constructive engagement and accountability between citizens and local authorities. The funded intervention will focus on building partnerships, increasing institutional effectiveness, and supporting mechanisms that ensure the voices of women and marginalized communities are integrated into local decision-making and governance processes.
