Supporting Community-led Initiatives to Advance Women’s Empowerment and Participation in Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, and Samegrelo regions
Supporting Community-led Initiatives funds civil society organizations’ local projects in five Georgian regions to advance women’s rights, economic opportunities, and social participation.
Funder: UN Women
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Clarification requests) | October 13, 2026 (Pre-proposal conference) | October 15, 2026 (Clarification responses) | October 21, 2026 (Proposals) | November 15, 2026 (Planned award) | November 23, 2026 (Planned contract start) | April 15, 2027 (Completion)
Funding Amounts: USD 10,000–26,000 per proposal for five months
Summary: Supports community-led initiatives advancing women’s rights, economic opportunities, and participation in five Georgian regions.
Key Information: CSOs must have target-region presence or documented implementation experience and address at least two thematic components.
Description
UN Women Georgia seeks civil society Responsible Parties to design and implement community-led initiatives responding to priorities identified through Local Dialogue Platforms. The call is part of the second phase of Civic Engagement for Local Development, implemented with UNDP and supported by the UN Georgia Thematic Pooled Fund for Civic Space. It covers Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, and Samegrelo.
The initiative strengthens women’s access to information, skills, and support to exercise their rights and participate in social and economic life. Its four themes address violence against women, economic empowerment, caregiving barriers, and digital literacy and resilience. Inclusive, locally relevant approaches are prioritized, particularly for ethnic-minority women, young women, women with disabilities, and rural communities.
