Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme

The Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme aims to empower women and girls by supporting movements led by women that address violence and discrimination. By providing long-term support and connecting organizations, this program fosters solidarity and collaboration for systemic change. It envisions a world where women can thrive safely and freely, with equitable access to resources and opportunities. The program prioritizes rights-based approaches, ensuring that women's voices are at the forefront of advocacy and action.

We also engage with other donors and philanthropic actors to leverage more and better funding to advance women's rights around the world.
Our Strategy
The Issues Affecting Women Programme supports women’s efforts to create this change – to build, lead, and grow strong, vibrant, and influential movements in order to achieve equity and justice.

Eligibility

We provide funding to programmes in the Balkans, Brazil, Central America, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mexico, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Our movement-building grant-making has a broader geographic focus.Our movement-building grant-making has a broader geographic focus.

Ineligibility

We generally fund no more than 50 per cent of the costs of any project or 20 per cent of organisational/programme budget.We do not provide support to individuals, and do not provide funding for scholarships or tuition assistance for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.We also do not fund religious organisations for religious purposes or election campaigns.Except in special circumstances or in Zimbabwe, we generally do not provide programme grants under USD 25,000.