Applications are now open for the WomenPower2030 Seed Grant 2026, an opportunity for eligible women-led and women’s rights organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone to receive up to €5,000 to implement initiatives that advance women’s rights, leadership, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development.
The grant is being offered under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development project, implemented by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP).
Grant Benefits
Selected organisations can receive:
Up to €5,000 in seed funding
Support to implement projects lasting 3 to 6 months.
Opportunities to advance initiatives focused on women’s rights, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to organisations that:
Are women-led and focused on women’s rights
Have women making up at least 70% of their management team
Are affiliated with the Gender Advocacy Movement for the Environment (GAME) or another national, regional, or global women’s movement or network
Have demonstrable capacity to effectively deliver projects
Are based in Nigeria or Sierra Leone
Have not been convicted of fraud or other criminal activity.
Areas of Focus
Proposed initiatives should focus on one or more of the following areas:
Policy monitoring and dialogue with policymakers
Education and awareness on gender and sustainable development.
Movement building
Demonstrating equitable and sustainable solutions and services
Gender-specific training and women’s leadership training
Tracking SDG and climate policies and budgets
Social media and mainstream media campaigns.
Note: Projects focused only on awareness-raising activities or workshops will not be accepted. Priority will be given to initiatives that seek to influence policy, demonstrate sustainable solutions, and promote gender-responsive budgeting.
Project Duration
Projects must run for 3 to 6 months.
Grant Amount
Each selected initiative can receive a maximum of €5,000.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Completed application form in Word format
Detailed budget in Excel format
Certificate of registration
Letter of reference
Track record of previous activities, such as reports, media links, or testimonials,
compiled into one document.
The application should not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments.
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT.
