Between May 31st, 2022, and September 30th, 2026, the FON Project will sub-grant 7 million Euro to feminist CSOs, networks or movements based in the 10 countries of the project. 65 % of the sub-grants will go to feminist organisations in Africa, 17.5% in Latin America and 17.5% in Asia.
The objective of the project is to build the capacity of women's movements, via sub-grants and organizational development support, especially for small organizations, often non-registered, to address and respond to gender-based violence.
The awarding of grants to the feminist CSOs is organised around 3 funding windows:
Note that the 3 regions concerned in this project have different specifications for each window.
Its primary aim is to assist feminist CSOs in dealing with external challenges like political instability or insecurity, as well as internal unforeseen events such as financial issues or the need for additional funds within the organization. This may include addressing treasury issues, fulfilling urgent and unexpected needs, securing co-funding to complete a project or activity, or participating in a crucial sector event. The window is also open for CSOs to apply in anticipation of upcoming opportunities, whether programmatic, advocacy-related, or otherwise. The key concepts for this window are emergency response, flexibility, and seizing opportunities.
It is specifically designed to accommodate small and informal CSOs without strict seniority criteria.
Please read through the application process hereThis funding opportunity is designed to help CSOs improve themselves in terms of organization, technical skills, and program development. The main focus of this funding window is to support feminist CSOs in ensuring their long-term viability. This includes strengthening their capabilities in areas such as financial management, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), knowledge sharing (capitalization), and resource mobilization.
Additionally, these CSOs can receive support in technical aspects such as advocacy, conducting research and analysis on serious violations of women's rights, and designing and implementing projects addressing gender-based violence in humanitarian settings. The funding is also open to CSOs seeking financial assistance for initiating a new program or requiring co-funding for an existing or new initiative.
Innovation and visibility actions to support the prevention and response to GBV are encouraged.
Please read through the application process hereIt welcomes requests that encourage dialogue, meetings, and collaboration among feminist CSOs with the goal of bringing about transformative and systemic changes. This includes networks, alliances, movements, or any organized form of dialogue, whether already established or in the process of formation.
Preference will be given to existing alliances and platforms. The window also considers umbrella structures that host multiple small and/or informal organizations. Additionally, CSOs that receive sub-grants under any of the three funding windows can benefit from training programs and network activities.
YES, absolutely. All civil society organizations working on any form of gender-based violence in the countries targeted by FON can apply. You can refer to the definition of gender-based violence below.
The FON project will focus on all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), which is defined by the UNHCR as harmful acts directed against an individual because of their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power, and harmful norms. The consequences of gender-based violence are devastating and can have lifelong repercussions for survivors. It can even result in death. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic harm inflicted in public or in private. It also includes threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation, as well as any form of gender or sexual identity-based discrimination (economic, political, etc.). It can take many forms: a) Physical violence ü Verbal violence (including hate speech) b) Psychological violence c) Sexual violence d) Socio-economic violence
In addition to these webinars, you can send your questions to fon.africa.committe@ippf.org. We will respond to your questions within two business days.
