Grantmaking

From November 1, 2024, WomenStrong will be actively seeking
potential grantees that identify as local women-led
organizations working in urban and peri-urban areas on climate
and/or environmental justice-related issues and taking
a gender-responsive approach.

Under this funding stream, WomenStrong has the following criteria. If you think you meet these criteria we would be delighted to receive an expression of interest from you:

• The organization has a focus on climate and/or environmental justice-related issues.
• Women hold the majority of leadership positions at the organization.
• The organization has a local governing body of women and representatives of the communities and populations it serves.
• The organization operates in urban and/or peri-urban areas.
• The organization is registered in its country of operation as a nonprofit (or local equivalent).
• The organization is funded by more than one donor.
• The organization incorporates gender responsive values to its core work on climate and climate/environmental justice.
• The organization is willing to share commonalities and to explore solutions and challenges through peer exchange and organizational strengthening support.
• The organization is willing to provide opportunities for its representatives to learn and participate in WomenStrong’s Learning Lab and events.
• The organization has an annual budget of under US$600,000.

Learn more and apply here!