WomenStrong International

Grant for Women-Led Grassroots Nonprofits in Francophone West Africa

$50k

Amount

Cash

Dec 1, 2026

Deadline

2 months left

International

Geography

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Women & Girls
International Development
Economic Empowerment

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About this grant

Provides flexible, multiyear, unrestricted funding to women-led grassroots organizations in Francophone West Africa to strengthen financial resilience, diversify revenue, and build organizational capacity. Recipients also receive tailored organizational strengthening support co-designed with each partner, as well as access to a peer Learning Lab connecting women leaders across countries and movements.

What you get

Flexible, multiyear, unrestricted funding up to US$50,000/year
Tailored organizational strengthening support co-designed with each partner
Access to WomenStrong's Learning Lab connecting women leaders across countries
Peer exchange on alternative financing and organizational strengthening strategies

How to apply

Completed Expression of Interest form (available in French and English)
Brief descriptions of the organization's work

Eligibility

Must be led by women who hold the majority of leadership positions
Must be led by nationals based in the country of operation
Must have a local governing body of representatives of the communities it serves
Must operate in at least one of: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal, or Togo
Must be registered in its country of operation as a nonprofit or local equivalent
Must have an annual budget of less than US$1 million
Must have more than one funder at the time of application
Must have at least two members of staff/volunteers

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