Deadline: 11 September 2015
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently inviting applications for World Aids day grants program 2015 to intensify awareness raising around HIV issues in diverse ways to improve the lives of women and African society at large.
The World AIDS Day, is observed on the 1st of December every year to encourage various stakeholders and government to facilitate progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care around the world.
Thematic Areas
- Women’s Human Rights (WHR)
- Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods (EEL)
- Health and Reproductive Rights (HRR)
- Governance Peace and Security (GPS)
- Arts Culture and Sports (ACS) and
- HIV/AIDS
Grant Size & Duration
The grant size is a $1,000. Therefore eligible projects should have a budget of not more than $1,000. The grant period will be for 4 months from the date of award.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant Organisations:
- Must be small to medium sized women led organisations in Africa
- Must have been in existence for at least 3 years
- Must be duly registered, at least with its local government structure
- Must be led by a woman and have a focus on Women’s Rights
- Must have the needed organizational structures
- Must have an appreciable financial management system
- Must be capable of reporting back on the outcomes of the project
- Must be highly recommended by a donor agency, a grantee or partner of AWDF or the local government office
- Must complete the necessary application forms
- Must have an annual budget no more than $50,000.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their proposal via email.
For more information, please visit, AWDF Grant program.
