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How to Apply to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women

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The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women has launched a Call for Proposals to support civil society organizations that demonstrate that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and, with persistence, eliminated.

For NGOs to win funding, it is very important to submit a strong application especially because there is huge competition for seeking grants from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. Keeping in mind the challenges faced by organizations in developing countries, we have developed a guide that can assist you in drafting an effective concept note.

What is the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women?

The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women is a funding mechanism that supports country-focused efforts to end violence against women. It was established in 1996 and is administered by the UN Women.

The UN Trust Fund accepts multi-year grant applications for up to $1 million. The application process consists of two rounds:

Grants range from US$100,000 to US$1 million, with an average grant size of about $350,000.

Projects fall under one of several main areas:

Who can apply?

Special priority is given to:

Do not apply if:

Size of grants

Number of grants and countries funded

Since its inception, the Trust Fund has awarded USD 198 million to 609 initiatives in 140 countries and territories – which is an average of three grants per country. But note that some countries get many more grants, with India, Nigeria, Peru, Cambodia, and Kenya all receiving over 15 grants.

In what language can I apply?

While the Call for Proposals is available in six languages, applications are only accepted in English, French, or Spanish.

Where do I apply?

You can apply On-Line only! At: http://grants.unwomen.org

Project proposals submitted by e-mail, post, fax, diplomatic or UN pouch, hand or courier-delivered, or any other channel are NOT considered.

We strongly recommend you download the MS Word version of the concept note and budget so you can review and fill out the concept note offline before submitting it. This will allow you to work offline, use spell-check, use a word count feature, share the document with colleagues for comments and editing, and save a copy for future use. Once developed, you can cut and paste the relevant text from your document into the online application form.

Check more for the application guidelines. 

When should I submit?

The deadline is 18 Jan 2023 11:59 PM (EST) – but don’t wait till the end to submit your application! Allow sufficient time to complete the form and upload documents as the volume of late applications may overwhelm the online system and cause delays close to the submission deadline.

What are my chances of success?

The UN Trust Fund allocates a large part of its budget to NGO projects. This means that local NGOs can apply and often succeed, sometimes competing against large international organizations. That being said, with so many applicants, UNDEF is very competitive, with an overall success rate of only around 2.65%. In 2021, out of 1396 applications, 37 applicants were awarded a grant.

In 2021, the UN Trust Fund managed a grants portfolio of 157 projects aimed at preventing and addressing VAW/G in 68 countries and territories, across five regions, with grants totaling USD74.7 million. Grant recipients were primarily CSOs; the majority (59 percent) were WROs.

NGOs with proven capacity will have a higher chance of receiving funding than limited-capacity NGOs. So if you have a great NGO running a wonderful, relevant program, and located in a country with fewer high-capacity NGOs, and you can develop a high-quality concept note, your chance of success may well be much higher. Before applying, internally review whether you are in a good position to compete and succeed and only put in the time and effort if the answer to those questions is a resounding yes.

When will I hear if I made it?

The concept notes will be reviewed after the closing deadline of 18 January 2023, and only applicants successful in the first round will be invited to submit a full-fledged proposal. This is likely at the end of February 2023. Full proposals will be reviewed in February-April 2023. Final decisions will take place between May-June 2023 and the contracts will be finalized by September at the earliest.

Where can I find more information?

Visit the UN Trustfund FAQ for more information: http://untf.unwomen.org/en/grant-giving/call-for-proposals/frequently-asked-questions

Top tips to improve your chances of success!

Good luck! 

For more information: https://www.unwomen.org/en/trust-funds/un-trust-fund-to-end-violence-against-women

We published a resource guide specifically addressing proposals for Women´s Projects to support NGOs. With this e-book, you can learn everything you need to know about writing proposals in this sector.

If you need some more inspiration, check out this article: 7 Tips for Proposals on Women`s Issues.

 

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to help NGOs apply to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women grant program. This is an unofficial guide that does not guarantee funding or support to applicants. The guide is intended to provide NGOs with suggestions. Readers are advised to use the guide at their own discretion.

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