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

We accept applications from civil society groups and organizations implementing activities to combat and prevent gender-based violence in the countries targeted by FON (Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Niger) in the African region.

We particularly encourage applications from organizations working with or led by individuals who, in their local context, may face particularly high levels of discrimination, gender inequalities, and gender-based violence, such as:

• LGBTI+ community members and individuals with different sexual orientation and gender identity, in general.
• Persons living with disabilities
• Persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Racial, ethnic, or indigenous minorities (in the local context)
• Internally displaced persons, migrants, and refugees
• Sex workers
• Youth
• Members of any other community who, in their local context, face particularly high levels of discrimination, gender inequalities, and gender-based violence

We do not accept applications from individuals, public/governmental institutions, international organizations, or groups not working on gender-based violence.

While we acknowledge the importance of your work in combating gender-based violence, we can only fund organizations located in the countries targeted by FON. We recommend reaching out to other funds working on gender-based violence in other countries. These funds include:

• The Feminists In Action initiative (feminaction.fr)
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• Black Feminist Fund | Funding Black Feminist Movements
• Home – Equality Fund Fonds Égalité
• Womanity – Womanity Foundation
• Globalresiliencefund (theglobalresiliencefund.org)
• FRIDA | Young Feminist Fund

You can still submit a funding application, but you will need to provide:

• a valid reason for not being registered, and
• contacts for a registered non-profit organization that can speak about your work, vision, and challenges.

It depends on the grant you are applying for.

If you are applying for Grant 1: BOOST, please note that it is an ongoing call, and you can apply at any time between May 2023 and September 2025 for emergency funding or opportunities. Please note that this depends on the availability of funds.

If you are applying for Grant 2: Organizational Development, you can apply during the open call period, which is approximately four weeks from the launch date. Feel free to follow us on our social media (insert links) to stay updated on our calls.

Yes. If your applications align with the objectives of both grants, you can apply to both grants with different activities, up to the ceiling of the higher grant. In Africa, you can apply to both grants, up to a combined amount of 100,000 euros.

Yes, it is possible. As long as your applications are relevant and fit the call objectives.

Once your application is submitted, the regional lead for Africa will conduct an initial selection based on eligibility criteria. After this selection, the decision-making body, the Regional Advisory and Coordination Committee for Africa (CCCR), will meet to review applications based on objective selection criteria. We will conduct an interview with your organization if we need more information about your organization. Following the second phase, we will perform due diligence, which will inform our final decisions. In summary, you will receive provisional decisions in July, and the final decision will be communicated after due diligence has been conducted.

It depends on the grant window you are awarded and the project duration you estimated and indicated in the application form.

The duration of Grant 1: BOOST is a maximum of six (06) months.

Grants from Grant 2: Organizational Development can last up to two and a half years, depending on the project you seek to fund through FON.

All projects funded by FON must conclude by December 2025.

Absolutely! We have provided a format for use and recommend organizations, where possible, to use it. If you find another innovative way to present your project/activity (such as a video, images, etc.), we would be delighted to see them. The only condition is that you answer all the questions included in our template in the format of your choice.

Yes, we have set up a series of application guidance to assist you. Webinars will be held in May to present the project and answer questions. Please visit https://africa.ippf.org/ for more information on webinar registration links.