Grants from Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFTT)

Description

1) Objective

WFT funds grassroots initiatives and community-based organizations that promote women’s rights and gender equality across Tanzania. They invest in local organizations to create lasting change in areas like women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and health. The Thematic Focus is:

• Ending Violence Against Women, Girls, and Children: Focus on tackling all forms of gender-based violence, harmful practices, and promoting educational justice for girls.
• Women’s Political Participation and Leadership: Addressing systemic barriers to women’s leadership and participation in political processes.
• Economic Justice and Sustainability: Breaking barriers limiting women’s participation in key economic sectors and promoting financial inclusion.
• Environmental Justice and Gender: Advocating for women’s rights in climate change and land rights decisions.
• Feminist Research and Documentation: Using research to challenge gender inequalities and amplify women’s voices through multimedia platforms.
• Sports, Popular Art, and Culture: Transforming policies and norms that exclude women from sports and cultural activities.
• Reproductive Health Rights: Supporting feminist approaches to reproductive health, focusing on marginalized groups.
• Movement Building and Strengthening: Promoting feminist movement-building through inclusive, intersectional approaches.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants are legally registered entities: WROs, WOs, community-based groups, or coalitions.

3) Location

Actions can take place in Tanzania.

4) Budget

n/a

5) Application

The deadline for submission shall be on Wednesday, April 6th, 2026 at 4:00 pm local time. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified before 31st June 2026.