CALL FOR GRANT PROPOSAL: The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) invites eligible organizations to apply for the 2026 Grant

By Liberty Okechukwu
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The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) invites eligible organisations to apply for the 2026 Grant aimed at Strengthening Institutions, Women’s Voices, Rights, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria.

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When is the Application Deadline:

12 December 2025

Tell Me About The Grant:

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant 2026 supports women-led and women-focused organizations in Nigeria. It aims to strengthen institutions, amplify women’s voices, advance women’s rights, and combat gender-based violence.

The grant provides:

  • Financial support for projects
  • Mentorship and leadership training
  • Capacity-building opportunities

Project Duration: 4 months (January – April 2026)

Type:

Grant for organizations

Who can Apply?

  • Registered NGOs or CBOs in Nigeria, operating for at least 2 years
  • Majority female staff and board members
  • Organizations with functional administrative, financial, and HR systems
  • Projects must be innovative, realistic, and clearly targeted

Encouraged applicants:

  • Women-led organizations
  • Organizations serving or led by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
  • Organizations in hard-to-reach communities

Note: Political, government, for-profit, scholarship-focused, or religious conversion-related proposals will not be considered.

How are Applicants Selected:

  • Based on organizational capacity, innovation, and potential impact in promoting women’s leadership and rights
  • Alignment with NWTF thematic areas: capacity building, advocacy, gender equality, and ending violence against women

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • Nigeria only

Where will the Grant be Implemented?

  • Across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria

How to Apply:

  1. Review eligibility requirements carefully
  2. Download proposal templates and guidance documents from: NWTF Grant Documents
  3. Complete all required documents
  4. Submit your application via email: grants@womenfund.org

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:

https://womenfund.org/2026-call-for-grant-application/

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  • Okechukwu Liberty is a Mass Communication graduate and a dedicated research writer for AfterSchoolAfrica. He holds certifications in UK Agent and Counselling, and Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment, equipping him with the expertise to guide students in their academic pursuits abroad.

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