The UNFPA Türkiye Call for Proposals on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights empowers civil society organisations to design and implement projects that advance gender equality, protect women’s rights, and promote the health and safety of women, girls, and youth. This programme allows organisations to strengthen local capacities and influence policy and community awareness across Türkiye.
About the UNFPA Türkiye Call for Proposals on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
UNFPA Türkiye, with support from the European Union, manages this call to fund initiatives that address gender inequalities and promote women’s empowerment. The programme supports projects that prevent and respond to gender-based violence, improve access to reproductive health services, and empower youth through education, advocacy, and protection initiatives.
The programme is in three lots. Lot 1 supports direct service delivery and outreach activities for vulnerable women and girls, while Lot 2 funds research, evidence generation, and advocacy projects that inform policies, raise public awareness, and contribute to sustainable gender equality strategies. Lot 3 focuses on organisational capacity building, helping civil society groups grow, governance, project management, and skills to advance gender equality and women’s rights.
Applicants may submit proposals for only one lot, and each proposal must clearly state programme objectives and provide realistic implementation plans
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: varies depending on project scope and lot
- Maximum award: up to USD 150,000
- Project duration supported: 1-2 years
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Who Can Apply for the UNFPA Türkiye Call for Proposals on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
Eligible organisation types:
- Legally registered civil society organisations in Türkiye
- NGOs with experience in gender equality, women’s rights, or youth empowerment
- Organisations capable of implementing service delivery, research, advocacy, or capacity-building initiatives
- Groups with proven local presence and the ability to reach target populations
Registration requirements:
- Legal registration documents and proof of operational presence
- Organisational financial statements or audit reports
- Completed proposal form, including logframe and budget
- Evidence of previous relevant project experience
Project focus requirements:
- Activities promoting gender equality and protecting women’s rights
- Initiatives improving access to reproductive health services and youth empowerment
- Programs preventing or responding to gender-based violence
Geographic eligibility:
- Projects must take place in Türkiye
- Activities must benefit women, girls, and youth in local communities
Sector or thematic focus:
- Gender equality promotion and policy influence
- Reproductive health and rights
- Prevention and response to gender-based violence
- Youth empowerment, education, and protection initiatives
Application Process
- Review programme objectives and select the appropriate lot
- Develop a detailed project proposal including goals, activities, and expected outcomes
- Prepare the required organisational and legal documents
- Submit the complete application to tur-csf@unfpa.org before the February 16, 2026, deadline
- Receive confirmation of application receipt from UNFPA Türkiye
- Await notification of selection results
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Required Materials
- Completed project proposal and logframe
- Organisational registration and legal documentation
- Detailed budget and justification
- Evidence of previous project experience
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: February 16, 2026, at 18:00 Türkiye time
- Deadline for clarification requests: February 9, 2026
Selection Notes
- The call is competitive with limited funding
- The programme focuses on projects that advance gender equality and gender-based violence prevention
- Organisations or projects that operate outside Türkiye are not eligible to apply
Official Source Of The UNFPA Türkiye Call for Proposals on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
Application Page: https://turkiye.unfpa.org/en/submission/call-proposals-civil-society