Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks – Apply Now

Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks is a Request for Proposal (RFP) by UNDP inviting qualified organisations and consulting analysts to contribute to improved sustainability and equality governance in Kenya. The program deadline is January 26, 2026, at 09:00 AM New York time.

About Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks Grant

Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks is a global initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its aim is to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and strengthen governance and resilience worldwide. The proposal calls for eligible organisations to partner with and create lasting solutions and sustainability. 

To qualify, eligible organisations must align with the UNDP goals, with focus areas on consulting services, human rights and social justice and building sustainability and networks among next-generation organisations.

Funding Size

• Typical grant amount: Funding amount not publicly specified.
• Maximum award: Funding amount not publicly specified.
• Project duration supported: Not publicly specified.

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Who Can Apply to Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks Grant

• • Eligible organisation types: Nonprofit organisations that provide consulting services.

• Registration requirements:

• Applicants with experience in consulting and registered in Kenya.
• Organisations that support women and youth-led networks.
• Applicants must be ready to complete the project in Kenya.
• Geographic eligibility: Kenya
• Sector or thematic focus: 
• Nonprofits in Kenya with a focus on consulting services for youth and women’s networks.
• Human rights and social justice.
• Sustainability and network building among youth and women networks.

Application Process

• Create or log in to your Quantum eTendering or UNGM supplier profile.
• Search for the program with the Reference UNDP-KEN-00637.
• Prepare and submit your proposal and all required documentation on the portal before January 26, 2026, 09:00 AM New York time.

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Required Materials

• Detailed technical proposal
• Cost proposal per UNDP guidelines.
• Valid UNGM or Quantum supplier registration and compliance documentation.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: January 26, 2026, at 9 AM
• Notification timeline: Not specified

Selection Notes

• • The program is highly competitive with multiple stages. 

• Priority focus areas:

• • Consulting services
  • Human rights and social justice.
  • Sustainability and network building among youth and women networks. 

• Exclusions:

• Projects outside Kenya
• Projects that do not focus on the ideas and goals of the program.
• Projects that are not women or youth-centred.

Official Source of Strengthening the Long-Term Sustainability of Youth & Women-Led Networks Grant

• Official Application Page: https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=42128