UN Women WPHF Palestine Call for Proposals: Support for Women-Led Organizations

The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has announced a significant funding opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Palestine. This initiative aims to support organizations working on peacebuilding, humanitarian response, socio-economic recovery, and women’s empowerment. It specifically targets women-led and women’s rights organizations that are actively involved in the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda. The funding is designed to help these grassroots organizations build their capacity and expand their work in areas affected by conflict and instability.

This program is part of the WPHF’s global mission to increase women’s involvement in peace and security processes and to aid recovery in crisis-stricken regions. The call for proposals focuses on supporting local organizations that directly assist women and young women impacted by displacement and conflict in Palestine. The goal is to promote inclusive recovery, boost political participation, and strengthen women’s leadership in peacebuilding efforts. Projects must align with the WPS Agenda and prioritize forcibly displaced populations, including internally displaced persons, refugees, returnees, and asylum seekers.

Funding Streams Available

The WPHF is offering two distinct funding streams to support a range of organizational needs and project types.

Institutional Funding

This stream provides funding ranging from USD 2,500 to USD 50,000. It is intended to help women’s rights and women-led organizations improve their internal operations and long-term sustainability. Funds can be used to strengthen governance, financial management, strategic planning, human resources, and operational infrastructure. The aim is to make these organizations more resilient and effective in challenging environments.

Programmatic Funding

This stream offers funding between USD 50,000 and USD 200,000. It supports the execution of projects focused on the socio-economic recovery and political participation of women and young women in peacebuilding contexts. Projects funded through this stream must specifically address the needs of forcibly displaced women and young women in Palestine. Eligible activities include livelihood support, leadership and advocacy training, psychosocial support, community peacebuilding, and programs that increase women’s involvement in decision-making.

Application Guidelines and Deadlines

Organizations can submit one application per funding stream. If applying for both institutional and programmatic funding, two separate applications are required. All applications must be submitted online using the official application platform. This includes a completed proposal template and the organization’s registration certificate.

The deadline for submitting all proposals is June 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Geneva CET). Applications submitted after this time will not be considered.

Information and Support

An online information session for potential applicants will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Jerusalem time). This session will offer details on eligibility, application procedures, and funding priorities. Applicants can also submit questions via email until June 17, 2026. Responses will be provided within at least 48 hours. This funding opportunity is a key investment in women-led civil society in Palestine, aiming to empower women as leaders in peacebuilding and recovery.

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