CALL FOR PROPOSALS

GRANT FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP CAPACITY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN LAO PDR

June 3, 2022

 

Call for Proposals: UNDP in Lao PDR is awarding a grant of up to USD 25,000, which aims to support national civil society organizations working on gender equality. This grant will support organizations in their efforts to contribute to the country-level implementation of CEDAW and domestic legislation and policies for gender equality.

Proposals may address one or several specific provisions of CEDAW, including but not limited to: (i) law and legal frameworks, (ii) stereotypes and cultural practices, (iii) education, (iv) employment, social protection, and vocational training, (v) women in rural areas, etc. UNDP also welcomes proposals on other activities contributing to advancing the rights of women, including those focused on coordination with governmental and non-governmental organizations on gender equality.  

Eligibility: Lao PDR-based (national or international) non-governmental organizations, including CSOs and non-governmental academic or educational institutions.

Maximum Grant Available: USD 25,000

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by 23:59 12 June 2022