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TRUST FUND TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (UN TRUST FUND)

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Application Deadline: 1 February 2024 (2.00 pm New York time (EST))

LOCATION: United Nation

The 27th grant cycle the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is now open! The UN Trust Fund is inviting civil society organizations with proven expertise in ending violence against women and girls to submit project concepts to end violence against marginalized women and girls.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications from women’s rights, women-led, constituent-led and small organizations are strongly encouraged and will be prioritized. Partnerships with smaller, local and grassroot women’s and girls’ rights organizations are also encouraged, with up to 4 implementing partners.  

A General Window: Addressing violence against marginalized women and girls and those experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination; and 

A Special Window: Addressing violence against women and girls affected by crisis. 

Multi-country proposals will also be considered, up to 10 countries, with a proposed impact beyond national level. 

The annual Call for Proposals document is available in the six UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Applications can only be submitted in English, French or Spanish.  

BENEFIT:

Civil society organizations can apply for grants between USD 150,000 to USD 1,000,000 for four year-year grants.

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GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE: CISCO YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

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Application Deadline: December 15th 5pm PT

LOCATION: United Nations

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize and lift up a young person positively impacting the world, demonstrate the impact that young people are having on achieving the United Nation’s Global Goals, and accelerate global problem solving.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to individuals aged 18 to 30 years

Impact: Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact at scale over the last 3-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals. 

Vision: Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years, including how the prize will advance efforts. 

Catalyst: Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.

Global Citizenship: Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and a Global Problem Solver.

Technology Innovation: Innovates with technology or Internet-based communications to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact. 

Applications from all over the world are accepted, with the exception of countries and entities subject to financial or other sanctions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) or other government entities of the United States of America that may restrict the transfer of the Prize money.

BENEFIT:

The award includes a US$250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes.

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