What?

The International Organization of la Francophonie has launched the 6ᵉ edition of the “La Francophonie avec Elles” Fund. This is a financing mechanism to support projects that strengthen the economic and social empowerment of women in vulnerable situations in the Francophone space.

When?

• Call for projects open until March 30, 2025.
• Projects selection between April and July 2025.
• Announcement of laureates projects launch in July 2025.

Who can apply?

• Only civil society organizations that have been registered for at least two years and are based in one of the 56 states and governments of the OIF with full member status.
• Applications will not be accepted if a previous project funded by the Fund has not been completed.

Key information to remember:

• Projects must primarily benefit women and contribute to improving their participation and inclusion in economic and social life; facilitate women’s access to professional training; and support women in developing income-generating activities while improving their access to economic opportunities.
• Grants range from €15,000 to €100,000, covering up to 80% of the project cost.
• Project duration: 24 to 36 months, including 12 to 18 months of implementation and 12 to 18 months of monitoring.
• Applications must be submitted online before March 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Paris time).

Need help applying?

Question-and-answer webinars will be held during March 2025: 

• Wednesday, March 19 at 4pm (Paris time). Register here

Any questions?

The Fund team is available by e-mail: aap-fff@francophonie.org

===Apply now (Website in French)==Click here==https://appelsaprojets.francophonie.org/fr/applications/fae6===