WEP 2026 Seed Grant Applications for Women-Led Organizations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) invites women-led and women’s rights organizations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone to apply for seed grants under the WomenPower2030 project.

What it offers

• Maximum grant amount of 5,000 EUR per initiative
• Project duration of 3 to 6 months

Who can apply

• Women-led and women’s rights organizations based in Nigeria or Sierra Leone
• Women make up at least 70% of the management team
• Affiliated with the Gender Advocacy Movement for the Environment (GAME) or any national, regional, or global women’s movement or network
• No convictions for fraud or criminal activity
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver projects effectively

What you'll do

Design and implement initiatives contributing to the WomenPower2030 project goals, focusing on one or more of these areas:

• Policy monitoring and dialogue with policymakers
• Educational and awareness-raising activities on gender and/or sustainable development
• Movement building
• Demonstrating equitable and sustainable solutions and services
• Gender-specific trainings and leadership trainings
• Tracking SDG/climate policies and budgets
• Social media and mainstream media campaigns

Note: Initiatives focused solely on awareness raising and workshops will not be accepted. Priority is given to policy-influencing initiatives, sustainable solutions, and gender-responsive budgets.

How to apply

• Download the application form via the provided link
• Submit in Word (doc, docx) format with:
  • Detailed budget (Excel Sheet)
  • Certificate of registration
  • Letter of reference
  • Track record of activities (e.g., reports, media links, testimonials) as a single document
• Application should not exceed 10 pages (excluding attachments)
• Email completed application to grants@wepnigeria.net with the subject line: “WomenPower2030 seed-grant application”

Good to know

• Deadline for submission: 31st July 2026, 23:59 WAT
• Only successful applicants may be contacted due to high volume of applications
• Applications must address the specified areas of focus to be considered