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Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin
Support for women’s rights in Benin
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 5, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Benin. It funds invited Canadian civil society organizations working on women’s rights, advocacy, organizational sustainability, and movement strengthening, with up to CAD 4,000,000 available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 5, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strengthening local women’s rights organizations and vulnerable groups.
- Supporting advocacy to advance gender equality.
- Building organizational sustainability and capacity.
- Strengthening women’s rights platforms, networks, and alliances.
Documents Needed
- Concept note
- Application form provided with the invitation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian civil society organizations
- Organizations legally incorporated in Canada
- Organizations with an office in Benin
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Global Affairs Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Benin
Selection criteria
- Relevant experience in gender equality and women’s rights in Benin.
- Commitment to feminist programming, principles, and practices.
- Experience supporting women’s rights organizations and feminist networks.
- Established relationships with women’s rights organizations and feminist groups in Benin.
- Experience managing large projects of CAD 4,000,000 or more.
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive invitation
- Only organizations invited by Global Affairs Canada can participate.
- Step 2: Prepare concept note
- Prepare the concept note using the opportunity’s requirements.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the concept note by the stated deadline through the invited process.
- Step 4: Await review and next steps
- Applications are assessed on their own merits.
- Funding is only confirmed after acceptance and signature of a financial instrument.
Processing and Agreement
- Invited organizations submit a concept note, then the proposal is assessed on its own merits.
- Funding is not guaranteed after invitation.
- If approved, a financial instrument must be signed before funding is provided.
Additional information
- Funding is by invitation only.
- Only one project may be funded, or none.
- An invitation to participate does not guarantee funding.
- The application deadline for the concept note was March 5, 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin Program
What is the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin?
This program supports gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Benin. It funds invited Canadian civil society organizations working on women’s rights, advocacy, organizational sustainability, and movement strengthening, with up to CAD 4,000,000 available.
How much funding can be received?
Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin Funds up to $4,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin program?
To be eligible for the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin program, you must:
Invited organizations only
Canadian CSO incorporated in Canada
Office in Benin
What expenses are eligible under Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin?
Strengthening local women’s rights organizations and vulnerable groups.
Supporting advocacy to advance gender equality.
Building organizational sustainability and capacity.
Strengthening women’s rights platforms, networks, and alliances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at DIMI-IMIM@international.gc.ca.
Where is the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin available?
The Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin program is available across Canada.
Is the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Benin is a Grant and Funding