Support for CSO initiatives on women's influence in peace processes
Verified by the editorial team 11 September 2026
Summary
The WPHF Rapid Response Window provides short-term grants of up to USD 100,000 to local women's rights organisations for urgent projects that remove barriers to women's meaningful participation in peace processes.
About the call
The Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund's Rapid Response Window funds urgent projects: advocacy campaigns, building women's capacity in decision-making, strategic planning to engage key actors and mechanisms to monitor peace agreements. Legal registration is required and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A concept note (up to USD 100,000) is submitted in English (or another permitted language) to WPHF-RRW@unwomen.org together with proof of registration; a reply on eligibility follows within 5 working days.
Who can apply
- Local and national women's rights organisations
- Youth or young-women-led organisations, feminist CSOs and their coalitions
- From countries with a formal peace process (Track 1 or 2) or peace-agreement implementation
Who cannot apply
- International NGOs, government agencies and UN entities
- Private companies, universities and political parties
What the funds are for
- Advocacy campaigns and shuttle diplomacy
- Preparing and building the capacity of women negotiators
- Mechanisms to monitor implementation of peace agreements
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Complete the concept note in one of the permitted languages
- 2Email it with proof of registration to WPHF-RRW@unwomen.org
- 3Await an eligibility reply within 5 working days
Questions and answers
- Can international NGOs apply to the Rapid Response Window?
- No. International NGOs, government agencies, UN entities, private companies, universities and political parties cannot apply.
- How quickly does WPHF reply to a concept note?
- A reply on eligibility follows within 5 working days of submitting the concept note.
Donor contacts
Email: WPHF-RRW@unwomen.org
Website: wphfund.org
