In 2025, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) continues to play a transformative role across the continent, championing gender justice and the economic, political, and social empowerment of African women. Founded in 2000, AWDF remains one of Africa’s leading feminist grant-making foundations, directly supporting women-led organizations that are reshaping communities and influencing policy at local and regional levels.
The call for this year’s funding opportunity is open and the deadline is on May 27th 2025.
Some of the available grants include the Inua Grants, Siza Grants, and the Economic Justice Grants.
This year, AWDF has placed renewed focus on climate justice, digital rights, and young women’s leadership, recognizing the evolving challenges African women face in a rapidly changing world. Their 2025 grant cycle emphasizes initiatives that not only fight systemic inequalities but also amplify the voices of women in governance, peace-building, and economic resilience.
Through flexible, core, and movement-building grants, AWDF supports grassroots organizations in over 40 African countries. In Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda, recent grantees have launched programs addressing reproductive rights, sexual violence, women’s land ownership, and tech access in underserved areas.
What sets AWDF apart in 2025 is its holistic feminist approach—investing not just in projects, but in the people behind them. By offering leadership coaching, organizational development, and regional convenings, AWDF nurtures a growing ecosystem of African feminist leaders.
You can find more information about the funding opportunities and application details on the AWDF website.
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