UN Women WPHF Palestine: Funding for Women-Led Organizations in Peacebuilding

The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has announced a significant funding opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Palestine. This initiative focuses on supporting women-led and women’s rights groups that are actively involved in peacebuilding, humanitarian response, socio-economic recovery, and advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda. The goal is to bolster the resilience and impact of local organizations working with women and young women affected by conflict and displacement.

This funding is part of a larger effort by the WPHF to increase women’s participation in peace and security processes and support recovery in crisis-affected areas. The call for proposals specifically targets organizations working directly with women and young women who have been displaced due to conflict in Palestine. It aims to promote inclusive recovery, boost political engagement, and strengthen women’s leadership in peace efforts.

Funding Streams Available

The WPHF is offering two distinct funding streams to meet different organizational needs. Each stream has specific goals and funding ranges, allowing organizations to apply for support that best fits their current capacity and project objectives.

Institutional Funding

This stream provides financial support ranging from USD 2,500 to USD 50,000. The primary purpose is to strengthen the internal capacity of women’s rights and women-led organizations. This includes improving governance, financial management, strategic planning, human resources, and operational infrastructure. The aim is to ensure these organizations are sustainable and effective in complex environments.

Programmatic Funding

With funding amounts between USD 50,000 and USD 200,000, this stream supports the direct implementation of projects. These projects must focus on the socio-economic recovery and political participation of women and young women who are forcibly displaced. This includes internally displaced persons, refugees, returnees, and asylum seekers in Palestine. Eligible activities may include livelihood programs, leadership training, psychosocial support, and initiatives that increase women’s involvement in decision-making.

Application Guidelines and Deadlines

Organizations interested in applying must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure their applications are considered. It is important to note that each organization can submit only one application per funding stream. If an organization wishes to apply for both institutional and programmatic funding, two separate application packages must be prepared and submitted. All applications need to be submitted online through the official application platform, which requires a completed proposal template and an organizational registration certificate.

The deadline for submitting all proposals is June 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Geneva CET). Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted.

Information Session and Inquiries

To help potential applicants understand the requirements and priorities, an online information session will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This session will run from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Jerusalem time. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend to ask questions and gain clarity on the application process.

For any questions or clarifications regarding the Call for Proposals, applicants can send an email to the designated contact addresses. All inquiries must be submitted no later than June 17, 2026. Responses to these inquiries will be provided within a minimum of 48 hours. This funding opportunity is a key investment in women-led civil society in Palestine, supporting their leadership in peacebuilding and recovery efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN Women WPHF Palestine funding opportunity?

It’s a funding program by the UN Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund to support women-led civil society organizations in Palestine working on peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and socio-economic recovery.

What are the two types of funding available?

There’s Institutional Funding to build organizational capacity and Programmatic Funding to implement specific projects focused on displaced women and young women.