Grant opportunity to support frontline organisations in their efforts to help women to get out of poverty, prevent domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women.
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What is the Fund for Women?
The L’Oréal Fund for Women provides crucial support to grassroots organisations actively working to help women and girls break the cycle of poverty, prevent domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence, and empower them through social and professional integration and education. The Fund specifically prioritises projects supporting refugee women and women with disabilities.
Fund for Women level of support
- Minimum funding amount: From approximately AUD $8,200 (€5,000)
- Maximum funding amount: Up to AUD $492,000 (€300,000), depending on current exchange rates.
Note: The amount requested must not exceed 30% of your organisation’s annual budget (for structural financial support) or 30% of your specific project’s budget (for project-based financial support).
Co-contribution Requirement:
Organisations must demonstrate they have secured or applied for additional funding from other sources. While there is no specified minimum co-contribution percentage, diversified funding sources must be clearly shown.
Fund for Women important dates
- Round 2 Closes: 30 April 2025
- Register your interest with GrantHelper
Fund for Women objectives
The Fund seeks to empower vulnerable women and girls through initiatives focused on:
- Social and professional integration
- Educational advancement
- Prevention of violence against women
- Emergency assistance
Projects and expenditure eligible for Fund for Women support
Eligible projects must directly assist women and girls experiencing vulnerabilities such as:
- Financial hardship (low or no income, homelessness, single-parent families)
- Geographical isolation (rural or regional communities)
- Victims of violence
- Refugee women
- Women and girls living with disabilities
Projects can involve specific initiatives or structural support if the organisation exclusively supports women and girls. Organisations serving broader audiences can apply for specific project support only.
Ineligible expenditure:
- Advocacy activities
- Construction or renovation projects
- Supply funding
- Activities that violate international human rights, labour laws, environmental standards, or involve discriminatory practices
Other Fund for Women important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for Fund for Women support
Eligible organisations:
- Grassroots non-profit or not-for-profit organisations working for the public good
- Organisations authorised to issue tax receipts (applicable in France and the EU)
- International organisations outside the European Union may apply.
See the guidelines for full details of organisational requirements.
Fund for Women assessment criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Alignment with the Fund’s objectives (empowerment, integration, education, emergency relief)
- Demonstrated impact and effectiveness in supporting vulnerable women and girls
- Innovative solutions addressing identified societal needs
- Organisational sustainability and proven financial management
- Diversification and reliability of funding sources
How do I get the Fund for Women?
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your organisation delivers support to vulnerable women and girls, and that your project aligns with the L’Oréal Fund for Women’s objectives of empowerment, social and professional integration, education, and violence prevention.
- Prepare Supporting Documentation: Develop a comprehensive project plan including a budget breakdown, timeline, and clear evidence of the need and impact.
- Submit Application: Lodge your application through the official L’Oréal Fund for Women online platform before the designated closing date.
- Await Confirmation: Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional information or clarifications.
Information to prepare for the Fund for Women application
Prepare and submit the following mandatory documents:
- Official organisational accreditation
- Detailed project budget (if applying for specific project support)
- Most recent annual report
- Most recent annual organisational budget
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the Fund for Women
Visit the official L’Oréal Fund for Women website for full guidelines and to begin your application.
Register your interest with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this grant and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.
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