Urgent Action Fund-Africa Rapid Response Grants

Who can apply

• The request must relate to women's human rights and African feminist organising.
• The situation should be time-urgent and unanticipated.
• The proposed action must be strategic, sustainable and supported by relevant actors.
• Different forms apply for rapid response, protection and advocacy or alliance-building needs.

Focus areas

• Women's rights
• Human rights defenders
• Protection
• Urgent advocacy
• Movement support

Requirements

• Correct grant-type form
• Situation and urgency explanation
• Action plan and budget
• Organisational contacts and references

Application steps

• Choose the correct rapid response, protection or advocacy form.
• Explain what changed, why action is urgent and what may happen without support.
• Propose an action proportionate to the immediate situation.
• Submit online or through the route stated by UAF-Africa.