About Organisation
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, commonly known as UN Women, is a global organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women. It works closely with governments, civil society, and other partners to design and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that promote women’s rights and eliminate gender-based discrimination. UN Women supports women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and access to justice, while also addressing violence against women and girls through coordinated, multi-sectoral responses. In India, UN Women collaborates with national and state authorities to strengthen institutional mechanisms, enhance women’s participation in governance, and ensure gender-responsive planning and budgeting. By combining policy advocacy with grassroots engagement, the organization aims to create sustainable social change and foster environments where women and girls can live free from violence, access equal opportunities, and contribute fully to social, economic, and political life.
About the Grant
The “Strengthening and Showcasing Model OSCs and Shakti Sadan under Mission Shakti” grant by UN Women India aims to reinforce and highlight effective models of One Stop Centres (OSCs) and Shakti Sadans across India. The initiative focuses on improving service quality, coordination, and capacity building to ensure that women in distress receive comprehensive, timely, and survivor-centered support. Through this grant, selected civil society organizations will demonstrate model OSCs and Shakti Sadans that exemplify best practices in providing integrated services such as legal aid, counseling, medical care, shelter, and rehabilitation. The project seeks to document and showcase successful approaches that can be replicated in other regions, thereby strengthening the overall implementation of Mission Shakti. The selected organizations are expected to engage with government departments, law enforcement agencies, and community networks to ensure effective convergence and visibility of these models. This initiative contributes to building sustainable institutional responses to gender-based violence and women’s empowerment.
Who can Apply?
Applications are invited from registered and experienced civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in India. Eligible applicants must have proven expertise in the areas of women’s rights, gender equality, institutional strengthening, or service delivery for survivors of violence. The organizations should demonstrate experience in working with government departments, women’s shelters, or community-based protection mechanisms. Applicants must have a valid registration under relevant Indian laws, a sound financial management system, and a track record of implementing donor-funded projects. Preference will be given to organizations that have previously collaborated with UN agencies, state women’s commissions, or the Department of Women and Child Development. Proposals should present a clear plan for developing or strengthening model OSCs and Shakti Sadans, ensuring measurable outcomes, community engagement, and sustainability beyond the grant period. Only organizations based in India are eligible to apply, and individuals or for-profit entities are not considered under this call.
How to Apply?
Interested NGOs and CSOs must prepare and submit a detailed project proposal aligned with the objectives of the call. The proposal should include organizational background, implementation plan, budget, and expected outcomes. All required documents must be submitted in the specified format to UN Women India through the designated submission channel mentioned in the call for proposals before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of proposals is 24 October 2025, and all applications must be received by 11:59 PM IST on the closing date to be considered eligible.
Last Date To Apply
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