Grant Making at Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFTT)

Our Approach

WFT funds grassroots initiatives and community-based organizations that promote women’s rights and gender equality across Tanzania. We invest in local organizations to create lasting change in areas like women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and health.

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Thematic Focus

• Ending Violence Against Women, Girls, and Children
  Focus on tackling all forms of gender-based violence, harmful practices, and promoting educational justice for girls.

• Women’s Political Participation and Leadership
  Addressing systemic barriers to women’s leadership and participation in political processes.

• Economic Justice and Sustainability
  Breaking barriers limiting women’s participation in key economic sectors and promoting financial inclusion.

• Environmental Justice and Gender
  Advocating for women’s rights in climate change and land rights decisions.

• Feminist Research and Documentation
  Using research to challenge gender inequalities and amplify women’s voices through multimedia platforms.

• Sports, Popular Art, and Culture
  Transforming policies and norms that exclude women from sports and cultural activities.

• Reproductive Health Rights
  Supporting feminist approaches to reproductive health, focusing on marginalized groups.

• Movement Building and Strengthening
  Promoting feminist movement-building through inclusive, intersectional approaches.

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Grant Application Windows

1. Small Scale Window
   • Duration: 0–3 months
   • Focus: Grassroots projects amplifying marginalized women’s voices
   • Ideal for first-time applicants
2. Medium Scale Window
   • Duration: 6 months–1 year
   • Focus: Strengthening organizational capacities and networks for women’s rights initiatives
3. Strategic Window
   • Duration: Up to 2 years
   • Focus: Feminist movement-building and institutional strengthening

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What We Are Looking For

• Mission Aligned: Proposals should align with WFTT’s mission and thematic areas.
• Clarity on Issues: Clear problem identification, measurable outcomes, and multi-stakeholder involvement.
• Sustainability: Proposals should demonstrate sustainability, innovation, and potential for scale.
• Strategic Use of Events: Leverage local and international events to amplify projects.

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Eligibility

1. Legally registered entities: WROs, WOs, community-based groups, or coalitions.
2. Demonstrated competencies in implementing projects.
3. Strong record in financial and programmatic management.
4. Grounded in rights-based approaches.
5. Women-led organizations with a majority of women in leadership.