Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025
The Embassy of France in Nigeria launches its annual call for proposals to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations through the development fund called « French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organizations« .
FEF fund is an instrument from the Embassy of France in Nigeria to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). It aims at funding small-scale, medium-scale and innovative projects and local initiatives carried out by civil society organizations. Since 2019, multiple projects and partners have been supported, fast-tracking progress towards women’s rights, gender equality, sport and disabled people’s rights as well as and peacebuilding process across several states in Nigeria.
Eligibility Requirements
• Applicants to this Fund must be member of a Nigerian Civil Society Organization (associations, foundations, NGOs, cooperatives), officially registered for at least 24 months by the Nigerian authorities;
• Community-based organizations (CBOs) from vulnerable groups, youth-led organizations and women and girls-led organizations are particularly encouraged to apply;
• Organizations that have already carried out projects in these areas for which this grant is requested;
• The programme strongly encourages synergies, partnerships and coalitions of actors.
Priority Areas
Gender equality: Promoting gender equality, combatting gender-based violence and promoting the socio-economic integration of women by leveraging:
- Economic and social empowerment for women and girls
- Health accessibility for women, girls and vulnerable groups
- Access to education for women, girls and vulnerable groups
- Peace, security and justice for all.
Application Procedure:
For any inquiries or questions, you may have, please contact the Programme Officer:
M. Pierre-Louis BONNEL: [email protected] with the following
subject “FEF-OSC-25-question-Name of your organization”
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the French Embassy Fund for Nigerian Civil Society Organizations
