Funding Opportunity – Projects Supporting Vulnerable Women and Girls

Created in 2020, the L’Oréal Fund for Women is an endowment fund dedicated to supporting grassroots organizations and associations that assist highly vulnerable women and girls and combat gender-based and sexual violence. The Fund supports projects that provide access to education, social and professional integration, and the protection of women’s rights, contributing to the resilience of women and girls in highly precarious situations.

Eligible organizations are non-profit grassroots entities with at least two years of official existence (or innovative organizations addressing specific needs), supporting a minimum of 200 beneficiaries per year. Priority is given to organizations authorized to issue tax receipts in the EU.

While the 2026 call for applications has not yet opened, EMN members can prepare in advance by reviewing the selection criteria. Having an account is required to apply:

• New users: must review the selection criteria before creating an account.

• Existing users: must confirm that they have read the selection criteria.

The Fund supports project or structural funding ranging from €50,000 to €250,000, covering up to 30% of the total budget for structural or project support. The Fund is open internationally, with priority for organizations headquartered in the European Union. Applications may request annual or multi-year support (maximum 3 years).

This is a unique opportunity for members to present projects that make a tangible difference for women and girls, while gaining visibility in the international social and microfinance community. Mandatory documents include organization accreditation, a detailed project budget (if applicable), last annual report, and last annual budget.