Call for Applications: Yemoja Grant for Queer Womxn Organizations in Africa

QuestPro-Women Foundation (QWF) is excited to invite applications for the Yemoja Grant—a flexible general support grant designed to strengthen growing, queer women-led organizations across Africa with annual budgets under $100,000.
This grant is part of QWF’s ongoing project, “Protection Against SGBV Among LBTIQ Women in Africa,” which aims to enhance protection, dignity, and visibility for LBTIQ women through community-driven, sustainable solutions.
We especially encourage organizations using creative approaches such as artivism—including visual art, performance, storytelling, or digital media—to apply.

Eligible Applicants
LBTIQ women-led, community-based organizations from: East Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic

Grant Details
Grant Amount: $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Application Deadline: 31st August 2025

Priority Focus Areas
GBV case management, protection & psychosocial support
Advocacy against anti-gender movements
Storytelling, documentation & African queer literature
Artivism, cultural resistance & creative advocacy

How to Apply
Applicants must submit a proposal and a budget to questprowomenfoundation@gmail.com
Subject line: Application for QWF Yemoja Grant – [Your Organization Name]
For questions, please email us at the above address.