Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights (P4HER) Grant Opportunity – South Africa
Are you an NGO or civil society organisation working on gender equality, health rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, or the protection of vulnerable communities in South Africa?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has opened the Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights (P4HER) programme, supporting coordinated civil society action on gender equality, health rights, gender-based violence prevention and equitable access to healthcare.
Opportunity at a Glance
- Funding: £500,001 – £1,000,000
- Location: South Africa
- Eligible applicants: NGOs and not-for-profit civil society organisations
- Focus areas: Gender equality, health, SRHR, GBV, LGBTQIA+ rights and healthcare access
- Stage 1 deadline: 27 September 2026
- Stage 2 deadline: 20 October 2026 for shortlisted organisations
About the P4HER Programme
The P4HER programme seeks to strengthen partnerships between civil society organisations and other stakeholders working to advance gender equality and health rights in South Africa.
The programme places particular emphasis on improving outcomes for women and girls, rural communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and other groups experiencing health disparities or vulnerability to violence.
What Will the Programme Support?
- Gender equality and women’s rights initiatives
- Gender-based violence prevention and response
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
- LGBTQIA+ rights
- Equitable access to healthcare
- Human rights advocacy and accountability
- Coalition building and collective civil society action
- Health-system reforms supporting Universal Health Coverage
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should be legally established organisations in South Africa with relevant experience in human rights-based work. Organisations should be able to demonstrate experience in areas such as LGBTQIA+ rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, healthcare access and related cross-sector initiatives.
Applicants should also demonstrate organisational capacity, financial strength, experience working with other organisations and stakeholders, and an understanding of international human rights frameworks.
How to Apply
The first stage requires eligible organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the required invitation form.
The Stage 1 submission deadline is 11:59 PM South Africa Standard Time on 27 September 2026. Organisations shortlisted for Stage 2 will subsequently be invited to submit a full proposal.
Don’t Miss the Deadline
If your organisation meets the eligibility requirements and works in the relevant areas, review the official guidelines and prepare your expression of interest before the deadline.
Disclaimer: Funding availability, eligibility requirements, deadlines and application procedures can change. Applicants should verify all requirements and submission instructions through the official FCDO source before applying. This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee funding.
