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Call to Improve Market Access and Digital Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Nepal

Issued by UN Women · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

Published
14 Oct 2026
Reference
scaling-women-led-enterprises-un-women-call-for-proposals-2026
Location
Nepal
Sector
Social Development & Inclusion

At a glance

UN Women in Nepal has published a funding call in social development & inclusion: “Call to Improve Market Access and Digital Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Nepal”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference scaling-women-led-enterprises-un-women-call-for-proposals-2026 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 14 notices from this buyer since 2026, 1 of them currently open. There are 3 open social development & inclusion notices in Nepal on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

UN Women invites proposals for the “Scaling Women-Led Enterprises: Advancing Growth through Business Development, Digital Finance, and Market Access” initiative. This program aims to empower women-led businesses in Nepal by enhancing their growth and market reach through strategic business development and access to digital finance. Interested organizations should submit their proposals by 30 September 2026. This initiative by UN Women seeks to support women entrepreneurs in Nepal by scaling their enterprises. The program focuses on advancing business development strategies and enhancing market access, facilitated through digital finance solutions. By doing so, it aims to empower women economically and contribute to gender equality. While specific funding amounts are not detailed in the source, the program offers financial support to organizations that propose viable projects aligned with the initiative’s objectives. Benefits include the potential for business growth and increased market reach for women-led enterprises. Eligible applicants include organizations operating in Nepal that focus on supporting and scaling women-led enterprises. These organizations must demonstrate experience in business development, digital finance, and market access.

The program supports activities that:

This initiative is crucial for fostering economic empowerment among women in Nepal. By providing resources and support, it helps bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship, enabling women to contribute more significantly to the economy and society. For detailed application instructions, refer to the official opportunity page. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the official guidelines and ensure that their proposals align with the program’s objectives. Submissions should be completed by the specified deadline to be considered for funding.

This notice has closed — what to do next

We hold 14 notices from UN Women, going back to August 2026 — 1 of them still open. They buy mostly in Social Development & Inclusion, Capacity Building & Technical Assistance and Climate, Resilience & Disaster Risk. There are 3 open Social Development & Inclusion tenders in Nepal.

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Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this social development & inclusion opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the closing date and submission window on the official portal before you start preparing your bid.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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