Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Tier 3 Grant 2026/27 (UK)

Deadline: 18-Sep-2026

The Ending Violence Against Women & Girls (EVAWG) Tier 3 Grant supports community and voluntary groups in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough to prevent violence against women and girls and promote society-wide action for change. The grant forms part of the current Delivery Plan 2026–28 and aims to equip local organizations with resources to take proactive action against violence affecting women and girls. Funding ranges from £15,001 to £25,000 for eligible projects and initiatives. The application deadline is 18 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon GMT.

About the EVAWG Tier 3 Grant

The Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Tier 3 Grant is designed to strengthen the role of community and voluntary groups in preventing violence against women and girls across the ABC Borough. The programme aims to support local organizations in taking practical and proactive steps to prevent violence while also helping mobilise the wider regional community and voluntary sector. The broader objective is to encourage society-wide action and awareness so that people understand what violence against women and girls is and how it can be prevented.

Objectives of the Grant

The grant focuses on two connected objectives. First, it aims to equip and empower local community and voluntary groups to take action to prevent violence against women and girls. Second, it seeks to resource and mobilise the regional community and voluntary sector so that it can contribute to wider societal change. Through these efforts, the programme seeks to increase awareness and understanding of violence against women and girls and encourage preventative action. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants are community and voluntary groups operating or delivering services within the ABC Borough. Organizations applying should demonstrate that their activities or services are connected to the borough and that their proposed project aligns with the objectives of the EVAWG Tier 3 Grant. What Projects Can Be Supported? The grant supports eligible projects and initiatives that contribute to preventing violence against women and girls. Proposed activities should support the broader goals of: - Preventing violence against women and girls. - Increasing awareness of violence against women and girls. - Helping communities understand how violence can be prevented. - Empowering local community and voluntary groups. - Mobilising the community and voluntary sector. - Supporting society-wide action for change. Funding Available The EVAWG Tier 3 Grant provides awards ranging from: £15,001 to £25,000 The funding is intended to support eligible projects and initiatives delivered by community and voluntary groups within the ABC Borough. Applicants should ensure that their proposed project and requested amount are appropriate to the programme’s objectives and requirements. Supporting Local Community Groups A central purpose of the grant is to strengthen local community and voluntary organizations. These groups can play an important role in reaching communities, raising awareness, encouraging prevention, and supporting wider action against violence affecting women and girls. The funding is intended to give eligible groups the resources needed to take proactive steps within their communities. Building Awareness and Prevention The programme places a strong emphasis on awareness. A key goal is to ensure that people understand: - What violence against women and girls is. - Why prevention is important. - How violence can be prevented. - How communities can contribute to wider change. By increasing knowledge and awareness, the programme seeks to encourage a stronger culture of prevention across society. Society-Wide Action The EVAWG Tier 3 Grant goes beyond supporting individual projects. It also aims to mobilise the regional community and voluntary sector to contribute to society-wide action and awareness. This approach recognises that preventing violence against women and girls requires engagement across communities and sectors rather than isolated interventions. Delivery Plan 2026–28 The EVAWG Tier 3 Grant is a key action within the current Delivery Plan 2026–28. Its inclusion in the Delivery Plan reflects the importance of community and voluntary sector involvement in addressing and preventing violence against women and girls. How to Prepare an Application Eligible community and voluntary groups should clearly explain how their proposed project will contribute to the objectives of the grant.

A strong application should demonstrate:

- The organization’s connection to the ABC Borough. - The community need being addressed. - How the project will contribute to preventing violence against women and girls. - How the project will increase awareness or understanding. - How the initiative will empower or mobilise the community. - How the requested funding will support the proposed activities. - The expected contribution to wider societal action. Applicants should ensure that the project description clearly connects activities with the overall goal of preventing violence against women and girls. Application Process Applications must be submitted online. Applicants must first register on the website to access the application form. Once the form is available, applicants can save their progress and return to the application before making the final submission. Organizations should allow sufficient time to register, complete the form, review their information, and submit the application before the deadline. Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is:

18 September 2026 at 12: 00 Noon GMT

Applications must be submitted online by the stated deadline. Applicants should ensure that their final submission is completed before the deadline rather than relying on last-minute submission. Key Facts About the EVAWG Tier 3 Grant

- Grant: Ending Violence Against Women & Girls (EVAWG) Tier 3 Grant.

- Area: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough.

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