Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights (P4HER) Grant Opportunity

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is inviting expressions of interest for the Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights (P4HER) program. This initiative aims to strengthen civil society action on gender equality, health rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa. The deadline for submissions is 27 September 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

- Opportunity Type: Grant

- Funding Amount: £500,001 to £1,000,000

- Eligible Applicants: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

- Eligible Country: South Africa

- Deadline: 27 September 2026

- Sectors: Empowerment and accountability, Girls and women, Health, Peace and access to justice

About the Opportunity

The P4HER program seeks to enhance bilateral partnerships focused on gender equality and health by advancing gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, reinforcing rights-based systems, and supporting health system reforms towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It aims to improve outcomes for women, girls, and marginalized groups, including rural communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Funding and Benefits The program offers financial support ranging from £500,001 to £1,000,000. It aims to build a stronger coalition of human rights defenders to promote accountability and advance SRHR, LGBTQIA+ rights, and equitable healthcare access, particularly for women, girls, and other marginalized groups. Who Is Eligible?

Eligible applicants must:

- Be established legal organizations in South Africa. - Have experience in delivering human rights-based work, including LGBTQIA+ rights, SRHR, and healthcare access. - Operate at provincial, national, and international levels. - Demonstrate understanding of international human rights architecture. - Have a proven track record in regional and global human rights fora. - Engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders. - Be not-for-profit organizations or civil society organizations. - Meet all Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligibility requirements. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

The program supports activities that:

- Strengthen accountability and collective action. - Promote human rights and Constitutional rights affecting women, girls, and vulnerable populations. - Focus on SRHR, GBV, and UHC. Why This Opportunity Matters This opportunity is crucial for NGOs aiming to address gender and health rights in South Africa. By fostering collective action and evidence-based advocacy, civil society actors can better tackle rights rollbacks and influence policies that support gender equality and health equity. How to Apply - Stage 1: Submit an expression of interest using the invitation form template by 11.59pm (South Africa Standard Time) on 27 September 2026. Email submissions to [contact details removed] with the subject line: “Expression of Interest: Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights.” - Clarifications: Send any clarification questions to the same email address by 21 September 2026, with the heading “Clarification for EOI.” Responses will be published. - Stage 2: Short-listed organizations will be contacted in the week commencing 5 October 2026 to submit a full proposal by 11.59pm (South Africa Standard Time) on 20 October 2026. Next Steps Interested applicants should review the official guidelines and submit their expressions of interest by the specified deadline. For further information, contact [contact details removed] with the subject line: “Request for clarification.”