Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Organizations Promoting Menstrual Health & Period Equality
Introduction
The Period Equality Network (TPEN), coordinated by the Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA), has launched the TPEN Small Grants Call 2026.
The programme provides funding to grassroots organizations working on menstrual health, hygiene management, advocacy, and period equality across East Africa.
Quick Highlights
Particulars
Details
Grant Name
TPEN Small Grants Call 2026
Organization
Period Equality Network (TPEN)
Coordinated By
Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA)
Grant Amount
£1,000 – £3,500
Number of Grants
10–12
Project Duration
6–12 Months
Application Deadline
10 July 2026 (5:59 PM EAT)
Category
Funding
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Host Organization
Period Equality Network (TPEN)
Programme Coordinator
Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA)
Grant Type
Small Grants
Eligible Region
East Africa
Funding Amount
£1,000–£3,500
Implementation Period
6–12 Months
About Organization
The Period Equality Network (TPEN) is a regional alliance of over 270 member organizations working to improve menstrual health and promote period equality across East Africa.
The network is coordinated by the Irise Institute East Africa (IIEA) and supports grassroots organizations through funding, advocacy, research, and capacity building.
About Grant
The TPEN Small Grants Call 2026 supports community-led projects that improve menstrual health, strengthen organizational capacity, and promote policy advocacy.
The programme aims to fund sustainable initiatives that create measurable impact across East African communities.
Grant Benefits
Benefit
Details
Grant Amount
£1,000–£3,500
Number of Grants
10–12
Project Duration
6–12 Months
Grassroots Funding
Yes
Capacity Building
Yes
Regional Networking
Yes
Priority Funding Areas
Theme
Focus
Voice for Advocacy & Influencing
Policy advocacy & community participation
Knowledge & Evidence Generation
Research & documentation
Resourcing & Capacity Building
Organizational strengthening
Power of Collective Action
Partnerships & collaboration
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Organization Type
Registered TPEN Member Organization
Legal Registration
Required
Operational Experience
Minimum 1 Year
Bank Account
Organizational Account Required
Location
East Africa
Project Duration
6–12 Months
Eligible Countries
Eligible Region
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Rwanda
Other Eligible East African Countries
Not Eligible
Applicant
Status
Non-TPEN Members
Not Eligible
Commercial Companies
Not Eligible
Government Ministries
Not Eligible
Organizations with Outstanding Accountability Issues
Registered TPEN member organizations in East Africa.
How many grants will be awarded?
10–12 grants.
How long can projects run?
6–12 months.
When is the application deadline?
10 July 2026 at 5:59 PM EAT.
CareerFlora Expert Insight
The TPEN Small Grants Call 2026 is an excellent funding opportunity for grassroots organizations working to improve menstrual health and gender equality across East Africa.
Organizations with strong community-based projects should prepare complete applications and submit them before the deadline.
