The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant-making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network.
OSIWA seeks proposals covering the following specific themes:
Economic Justice; Government delivery of inclusive services, Natural Resource & Energy Governance, Inclusive Economic & Business Systems
Democratic Governance; Democratic Practice, Elections, Security & Rights
Equality, Justice and Human Rights; Transitional Justice, Equity & Social Inclusion, Criminal Systems & Sanctions Reform
OSIWA primarily awards grants to local organizations based in West Africa. In rare and limited circumstances, OSIWA provides support to West Africa-based international organizations with a strong commitment to transferring knowledge to local groups they partner with.
Grant size: Subject to proposal
Deadline: 15 May 2021