Apply For The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WIDEF) Round One Funding For Female Entrepreneurs

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About WIDEF Round One Funding

WiDEF aspires to shift the trajectory of digital ecosystems so that women and marginalized populations, including youth and young women; disabled, indigenous, LGBTQI+, and rural women, have equitable access to safe, affordable, and meaningful online participation.

To realize these goals, the WiDEF Consortium is announcing the first round of grant funding available for solutions working to close the gender digital divide.

• Sponsor Organisation: Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WIDEF)

Benefits of WIDEF Round One Funding

Support from WiDEF can include funding ranging from $500,000 – $1,500,000. Awardees will also receive dedicated technical assistance on program design, implementation and measurement.

WIDEF Round One Funding Requirements

This funding opportunity aims to scale proven solutions that:

• Drive digital inclusion for women through meaningful access to and use of digital technology
• Significantly closes the gender digital divide in their context
• Are economically sustainable and scalable.

Click here for a presentation on WiDEF Round 1 eligibility.  WiDEF Round 1 FAQ are here.

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

06 May, 2024

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