ONSIDE is a pooled fund that supports feminist organising and movements that leverage sports to advance gender justice. Through ONSIDE, grassroots groups, organisations and individuals access unrestricted funding to support girls, women and non-binary people in exercising their right to play, thus advancing gender justice in sport at all levels, from the grassroots to global.
ONSIDE is committed to participatory and equitable approaches to decision-making, grant-making, and learning, and aims to shift power to and share decision-making with girls, women, and non-binary persons at the centre of change.
The ONSIDE Fund defines sport broadly to include all forms of physical movement and play-based activities, both competitive and recreational, that promote enjoyment, self and collective care, and physical and mental well-being.
The ONSIDE Fund seeks to actively support girls, women, and non-binary persons from systemically oppressed and marginalised communities who are advancing gender justice through sport and play to bring about social change.
ONSIDE provides unrestricted funding to registered and unregistered grassroots groups, collectives and organisations that are clearly led by girls, women*, and/or non-binary persons, governed by feminist principles and practices, and whose work aligns with the vision and mission of the Fund.
This is a global call for proposals. Applicants from all 5 regions where the Fund operates and who align with the vision and mission of the Fund are encouraged to apply.
However, it is important to note that during this call for applications, some priority will be given to applicants working at the intersection of disability, gender justice and sport in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. A portion of the funding will be specifically earmarked to address this thematic focus.
Groups, collectives, and organisations from all regions can request one of the following funding amounts:
5,000 USD 7,500 USD 10,000 USD
To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Groups, collectives, and organisations: Alignment with the mission and the vision of the Fund. Clearly led by girls, women, and/or non-binary persons. Governed by feminist principles and practices. Annual organisational income up to USD 100,000.
Please note that if you are currently receiving or have received funding from ONSIDE in the past, you are not eligible to apply for this call for proposals.
Application Deadline – November 1st, 2024
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