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A new funding opportunity has been launched targeting organisations that support widows and widow-led households across Kenya.
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA), a State Corporation under the National Treasury, invites proposals from NGOs, foundations, self-help groups, and community-based organisations that have been operational for at least 3 years.
The initiative will fund two projects in this cycle, with a total allocation of Sh. 5 million. Each project can access up to Sh. 2.25 million for implementation.
In addition, a complementary scholarship fund of Sh. 500,000 will support a child from a needy widow-led household benefiting from the project, covering secondary education.
Applicants are expected to submit proposals detailing their ongoing work, the proposed project, and how it will benefit widows and the host community.
Successful proposals must demonstrate good governance, accountability, and alignment with government policy.
Projects should also involve local communities, show collaboration with other organisations, and include a plan for monitoring and learning from implementation.
Main eligibility and evaluation criteria include:
Legal registration and governance: Organisation must be legally registered and show accountable leadership.
Operational experience: Must have been active for at least three years.
Community involvement: Project must address local needs and involve local stakeholders.
Project feasibility: Clear plan, budget, duration (maximum 12 months), and expected impact.
Financial accountability: Submission of the most recent financial report and declaration against fraudulent practices.
Funding is intended for projects not already supported by other donors, ensuring that resources reach initiatives with the greatest potential impact.
UFAA emphasises that the initiative is designed to provide direct support to widows, strengthen social safety nets, and improve livelihoods.
In Kenya, the funding opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations working with vulnerable groups such as widow-led households, helping them access resources, skills, and opportunities to improve economic and social well-being.
The scholarship component allows projects to support children from widow-led households in pursuing secondary education, ensuring long-term benefits for families.
Applicants are required to submit complete proposals in a single PDF by the closing date, ensuring all main eligibility criteria are addressed.
Projects should be innovative, inclusive, and sustainable, with measurable outcomes that can inform future interventions.
This initiative is expected to have a transformative impact on widow-led households, providing them with resources and opportunities to enhance livelihoods, strengthen communities, and create positive change.
By combining project funding with educational scholarships, UFAA seeks to deliver both immediate support and long-term development benefits.
Through this programme, UFAA reinforces its mandate to safeguard unclaimed financial assets while channeling resources toward socially impactful projects, demonstrating how financial stewardship can translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
Interested organisations can register at WezeshaMjane
All proposals are to be received on or before March 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM, as set out in the ‘call for funding proposals.
