The Period Equality Network (TPEN) is pleased to announce that Round 4 of the TPEN Small Grants Programme is now open for applications. The programme invites eligible TPEN member organisations to apply for funding to implement innovative, community-led initiatives that advance menstrual justice and period equality across East Africa.
Applications close on 10th July 2026 at 5:59pm. Eligible organisations are encouraged to submit their proposals before the closing date through the official TPEN Small Grants online application portal.
Grassroots organisations play a critical role in addressing period inequality. Working directly with communities, they are breaking stigma, improving access to menstrual products, strengthening menstrual health education, advocating for policy change, and ensuring that menstruation is never a barrier to health, education, dignity, or opportunity.
Recognising the vital contribution of these organisations, the TPEN Small Grants Programme provides financial support to help members design, implement, and scale impactful projects that respond to local needs. The programme also strengthens grassroots leadership, fosters collaboration across the network, and amplifies locally led solutions that create lasting change.
What Does the Small Grants Programme Support?
The programme supports innovative projects that contribute to menstrual justice and period equality through community-led action, including initiatives that:
- Improve access to safe, affordable, and sustainable menstrual products.
- Deliver comprehensive menstrual health education.
- Challenge stigma, myths, and harmful social norms surrounding menstruation.
- Strengthen advocacy and influence policies that promote menstrual justice.
- Create menstrual-friendly schools, workplaces, and communities.
- Generate evidence and share learning to strengthen the menstrual health movement.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to current TPEN member organisations implementing menstrual health and menstrual justice initiatives across East Africa. Eligible members with innovative, community-driven ideas are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official TPEN Small Grants online application portal:
Application Portal:
https://tpen.iriseinstituteeastafrica.org/small-grants/open-calls/tpen-small-grants-call-2026
Application Deadline: [Insert Deadline]
Don’t miss this opportunity to access funding and turn your innovative ideas into action. We encourage all eligible TPEN members to submit their applications before the deadline and join us in advancing menstrual justice and period equality across East Africa.