SRHR call for proposals – Additional core support 2025 for youth centered sexual and reproductive health and rights (by invitation only)

This is an invitation-based call for proposals, and applicants must be logged in to the Grants Portal to view the call. Once logged in, applicants should click on the Calls for Proposals tab to access call for proposal.

 

The primary objective of this call is to support the direct and immediate provision of contraception and safe abortion services prioritizing young people, particularly adolescent girls, LGBTI+ youth, and youth living with disabilities. Operative access to contraception and safe abortion are integral are prioritized elements of Norway’s work for women’s rights and gender equality. Global efforts for SRHR have been hit hard by cuts and are experiencing coordinated political opposition from several countries. The increased support is intended to continue efforts to save lives and enhance women’s ability to live free and equal lives and with young people as a particular target group.   

The call for proposals is linked to the outcome number 2 in Norad’s SRHR portfolio. Due to the acute shortfall in sexual and reproductive health services, access to contraceptives and safe abortion are the primary areas for this call.  

Civil society actors are critical in providing access to life saving SRHR services, especially where public health systems are less accessible. The implementation period is 6 months, targeting urgent needs. The call for proposals does not open for applicants to establish consortiums with new/other organizations. 

Press release from the Norwegian Government for this grant (in Norwegian language): Norge tar grep for å styrke retten til å bestemme over egen kropp - regjeringen.no 

Objectives of the call:  

1. Life-saving SRHR service delivery: Strengthening and sustaining efforts that save lives by providing immediate access to sexual and reproductive health services. Contraceptives, and safe abortion services are the key priorities under this call.    
2. Youth Focus: All service delivery must prioritize young people especially those aged 10–18, with particular emphasis on marginalized groups including girls, LGBTI+ youth and youth living with disabilities. 
3. Effective and Rapid implementation: Organizations must demonstrate capacity to rapidly implement and scale up service delivery and absorb additional funds within six months.  

Civil Society: Support civil society organizations that advance effective, inclusive and sustainable SRHR initiatives. 

Closing date: 30. September 2025 

Contact information for the Responsible unit 

Questions about the call for proposals can be sent to Section for Gender Equality likestilling@norad.no 

Specific information for applicants regarding this call for proposals
Grant scheme rules: Gender Equality
Responsible unit: Section for Gender Equality 

Technical questions regarding the application form in the Grants portal can be sent to: support.grants.portal@norad.no