L’Oréal Fund for Women 2026: Grants €50,000–€250,000 for Women’s Empowerment

The L’Oréal Fund for Women is a global funding opportunity designed to support grassroots and non-profit organisations working to empower women and girls facing vulnerability. The Fund supports initiatives that promote access to education, social and professional integration, and the protection of women’s rights, with a strong focus on resilience building and sustainable, long-term impact.

Eligibility:
Eligible applicants must be non-profit or not-for-profit grassroots organisations working in the public interest and legally able to receive private philanthropic grants, supported by official statutes. Organisations must operate on a non distribution basis, ensuring income is not shared directly or indirectly with members.
Applicants are expected to have more than 2 years of official existence, unless they can clearly demonstrate a strong and innovative approach addressing a specific social need.

Funding Details:
Grant requests must be no less than €50,000 and no more than €250,000. Funding may support projects at different stages, including ideation, implementation or deployment, enabling organisations to strengthen existing initiatives or develop innovative solutions to unmet needs.

Geographic Scope:
The Fund has an international scope and can support organisations operating either in their country of registration or in other countries where they implement activities.

Additional Requirements:
Priority is given to organisations demonstrating direct and measurable impact, supporting at least 200 beneficiaries per year. Applicants must also be authorised to issue tax receipts within France and the European Union, in line with the Fund’s compliance requirements.

Key Dates:
Applications are open until 19 January 2026.