Organisation: CII Foundation (CII Centre for Women Leadership)
Theme: Women Leadership | Education | Health | Micro Enterprise | Community Strengthening | Grassroots Recognition
Description: The Woman Exemplar Program recognises inspiring grassroots women leaders driving meaningful social change in their communities. Winners receive a cash prize, capacity building, and access to an alumni network. Awards are given across four sectors: Education, Health, Micro Enterprise, and Community Strengthening. Form and guidelines available in English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Assamese, Odia, and Gujarati.
Eligibility: Grassroots women leaders (self-nominated or nominated by others) Working in education, health, micro enterprise, or community strengtheningNGOs and community groups can nominate deserving women
Grant Amount: ₹3 Lakh cash prize (along with capacity building and alumni network access)
Apply by: September 30, 2026 (extended)