Abortion Bridge Collaborative Fund

The Abortion Bridge Collaborative (ABC) Fund, a program under the Women Donors Network (WDN), was established in the aftermath of the June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Services Supreme Court decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and drastically shifted the legal and healthcare landscape for abortion access in the U.S. The ABC Fund emerged to meet the urgent and evolving needs of abortion seekers and care providers by channeling funds swiftly to frontline organizations, ensuring the continued availability of abortion care. The fund is operated by WDN, a donor community with longstanding ties to reproductive health and justice movements. The ABC Fund focuses on bolstering reproductive justice by supporting organizations directly involved in abortion access, especially those often overlooked by traditional philanthropy. It prioritizes funding for three core areas: strengthening the abortion access ecosystem (including clinics, practical support organizations, and abortion funds), investing in bold and innovative care solutions such as telehealth, shield laws, and online pharmacies, and supporting information dissemination projects that combat misinformation and guide individuals toward safe, proximate abortion care. Organizations seeking funding must align with reproductive justice values and demonstrate community-rooted leadership, local sustainability, high financial impact, and responsiveness to current needs. The ABC Fund avoids supporting larger or well-resourced entities and prefers applicants that do not already receive major institutional funding, especially those operating in resource-scarce geographic regions. Funding decisions are guided by a Grantmaking Advisory Council composed of experienced movement leaders, attorneys, abortion providers, and funders. To apply, organizations must complete an eligibility survey. Eligible 501(c)(3) entities or those with fiscal sponsorship may be invited to submit full proposals through the JustFund portal. Those not contacted within 30 days are considered ineligible under current criteria. The fund only supports direct service work and does not fund projects solely focused on advocacy, policy, or litigation. ABC Fund grants are unrestricted, enabling recipients to address urgent needs like staffing and infrastructure. In 2024 alone, the fund distributed nearly $3.8 million to 47 organizations and plans to deepen its grantmaking with renewal support, technical assistance, and community-building opportunities. The fund's strategy is anchored in participatory grantmaking, rapid funding cycles, and a commitment to resourcing those closest to the issue. Applicants may contact fund@womendonors.org or call 415-814-1333 with questions. Contributions can be made via check or stock, and the program continues to operate under a rolling application cycle.

Emphasize community-rooted leadership, lack of institutional funding, and urgency of service