Women & Girl Services Grants

The 2024 Austin Film Society Grant for Feature Films application cycle is now open. Donor Name: Austin Film Society State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The AFS Grant awards funds annually to film and video artists in the state of Texas. Grants are provided to artists whose work shows promise, skill, and creativity. AFS is committed to fostering diverse and underrepresented voices in independent film. Special attention is paid to providing support to women filmmakers and those who identify with communities of color. The AFS Grant for Feature Films is open to documentary and narrative film projects that are 40 minutes and longer. There is one application to apply for either the AFS Grant for Features in Development or the AFS Grant for Features in Production, which includes any of the following stages of production: pre-production, production, or post-production. The development grant application is open to filmmakers with an established body of work. NOTE: Filmmakers are restricted to submitting one application per grant cycle. If eligible, applicants can apply for any of the following cash and in-kind awards in this 2024 AFS Grant spring cycle. AFS Grant for Features in Production—Cash Grant  Filmmakers may apply for up to $15,000 cash for pre-production, production, or post-production through the AFS Grant for Features in Production. Total cash support from the AFS Grant will not exceed $15,000. However, applicants can apply to receive in-kind grants in addition to the $15,000 cash request. AFS Grant for Features in Development—Cash Grant  Intended to support a pipeline of independent film production in Texas, the AFS Grant for Features in Development will award two career artists a one-time, unrestricted grant in the amount of $10,000 to go towards any activity that advances a feature-length film project – either narrative or documentary – in development. While they do not require reporting on how the money is spent, your proposal should include how the $10,000 will help you make progress on this project. This includes paying yourself to work on the project. North Texas Pioneer Film Award—Cash Grant, Development and Production (pre-production, production, and post-production)  $30,000 in cash grants will be awarded to emerging and established filmmakers residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding counties. Grants ranging from $5,000–$15,000 will be awarded for the development, production, or post-production of feature-length films (40 minutes or greater). The grant aims to fund emerging filmmakers with first or second feature films and filmmakers with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in independent film. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible to apply for an AFS Grant, you must meet the following requirements: The Grant is intended to support the artist community in Texas and keep it thriving. You must have a current Texas residency. You must be the director or co-director of the project to apply. You cannot apply if you are: attending school full-time outside of the state of Texas a previous Texas resident an out of state director working on a Texas-based film AFS staff or members of the board of directors are not eligible to apply. A project is only eligible if it meets the following requirements for the AFS Grant: All genres of film and video are eligible, except industrial or promotional pieces, music videos, and “works-for-hire.” All projects must be single, stand-alone works intended to be distributed alone. Television or web series are not eligible at this time. Projects must be in development, pre-production, production, or post-production stages. NOTE: They are no longer funding distribution as its own grant category. Distribution funds may be requested as part of a post-production ask. Filmmakers must meet the following additional requirements if applying for development support: Development funding is geared toward filmmakers with an established body of film work. Qualifications include at least one completed and distributed feature-length film, a number of completed and distributed short films, or a background in television writing and directing. Applicants must provide, at minimum, two samples of previously completed work. You may not apply for both development and production support in the same grant cycle, even if they are for different projects. For more information, visit Austin Film Society.

Boundless Futures Foundation supports entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations through its two grant-making programs. Donor Name: Boundless Futures Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: EmpowHer grants support women who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. Grantees will have access to financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professionals who can advise on business focus, next steps, and longer-range planning. As an entrepreneur, you’re not alone network is full of people who have been in your shoes. Businesses that are eligible for an EmpowHer Grant address one of the following social issues through their product or business model:  Poverty & Hunger  Sustainability & the Environment  Strong Communities  Funding Information Applicants may request up to $25,000 in business support. Eligiblity Criteria Female entrepreneurs 22 years of age and older with businesses registered and operating solely in the United States. An applicant’s business must address a social issue directly or through its business model, and must not be more than 3 years old. To be awarded grant funding, applicants must self-report a credit score and agree to a third-party background check. For more information, visit Boundless Futures Foundation.

The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is to broaden the awareness of and response to issues affecting women and girls through the power of collective philanthropy. Donor Name: The Fund for Women & Girls State: Pennsylvania County: Cumberland County (PA), Dauphin County (PA), Franklin County (PA), Lebanon County (PA), Perry County (PA), York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Created in 2000, The Fund for Women & Girls has been working for nearly two decades to and continues to strengthen its primary goals: To recruit 1,000 individuals to join the Dream Team by each making a gift of $1,000 which will be used to create a lasting endowment of $1 million to support women and girls now, and far into the future. Make grants annually to local nonprofit organizations that focus on bettering the lives of women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry, and the Dillsburg Area. Funding Priorities To further its mission, The Fund for Women & Girls utilizes four Funding Priorities which seek to support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by: Providing opportunities to address basic needs or develop economic self-sufficiency. Providing opportunities to strengthen and address health and safety needs. Providing opportunities for education. Providing opportunities to invest in systems and sustainable change efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion The Fund for Women & Girls is seeking proposals that are change making for local women & girls. Proposed projects may seek to strengthen and/or sustain existing programs, expand existing programs or be brand new Proposals must be focused on service to women, service to girls, service to women & girls or service to those who identify as such Proposals must have lasting value and provide a plan for sustainability beyond the grant term. Funding Information Up to $15,000. Eligibility Criteria  The Fund for Women & Girls will make grants to programs/initiatives that serve women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, and the Dillsburg Area of York County. All money must be distributed through nonpro.t organizations federally determined as 501(c)(3) entities. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may engage a Fiscal sponsor to administer their grant funds. For more information, visit TFEC.

The Hancock Family Foundation provides grants to provide leadership and encouragement to community-based charitable activities in New Mexico. Donor Name: Hancock Family Foundation State: New Mexico County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: In 2021, the Hancock Family decided to enlist the support of Albuquerque Community Foundation in administering the family grant program. The Hancock Family Foundation (HFF) extends its support through grants to organizations dedicated to elevating the areas of health and welfare, promoting literacy, enriching cultural arts, and addressing the pressing challenge of food insecurity. While organizations with operating budgets of all sizes are eligible to apply, preference will be given to organizations with operating budgets less than $2 million. This is a statewide grant program open to all counties and awards will be a maximum of $5,000. Education: Channeling its efforts towards the area of education, the Hancock Family Foundation supports causes such as children’s literacy programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, and primary education enrichment. Health and Welfare: In the area of women and children’s health and welfare, the Hancock Family Foundation grants to shelters dedicated to women and children and those seeking safe havens and lodging during medical procedures. HFF stands as a constant source for aid for survivors of domestic violence, and contribute to women’s health and family planning services, ensuring comprehensive care for vulnerable populations. Arts: Recognizing the transformative power of art, HFF embraces community-based arts initiatives. With a focus on enriching the lives of youth, HFF stands behind programming that nurtures creativity and self-expression. For more information, visit ACF.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Texas Rural Woman Grant. Donor Name: Texas Woman’s University State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose is to create greater economic development activity in rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural woman-owned, small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. Funding Information A total of ten $5,000 grants for a total of $50,000 are available for this round of funding. What can the funds be used for? Purchase of machinery, equipment, or technology. Farm implements or machinery. Addition or acquisition of new inventory or raw materials. Purchase and installation of fixtures or display units. Property improvements that will result in increased sales and revenue. Marketing or advertising campaigns. Any other business-related activity that CWE deems is aligned with the stated purpose of this program. Who can apply? Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions: Existing rural, woman-owned businesses (at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens). The business owner must reside in Texas. The business must currently be set up as a legal business entity. The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar nonprofit entities are not eligible. If the business or business owner owns the premises where the business operates, all property taxes must be current. All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current. The business must be located and operated within an eligible Texas County. The business, business owner and the applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation. The business owner must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust. Previous grant winners cannot apply. The business must be in one of the eligible rural counties in Texas. The business, business owner and applicant are operating with all required permits and licenses and are conforming to all required laws. Grant Requirements  The successful applicant will receive two installments of the award: $2,500 after signing the grant agreement, a photo release and all required paperwork for payment. $2,500 following completion of a small business training course hosted by the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, 3 hours of small business advising/mentoring and submission and approval of a completed business plan with three years of financials. Additionally, itemized receipts or proof of purchases made with initial grant funds of $2,500 (costs must have been incurred after receiving grant funding) must be provided to CWE to receive the remaining $2,500. You need to meet with CWE staff to talk over the grant specifics and ask any questions you have. Use the spreadsheet that the CWE provides for documentation. The University will send winners a 1099 for the grant funds received. Ineligible applicants Any business that is not on the rural county list. TWU faculty/staff (or any immediate family member of the applicant’s family, including spouse, child, parent), trustee, and advisory committee member. TWU Students are not eligible to apply. Prior grant winners. Applicants who have taken part in any CWE program in the last year including AccelerateHER, TechFW or NTEEC awardees. For more information, visit TWU.

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

The Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program. Donor Name: Oregon Community Foundation State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant provides an open, responsive grantmaking opportunity that offers organizations flexible funding, with prioritized support for those organizations that serve entrepreneurs who are women, people of color, living in under-resourced rural communities, or working in under-resourced sectors such as consumer products. Funding Information In 2024, Oregon Community Foundation anticipates awarding $750,000. Grant Period All grants will be one year (12 months) in duration. Guiding Principles Foundation value Oregon’s diverse regions and populations, and seek to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through The funding. Foundation is committed to funding across Oregon with grant dollars reaching the remote, rural, suburban, and urban communities across every region of the state. Foundation prioritizes investments that creatively address needs and position entrepreneurs to thrive in Oregon. Foundation prioritizes investments demonstrating strong community support, solid planning, and wise stewardship. Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) organizations, Tribal entities, and government entities are eligible to apply. Additionally, other types of organizations may work with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor to submit an application. Applicants must submit formal paperwork confirming the fiscal sponsor relationship. Organizations with an active Community Grant or any other OCF grant are eligible to apply. Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant recipients from past years are also eligible to apply. Organizations may submit only one application for a 2024 Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant unless they are an umbrella organization or a fiscal sponsor for a separate application. The strongest proposals will Address a clear and compelling business community need Have goals/work that are relevant to Oregon’s entrepreneurs, including small and micro businesses If the project addresses the needs of a specific population, have staff and board with demonstrated cultural expertise to serve that population Demonstrate that people with lived experience are meaningfully leading and/or influencing the work Reflect realistic goals and solid planning Show strong potential to build the organization’s stability, effectiveness, or capacity Demonstrate strong community support, including the support of people being served Clearly communicate the role and potential impact of an OCF grant in this moment Have a realistic plan for securing remaining funds needed to carry out the work within the grant period If the proposal involves new staff or other significant on-going expenses, explain how the organization is thinking about long-term sustainability. Priority will be given to organizations that Primarily serve one or more priority populations (women, people of color, under-resourced rural communities, or sectors) Are reasonably positioned for long-term organizational viability Support OCF in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through the funding Reflect a strengths-based orientation Work to create positive, substantive change. For more information, visit OCF.

The U.S. Embassy Praia of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to economically empower and increase employment opportunities for at least 100 female, informal workers, through targeted capacity building, awareness, training, and other activities to be proposed by the organizations. Official data show that poverty in Cabo Verde disproportionately impacts women. Government officials and civil society representatives recognize that poverty has a female face. Poverty among women contributes to other issues as well. Women living in poverty, including informal and domestic workers, are particularly susceptible to abuse and gender-based violence, and sexual harassment. Lack of knowledge and of access to important information, including on their legal rights, also creates vulnerabilities for this group. For women with children, parental responsibilities sometimes hinder the ability of women to compete in the labor market and secure quality jobs. In Cabo Verde, over 60.1 percent of single parent families are led by women. Data suggest that women face more challenges in finding jobs. The latest survey on the informal sector found that 62.5 percent of informal workers are women, and their income is 28.7 percent less than men engaged in similar activities. Data indicate that more than 25 percent of Cabo Verdean women are domestic workers, from those more that 90 percent do not have a work contract and only 10 percent are enrolled in the social security system. Informal jobs are extremely vulnerable to shocks, as confirmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many women remain unemployed or engaged in precarious work. Project proposals should address the above problems by strengthening the capacity of women through the acquisition of relevant business management skills and practical tools, as well providing knowledge about their rights, all of which will improve their knowledge and skillset, and help women compete for better, more stable employment opportunities. The proposed implementation strategy should involve relevant expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project and include relevant partnerships with non-governmental, community-based organizations, municipalities, central government departments, and/or other relevant entities. Proposed projects should build monitoring and evaluation - including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project. Participants and Audiences: Main project beneficiaries are female, informal workers (with majority being domestic workers). Priority Region: Project activities will be implemented in Cabo Verde. Project proposals should identify targeted island(s). Preference will be given to projects that propose a more inclusive and national approach, aligned with the available budget and anticipated period of performance. Program Goal: By the end of the performance period, the project will economically empower and increase employment opportunities for at least 100 women informal workers, with a majority being domestic workers, through targeted capacity building and awareness. Program Objectives: Objective 1: Equip female, informal workers, particularly domestic workers, with knowledge and skillset to access safer and more secure employment. Objective 2: Enhance the knowledge of informal workers, particularly domestic workers, regarding their rights. Objective 3: Organize relevant stakeholders to advocate for legal and procedural reforms for the benefit of informal workers, with a focus on issues and barriers facing domestic workers. Expected Results: Expected results of the program must at least include: At least 100 women adequately identified and trained in small business management and other practical training, and with stronger knowledge about their rights and duties. Selected women must represent diverse participants inclusive of marginalized populations. Support at least 100 women find an improved employment opportunity, including self-employment. A measurable increase in awareness of workers rights, including the rights of domestic workers. Further advance reforms for the benefit of female, informal workers. Main Activities: Detailed activities should be proposed by applicants, and should include at minimum: - Include a planning phase to clarify projects activities; public presentation of the project on the targeted islands; mapping and liaison with key partners on the beneficiary islands and at the central level, including through the establishment of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for relevant partnerships for project implementation; technical and logistical organization of the trainings and awareness campaigns. The projects technical team will work together with the partners to design the training program, awareness campaign and other project activities, and select the beneficiary women, trainers and other needs based on the implementation approach. - Implement capacity building which should include topics such as Small Business Management, Financial Education, Marketing and Stock Management, Gender/Gender Based Violence/ Harassment in the informal working environment, Workers Rights and Duties Health and Safety at Work, and Caregiver Training as an employment opportunity, and any others identified by the applicant. Proposed training modules should include the number of days required for completion, and criteria to be considered for a successful completion. - Design and implement a competitive cash award program for the establishment or sustainable continuation of a small business, with clear processes and criteria, to benefit women that had successfully completed training activities. The applicant should explain how these disbursements will be tracked and success measured.- Implement information and awareness campaigns on informal and domestic workers rights and duties. - Implement advocacy activities to advance reforms that would benefit female, informal and domestic workers. Performance Indicators: The project should monitor and report on performance indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time bound. Applicants should establish, where possible, performance targets for each expected result and include details on sources that will be used to document performance, how the indicators will be measured and frequency of measurement. Applicants shall use and add indicators to the list below and insert it in the proposed application document. Subsequent to the award, periodic reporting of indicators will be required. - Number of women trained.- Number with increased economic opportunities as a result of the program, including engaged in income generating activities and self-employment. - Number of information campaigns informal and domestic workers rights and duties (radio, TV, social media) implemented.- Number of civil society organizations supported with project funds (sex disaggregated)- Meetings with government officials (or others to advance reforms). Although reflected in the preliminary indicators above, the following indicators are required: - Percentage of female participants in USG-assisted programs designed to increase access to productive economic resources (e.g., assets, credit, income, or employment).- Number of persons trained with USG assistance to advance outcomes consistent with gender equality or female empowerment through their roles in public or private sector and/or civil society institutions or organizations (sex disaggregated).- Percent of individuals with better employment following participation in USG-assisted workforce development programs (sex disaggregated).The funding will be for U.S. Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (ESF/Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Fund.)This notice is subject to availability of funding.

The Austin Community Foundation is seeking applications for advancing the economic mobility of women and children. Donor Name: Austin Community Foundation State: Texas County: Bastrop County (TX), Burnet County (TX), Caldwell County (TX), Hays County (TX), Travis County (TX), Williamson County (TX) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: This grants cycle, the Women’s Fund will be awarding funding to organizations and programs providing direct services and systems-level changes in the following strategy areas: Housing: Support access to affordable housing for women that include a network of support and/or opportunities for long-term wealth building. Child Care: Expand access to safe, quality, culturally competent and affordable child care that is conveniently located for families with low incomes. Education: Provide access to an ecosystem of support – academic, emotional, and financial – for women pursuing educational dreams. Unintended Pregnancy Prevention: Increase access to consumable, unbiased pregnancy prevention resources. Women’s Health: Reduce health disparities faced by women of color. Funding Information Winning Finalist: $55,000 total; a multi-year grant over two years – $35,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025 Runner-up Finalist: $30,000 in 2024 Semifinalist: $15,000 in 2024 In total, $500,000 in unrestricted, general operating support will be awarded to 15 different nonprofit organizations. Eligibility Criteria All applicants must be tax-exempt organizations or units of government serving the six county Central Texas region which includes: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Burnet, and Caldwell Counties. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)3 or 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or be a unit of government. Proposals will be considered from organizations that engage in non-lobbying advocacy work. Organizations doing systems change level work such as educating the public about issues, community organizing, policy research and other non-lobbying advocacy activities may apply. Proposals will be considered from religious organization that engage in non-religious programming. Religious organizations will need to demonstrate that their work aligning with the Women’s Fund strategies is secular in nature and does not discriminate against any employees or clients based on religion. Ineligibility In general, the Women’s Fund does not award grants for: endowment funds fundraising activities or events individuals political lobbying or legislative activities religious organizations for religious purposes scholarships umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion. For more information, visit ACF.

Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle awards grants to enhance philanthropy to support a thriving and equitable Catonsville community. Donor Name: Catonsville Women’s Giving Circle State: Maryland County: Baltimore County (MD) Type of Grant: Grant Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Given this, grants are only considered for organizations located in / serving citizens of the greater Catonsville area. Eligibility Criteria  Grant applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in / serving citizens of the Catonsville area. For more information, visit CWGC.

The Women Giving Together Fund of Community Foundation of White County in Indiana offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to non-profit organizations serving women and children in White County, prioritizing projects that serve the needs of local women and families, demonstrate innovation, and have diverse funding sources, with a focus on early childhood education, arts and culture, education, social/human services, and youth programs.

Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) is seeking applications from independently owned Clackamas County convenience stores to reduce the impact of tobacco on public health. Donor Name: Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) State: Oregon County: Clackamas County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: CCPHD TPEP will dedicate a portion of the tobacco tax revenue, allocated by the Oregon Healthy Authority, to one convenience store retailer agreeing to support community health by ending their tobacco sales and transitioning their business model to better support community health. Supporting the Retailer In addition to grant funding, TPEP will offer the following support to the retailer: Ongoing technical assistance to support the development and implementation of a new business plan. Assistance will be made available by LivelihoodNW, a local non-profit aiding businesses in all industries and at all stages of operation. Assistance in getting authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits from customers (if applicable). Connections to local producers and distributors to learn about opportunities to introduce new product categories and items. Professionally designed promotional materials to showcase new products and engage customers. Earned media and community outreach to highlight the new business model and commitment to community health as well as draw new customers. Benefits to the Retailer A Clackamas County retailer may benefit from healthy retail in several ways, including: Taking advantage of products with higher mark-ups than tobacco. Reaching new customers and expanding their customer base. Saving money on tobacco licenses. Staying ahead of trending tobacco regulations. Earning free store publicity. Differentiating their business from others in the community. Reducing crime associated with tobacco sales. Supporting a healthy community. Funding Information Up to $20,000 is available to help one retailer refocus their business model to one that supports a healthy community. Grant Period November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Own an independently operated convenience store located in Clackamas County that is not part of a corporate franchise or owned by a corporate entity (such as 7-11, Plaid Pantry, etc.) and has authority to determine which products the business carries. Hold a valid, current Oregon Tobacco Retail License. Actively sell tobacco products as of the application deadline for this notice of funding opportunity. Must hold the following insurance and limits depending on the scope of the proposed project: Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Abuse and Molestation Liability and Cyber Risk Limits. For more information, visit CCPHD.

The Wood Family Foundation is accepting grant applications to support worthwhile community causes for generations of West Texans now and in the future. Donor Name: Wood Family Foundation State: Texas County: Selected Counties City: Odessa Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Since the formation of the Wood Family Foundation, over $18 million has been reinvested into the community to improve the lives of men, women and children. With the major objectives focused on education and healthcare, the Foundation helps families, and Odessa, grow and prosper. Eligibility Criteria At this time, the Wood Family Foundation giving is focused on Odessa, Texas and the surrounding counties of the Permian Basin. Applicant organizations must be determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from federal income tax.  Applicants must provide a copy of their IRS Determination Letter of Ruling identifying their organization as exempt under section 501(c)(3) and exempt from Private Foundation Status under Section 509(a).  Applicants who are exempt under a Government Municipality must also provide proof of such. Any major capital campaign seeking to raise $1 million or more must raise approximately one-half of the needed funds prior to application to the foundation. All requests from universities or colleges should be approved by the development office of the university or college and submitted to the offices under a cover letter from the development office. The Foundation does not make loans or grants to individuals. The Foundation generally limits its giving to primarily educational and medical grants that provide benefits to the citizens of Odessa, Texas, and the surrounding Permian Basin area. Applicants must seek funding for the same proposal from various sources, as sole support of programs is rarely undertaken. Due to the number and magnitude of requests received each year, the Foundation cannot respond favorably to all requests. Thus, grants are made without any commitment for future support of operations or specific projects. For more information, visit WFF.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that focus on improving the lives of underprivileged children, women, animals, and the environment through innovative and effective strategies.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of  Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) administers funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) for the State of Arizona. The USDA nutrition programs are discretionary, and each provides a specific service to women, infants, and children who are low-income and at nutritional risk. The overall goal of all the USDA Nutrition Programs is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing eligible participants access to nourishing food and supportive nutrition education. ADHS is working with the counties to provide WIC services, and this opportunity is to provide additional community support as needed.  Financial Notes: N/A

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote economic competitiveness through well-paying, quality jobs and dismantle systemic gender barriers that limit Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent women abilities to fully participate in the economy in the Dominican Republic.

The Women Working Wonders Fund (WWWF), a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, is currently accepting proposals to advance the contributions of women and girls in the community and empower them to effect positive change. Donor Name: Greater Lowell Community Foundation State: Massachusetts City: Lowell Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women Working Wonders Fund supports programs that empower women and girls to effect positive change in the community. The Women Working Wonders Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations whose programs/projects: assist women in transition provide leadership development for women and girls contribute to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls. Funding Information The Women Working Wonders Fund will award five (5) grants of up to $10,000 each to programs/projects that impact the lives of women and girls while advancing an organization’s mission. Criteria Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for the Women Working Wonders Fund. For more information, visit GLCF.

Applicants are invited to apply for the 2024 P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Grant. Donor Name: Pearl Milling Company State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/26/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: $1 million in annual grants for nonprofit organizations making a P.E.A.R.L. impact in their communities. The P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Pillars: Prosperity: Alleviating systemic barriers and inequities in areas such as food, housing, employment, financial support, and generational wealth. Empowerment: Inspiring and encouraging Black women and girls to attain holistic wellness and success in areas such as confidence building, self-esteem, and mental and physical health. Access: Enhancing equal opportunity to education and entrepreneurship in areas such as scholarships, grants, capital, and financial literacy. Representation: Elevating Black women and girls in the areas such as culinary arts, food innovation, science, and media support. Leadership: Advancing skill development and access to resources for emerging talent in areas such as public speaking, strategic thinking, teambuilding, and mentorship. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for a grant: Based in the U.S., serving communities within the country, Categorized as a nonprofit organization with 501c(3) Public Charity status, Have programming serving Black girls and/or women, Aligns with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge mission and pillars. For more information, visit Pearl Milling Company.

Envisioning Justice Grants supports collectives, non-profit organizations, and other groups that use the arts and humanities to work toward a truly just society. Donor Name: Illinois Humanities State: Illinois City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Prison education programs, independent media, community dialogues, and conferences are just a few of the impactful initiatives they fund to create understanding about mass incarceration and its impact on communities in Illinois. By supporting those doing this important work, they build more affirming, engaged, and empowered communities. Funding Information Organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000. No matching funds are required. Eligibility Criteria Must be a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization or have a fiscal sponsor Based anywhere in Illinois; individuals from the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: East St. Louis, Decatur, Carbondale, Galesburg, Urbana-Champaign, and the Bloomington-Normal Metro Area. However, applicants from anywhere in Illinois are eligible. Priority will be given to projects that are: regional or statewide in scope partnership oriented centering impacts of mass incarceration on the following populations: currently or formerly incarcerated individuals people serving long-term sentences young people, particularly those who are justice involved women, particularly women of color and/or impacted by gendered violence LGBTQAI+ community migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants elderly populations people with disabilities Indigenous populations Or that focus on communities that are: The site of a prison or jail Experiencing significant incarceration; and/or Experiencing significant demographic change as a result of the criminal legal system For more information, visit Illinois Humanities.

The Alachua County is seeking applications for its Small Farmer Grant Program. Donor Name: Alachua County State: Florida County: Alachua County (FL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small farmers and ranchers have a grant opportunity through the County Commission this summer. The Commission is funding a mini-grant to Alachua County-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Funding Information The total grant request must not exceed $5,000. The total funding available for this mini-grant is approximately $100,000. Criteria Promote local food system economic resilience and equity for marginalized communities that will: Assists Alachua County residents. Applicable to Alachua County based small producers (farms, ranches, or other agricultural operations) producing food stuffs for human consumption. Prioritize funding for small producers with annual gross cash income of no more than $75,000. Prioritize black, women, indigenous, and persons-of-color owned agricultural operations Support the immediate acquisition of capital infrastructure and equipment to enhance the farm’s productive capability and financial expansion. This grant recognizes that small producers may not have adequate cash flow to acquire capital equipment and then wait for reimbursement by the County. This grant offers an immediate infusion of funds at the point of award by the Board of County Commissioners. This grant is not a cost reimbursement grant. Improve the economic viability of these small producers. Increase the resiliency of local food production and expand the production of related value added farm products. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base. Achieve Board policies related to economic development: increases economic prosperity, economic equity and diverse tax base​. For more information, visit Alachua County.