Private Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deploy Starlink satellite internet units to improve connectivity for rural tribal nations in Arizona, enhancing access to essential services and benefits for veterans.

The Art Project program, administered by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (ARAC), offers grants of up to $5,000 to support meaningful arts activities that benefit local communities. This program aims to foster artistic creation, performance, exhibition, publication, and the presentation of arts events through collaborations. While ARAC's broader mission isn't explicitly detailed, the program's focus on "relevant, meaningful arts activities with value to the community" strongly aligns with a philanthropic goal of enriching local culture and enhancing community well-being through artistic expression. The primary beneficiaries are state-registered and federally recognized non-profit, tax-exempt organizations, accredited schools, tribal governments, and units of government. These organizations must be primarily based in specific Minnesota counties (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis County outside Duluth) or within the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, or Leech Lake Tribal Nations (within Itasca County). All Duluth organizations are eligible regardless of budget, while those outside Duluth with prior year arts operating expenses of $40,000 or more are eligible. Smaller groups outside Duluth are directed to the Rural & Community Art Project program. Both artists and arts organizations can apply, but only once per grant round and not twice in a fiscal year for the same program. The impact goal is to increase access to and participation in arts activities within these designated communities. The program prioritizes activities directly involving the creation, performance, exhibition, or publication of artistic works. Funds can cover a range of expenses, including art supplies, volunteer and administrative costs, advertising, marketing, and other promotional materials. Equipment or technology purchases are allowed if integral to the artistic project and constitute less than 25% of the total request. This focus on direct artistic output and supporting infrastructure ensures the grants have a tangible impact on the region's arts landscape. Expected outcomes, while not explicitly quantified, revolve around increasing access to and participation in arts activities. By funding projects that create new artistic works, present arts events, and support the operational needs of arts organizations, ARAC intends to foster a vibrant cultural environment. The eligibility criteria and funding limitations, such as the maximum grant amount of $5,000 and an overall cap of $25,000 per organization per fiscal year across all ARAC programs, are designed to distribute resources broadly and support a diverse range of projects and organizations. The requirement for projects to begin within six months ensures timely implementation and community benefit.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations working to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights for marginalized communities in the WANA region through innovative digital strategies.

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofits in Washington state that are focused on advancing equity in healthcare, climate and agricultural justice, and education, particularly for marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to emerging BIPOC female and gender-nonconforming filmmakers in the U.S. to help them produce their first short narrative films.

This grant provides financial support to faith-based organizations in the Greater Huntsville area that assist women and children with their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

The Envisioning Justice Grants program, supported by Illinois Humanities, focuses on leveraging the arts and humanities to foster a truly just society. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to create understanding about mass incarceration and its profound impact on communities throughout Illinois. By funding impactful initiatives that use creative and intellectual approaches, Illinois Humanities seeks to build more affirming, engaged, and empowered communities, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and just society. The program targets a diverse range of beneficiaries, specifically prioritizing currently or formerly incarcerated individuals, people serving long-term sentences, justice-involved young people, women (particularly women of color and/or those impacted by gendered violence), the LGBTQAI+ community, migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, elderly populations, people with disabilities, and Indigenous populations. Furthermore, the grants prioritize projects that focus on communities that are sites of prisons or jails, experiencing significant incarceration, and/or undergoing significant demographic change due to the criminal legal system. The overarching impact goal is to facilitate understanding of mass incarceration and support those working to mitigate its effects. Envisioning Justice Grants prioritize projects that are regional or statewide in scope and partnership-oriented, emphasizing collaborative efforts to address complex issues. The funded initiatives include prison education programs, independent media, community dialogues, and conferences. These efforts are designed to create spaces for critical reflection, artistic expression, and humanistic inquiry, which are central to the foundation's strategic priorities. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond "create understanding" and "build more affirming, engaged, and empowered communities," the program implicitly aims for increased community engagement, enhanced public discourse on carceral issues, and improved conditions for affected populations. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000, with no matching funds required, making the program accessible to a wide range of groups. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor, based anywhere in Illinois. While all Illinois applicants are eligible, individuals from East St. Louis, Decatur, Carbondale, Galesburg, Urbana-Champaign, and the Bloomington-Normal Metro Area are particularly encouraged to apply. This geographic focus, coupled with the thematic priorities, underscores Illinois Humanities' theory of change: that by supporting arts and humanities initiatives, particularly in highly impacted areas and among vulnerable populations, they can drive meaningful social change and foster a more just and informed citizenry.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in specific New York counties for creating new artwork that engages the community through participation or public presentation.

The Upper Bucks Community Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts of Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania, supporting programs in visual, performing, and industrial arts, agricultural education, conservation of rural life, science, and technology.

This grant provides financial support for grassroots community development projects worldwide, prioritizing initiatives led by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and current volunteers with ties to Northern California.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs running small businesses, helping them navigate transitions and achieve sustainable success without compromising their well-being.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Massachusetts that provide education, health care, and human services specifically for underserved populations, with a focus on improving the lives of elderly women.

This grant provides financial assistance to individuals and couples in the U.S. seeking help with costly fertility treatments, regardless of their background or relationship status.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in targeted Houston neighborhoods to support community-led projects that enhance civic engagement, collaboration, and local leadership.

This grant provides financial support and resources to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running socially impactful businesses and need assistance to grow and sustain their ventures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and community organizations in New York State focused on improving postpartum care and mental health services for low-income mothers.

This grant provides funding for programs and services that empower women and girls in Northwest Minnesota, focusing on entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and personal development.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to women in Massachusetts and New York for travel or equipment related to their studies, athletic pursuits, professional training, or alternative healing, helping to cover up to 50% of the associated costs.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the St. Cloud area to empower girls and young women through outdoor activities and initiatives that promote self-esteem and mutual respect.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southern New Mexico that provide essential services and programs to improve the quality of life for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.