Women & Girl Services Grants

This program provides funding and support to Massachusetts-based startups that have received Phase II SBIR or STTR awards, helping them commercialize their technologies and cover expenses like prototyping, patenting, and market research.

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 grants to women-owned businesses that have previously won smaller monthly grants, supporting their growth and development across various industries.

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

The Legal Foundation of Washington’s (LFW) Native American & Tribal Communities Grant aims to strengthen civil legal aid services for Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. This initiative aligns with LFW's broader mission to support civil legal aid for low-income families. The grant is designed to be culturally responsive, developed in partnership with Kauffman and Associates, a Native and woman-led consulting firm, and includes an application review panel of community experts and ongoing technical assistance to ensure its effectiveness and cultural relevance. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are low-income Native American clients in Washington State, with a focus on expanding civil legal aid programming within these communities. The program prioritizes investing in Indigenous models and approaches to civil justice, fostering long-lasting legal aid infrastructure, and building partnerships and support for Native and Tribal communities. The LFW aims to elevate promising legal aid strategies through collaborative learning, ensuring that the services provided are both effective and culturally appropriate. Eligible grant activities include peacemaking civil courts utilizing traditional restorative practices, partnerships between Tribal Courts and pro bono volunteer attorney programs, and culturally responsive legal clinics embedded in trusted community-based organizations. LFW funds civil legal aid programs serving low-income families in Washington State, and eligible applicants include Tribal Nations, Tribal agencies, Tribally chartered nonprofits, Native-led nonprofits, nonprofits serving Native American clients, and collaborative proposals among these entities. LFW expects to award 5-10 grants, ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 each, with a total grant size of $500,000 to $1 million. The grant term is three years, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The expected outcomes include expanded access to civil legal aid, the implementation of culturally responsive legal practices, and the development of robust, community-driven legal aid infrastructure that addresses the specific needs of Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. Through these efforts, LFW aims to achieve measurable results in increasing access to justice and improving legal outcomes for low-income Native Americans.

This grant provides financial support to women entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods sector, helping them address various business needs while promoting sustainability and personal well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and promotional exposure to women entrepreneurs who own small businesses in the U.S., helping them grow and connect with their communities.

The "Strengthening Workers' Rights in Malaysia's Electronic Supply Chain" grant aims to provide $3 million for a project in Malaysia that supports workers and their organizations in advocating for improved occupational safety, health standards, and gender-responsive standards, while also addressing gender-based violence and harassment in the electronics sector through increased union participation and collective bargaining.

The City of Tacoma's 2025-2026 Neighborhood and Community Services Grant Program is soliciting proposals for service contracts aimed at supporting a wide variety of groups, including agencies and organizations that assist youth, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness. The program's overall mission aligns with enhancing community well-being and addressing critical social issues within Tacoma. The grant duration is two years, with a substantial funding size of over $1 million, specifically $8,000,000 to be distributed among various projects. The program targets several vulnerable populations and aims for significant impact. Key beneficiaries include individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness (including families, unaccompanied youth, and veterans), persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and domestic violence survivors. The impact goals revolve around increasing access to permanent, stable housing, reducing domestic violence, preventing at-risk youth involvement in criminal activity, improving health outcomes, and ensuring equitable food access for all Tacoma residents. There are eight prioritized service categories for the 2025-2026 funding cycle. These include Housing Services and Interventions, Encampment Response, Domestic Violence Reduction and Prevention, Building Resilience Against Violence and Exploitation (BRAVE), Health and Health Care, Equitable Food Access, and Complementary Services. Across all categories, a strong emphasis is placed on addressing racial disparities through tailored service delivery, collaborative service delivery, and trauma-informed, culturally competent practices. Specific geographical focuses for the BRAVE program include the Hilltop, Eastside, West of the Mall, and Hosmer communities, targeting individuals aged 30 and younger, particularly BIPOC young men, girls/women, justice-connected youth, and LGBTQ+ youth. Expected outcomes and measurable results include increasing access to permanent housing, enhancing public health and safety through encampment response, reducing family and intimate partner violence, decreasing youth involvement in criminal activity, improving health outcomes and equitable healthcare access, and providing nutritious food options. The program also seeks to foster housing stability, promote resiliency, and enhance life skills. The City's strategic priorities and theory of change are rooted in a holistic approach to community well-being, emphasizing collaboration, evidence-based practices, and culturally relevant services to create a more equitable and supportive environment for all Tacoma residents.

The Connection, Health, & Equity through Food (CHEF) Grant Program is a collaborative initiative across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Eastern Massachusetts, and Upstate New York, administered by the Maine Council on Aging. The program's core mission is to increase older adults’ equitable access to healthy food and social connection, aligning with a broader goal of addressing systemic issues like food insecurity and social isolation. This grant program seeks to support older adults by fostering programmatic infrastructure, expanding existing programs, and launching innovative new initiatives that cater to their food and social connection needs. The target beneficiaries of the CHEF Grant Program are primarily older adults, with a specific focus on underserved and marginalized populations. These include BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, women, veterans, people living with disabilities, and individuals residing in rural communities. The program's impact goals are centered on enhancing the quality of life for these older adults by improving their access to nutritious food and opportunities for social engagement. Projects that serve diverse older people, veterans, and older people living with disabilities are given priority. The CHEF program prioritizes finding solutions to the root causes of food insecurity and social isolation. These root causes include poverty, transportation barriers, rurality, and language barriers. While the grant does not explicitly detail the foundation's strategic priorities or a formal theory of change, the emphasis on equitable access, addressing systemic issues, and supporting vulnerable populations suggests a strategy focused on community-based interventions and empowerment. The program's design indicates a theory that by investing in local organizations and initiatives, significant improvements can be made in the well-being of older adults. Expected outcomes include increased access to healthy food for older adults, enhanced social connections within communities, and a reduction in the prevalence of food insecurity and social isolation among the target populations. While specific measurable results are not explicitly outlined, the program's focus on data for older people served (50.1% of the overall population served) suggests an intent to track the reach and impact on the primary beneficiary group. The grant duration is not mentioned, but the anticipated grant size of $2,000 – $10,000 for most grants indicates support for projects with tangible, localized impacts.

The Mayer Economic Development Authority (EDA) Local Business Improvement Grant Program aims to stimulate private investment in high-quality improvements, thereby strengthening the local business economy and enhancing community vitality. This grant program is aligned with the EDA's mission to foster economic prosperity within the community by assisting private business owners in making broad improvements. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are owners or tenants of commercial properties located within the corporate limits of the City of Mayer, Minnesota. The program specifically targets businesses that are current on all applicable taxes, licenses, permits, in good standing with the State of Minnesota, and current on their utility accounts with the City of Mayer. Ineligible applicants include home-based or primarily residential businesses, churches, schools, or other similar institutions. The impact goal is to enhance the economic prosperity of the community through these business improvements. The program prioritizes improvements that contribute to the overall strength and community vitality of the local business economy. A key focus is to encourage private investment through a matching grant system. Program grants are up to a $10,000 match, requiring a minimum of a 1:1 match for funding. This ensures that the businesses are also invested in the improvements. Expected outcomes include an increase in high-quality improvements to commercial properties, leading to a more robust local business environment. Measurable results will include the number of grants awarded, the total private investment stimulated, and the types of improvements made. Applicants are limited to one grant per property per 12-month period, ensuring a broader distribution of funds and impact across the community over time.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, Missouri, that focus on promoting total abstinence from alcohol, supporting the elderly, caring for underprivileged children, and advancing education and social services.

The Women's Fund of Porter County, an initiative of the Porter County Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children within Porter County, Indiana. Its core mission is to foster collective giving and address the critical needs of women and children in the community. This aligns with the Foundation's broader goal of improving lives and strengthening the region through philanthropic efforts. By focusing on programs with positive outcomes for this specific demographic, the Fund ensures its grants directly contribute to the well-being and advancement of a significant portion of the community. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are women and children residing in Porter County. The primary impact goal is to improve their lives through various programs and initiatives. While the specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, the fund emphasizes supporting programs that "demonstrate positive outcomes." This implies an expectation that funded projects will have tangible and observable positive changes in the lives of women and children, such as improved access to resources, enhanced safety, educational attainment, or better health outcomes. The Women's Fund's priorities and focuses are clearly defined by what they will and will not fund. They prioritize projects that directly address issues facing women and/or children. This includes a broad range of potential areas, as long as they contribute to the overarching goal of improving their lives. Conversely, they explicitly exclude scholarship programs (including daycare and program participation fees), annual appeals, membership contributions, event sponsorships, sectarian or religious programs, political organizations, endowment campaigns, debt reduction campaigns, individuals, already completed programs or contracted equipment, and travel for various groups. These exclusions highlight a strategic focus on direct programmatic support over other forms of funding. The foundation's strategic priorities, as indicated by the Women's Fund, center on supporting impactful, well-organized nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate positive outcomes. Their theory of change appears to be that by collectively pooling resources and strategically investing in programs that target the specific needs of women and children, they can create significant, positive, and lasting change within the Porter County community. The eligibility criteria, which require recipient organizations to be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, also speaks to their commitment to working with established and accountable entities to achieve their philanthropic goals.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Executive Summary: U.S. Embassy Dushanbes Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Tajikistan, a program that seeks to elevate the economic livelihood of 25 women in Panjakent District. The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a global program that was established by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in 2019 to provide women with the knowledge, networks, and access to launch or scale successful businesses. By promoting womens economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. Background: Due to the high rate of male labor migration and unemployment, more Tajik women are considering how to financially support their households. However, womens entrepreneurial activities are highly dependent on the effectiveness of the business environment in the country. Successful small business development creates new employment opportunities in Tajikistan and helps women support themselves and their families. Small businesses are fast becoming the main source of income for women in Tajikistan. Panjakent, a former trading city on the ancient Silk Road, is located in a strategic geographic area bordering Uzbekistan. After a 25-year hiatus, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have restrengthened bilateral ties, and both countries are working to expand trade and economic cooperation with each other. In this manner, they have established free economic zones where businesspeople can put their ventures to work. The city of Panjakent and its surroundings is home to unique natural beauty, newly recognized UNESCO cultural heritage sites, and agricultural projects - all of which makes it a strategic location to empower women to advance economic and human development. The skills that women will learn through AWE will not only be valuable to establish stronger economic independence for themselves but also to contribute to more cross-border trade with neighboring Uzbekistan. Project Audience(s): The primary audience is approximately 25 Tajik women in Panjakent District who have some entrepreneurial skills, either with the capacity to scale-up current ventures in hospitality management, eco-tourism, and trade, or with experience working at local markets, such as in the areas of agricultural products, handicrafts, artisan products, or in service industries such as beauty parlors and sewing. Recruitment Criteria: a) Women aged 18 to 45. b) Holding high school and/or university degrees. c) Approximately 1-2 years business experience. d) Motivation to engage in long-term business or entrepreneurial activity. e) Must reside in the district of Panjakent or nearby villages. f) Womens leadership experience. g) Community service experience. h) Some English proficiency preferred, but not a requirement. In coordination with PDS Dushanbe, the implementer will organize informational meetings to spread the word about the project, its goals, objectives, and vision, and identify current or aspiring entrepreneurs in Panjakent District. This could include information sessions at American Space Panjakent and other relevant NGO offices and entities, but also outreach with flyers provided to target women working in local markets in the specified fields. Project Goal: To elevate the economic livelihood of current or aspiring women entrepreneurs in hospitality management, eco-tourism, trade, and handicrafts in Panjakent to support the tourism infrastructure of Panjakent District. Project Objectives: Objective 1: Improve women entrepreneurs confidence and motivation in pursuing and growing their businesses. Objective 2: Increase the ability of women from the Panjakent region to create and grow their businesses in hospitality management, eco-tourism, and trade through targeted training and mentorship activities. Training topics may include but are not limited to: U.S. small business best practices, business plan development, marketing, accounting, financial management, investment and financing, leadership, strategic planning, business registration, and more. Objective 3: Increase women entrepreneurs awareness and knowledge of tourism initiatives and business opportunities in Panjakent. Objective 4: Increase women entrepreneurs abilities to apply for funding opportunities, including grants, loans, and investments, to fuel their business growth and attract potential investors. Project Activities: Select 25 women entrepreneurs for the AWE project in Panjakent. Provide women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and access to launch or scale successful businesses in Panjakent through online and in-person trainings. This could include a mentoring program or other form of connection with the business community. Use the online training platform DreamBuilder to teach participants the fundamentals of starting or growing a small business from a U.S. perspective, offering modules on marketing, pricing, and bookkeeping, and includes a built-in business plan generator. Organize sessions to increase entrepreneurs understanding of the tourism potential of the region; this could include a three-day business tour to the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, which holds high potential for cross-border tourism and trade. Organize and hold a final pitch event, inviting potential investors to provide feedback. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of Total available funding: $39,504 Award Ceiling: $39,504 Award Floor: $25,000 Type of Funding: ECA Anticipated program start date: September 1, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Cooperative agreements are different from grants in that Embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation. The Department of State will be substantially involved in carrying out the following aspects of this cooperative agreement: 1) Selection of AWE personnel. 2) Selection of AWE participants. 3) Monitor AWE programming. 4) Connect recipient with the U.S. Alumni Network of Tajikistan (USANT) 5) Connect regional AWE alumni with the first cohort of 25 Tajik women entrepreneurs. 6) Publish a press release on project completion. 7) Produce a video on project accomplishments. Recipient Responsibilities: 1) Collaborate with PDS Dushanbe in selecting the participants for AWE programming. 2) Coordinate all logistics for the events including promotion, venue arrangements, set up and take down, monitoring and evaluation of the events. 3) Engage ECA exchange alumni in AWE programming. 4) Translate Dreambuilder Online Learning Platform from English into Tajik to conduct mentoring and facilitation in local languages (fundamentals of starting or growing a small business from a U.S. perspective, offering modules on marketing, pricing, and bookkeeping, and includes a built-in business plan generator.) 5) Strengthen communication, media, and outreach plans in collaboration with USANT. 6) Connect AWE alumni across the globe with dynamic U.S. experts who can engage both virtually and in person on entrepreneurship and innovation-related topics.t 7) Submit 2024-2025 AWE alumni data to PDS Dushanbe. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. Support for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): All programs should consider strategies for expanding the pool of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries to afford opportunities for as diverse and inclusive population as is feasible to bring diverse perspectives based on religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, national origin, and age to implementation of the program. The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated Grants Officer. C. ELIGIBILTY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations Civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity, but is encouraged, as well as potential public private partnerships.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition, funded through the Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund, for organizations interested in advancing the role of women in the global labor movement.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has established the Women's Fund Grant Program with the mission to support organizations and programs that benefit women and girls in Black Hawk County. This initiative aligns with the Foundation's broader goal of fostering long-term change and addressing critical issues within the community. The grant specifically targets issues that lead to systemic change for women and girls, aiming to create lasting positive impacts rather than just providing short-term aid. The primary beneficiaries of this program are women and girls residing in Black Hawk County, Iowa. The grant seeks to achieve significant impact by focusing on several key areas. These include enhancing leadership, cognitive, and knowledge skills through education and literacy programs; identifying and addressing healthcare issues specific to women and girls, encompassing mental, emotional, and physical health; providing concrete assistance for women and girls dealing with poverty and homelessness to help them secure housing and move out of poverty; and focusing on the safety of women and girls through violence prevention efforts in homes, schools, and communities. The Women's Fund Committee prioritizes grant requests based on several criteria to maximize its strategic impact. Top priority is given to requests that address barriers to racial equity and work to reverse systems of racism for women and girls in Black Hawk County. Additionally, the committee favors requests that address critical and urgent needs with solution-based approaches, demonstrate effective programming with significant direct impact, show innovative approaches to advancing women's and girls' growth and success, and leverage other funding or community support to amplify the grant's reach. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in terms of quantitative targets within the provided text, the focus areas and funding priorities imply a commitment to creating tangible improvements in the lives of women and girls. The "long-term change" emphasis suggests a strategic theory of change centered on addressing root causes of inequality and vulnerability. By funding initiatives in education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and safety, the foundation aims to empower women and girls, improve their overall well-being, and contribute to a more equitable and supportive community environment in Black Hawk County.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Washington, DC, that provide programs in education, community safety, and economic development to improve the quality of life for local residents.

This grant provides substantial funding to established organizations in the U.S. and Israel that promote gender equity through leadership, education, and advocacy initiatives.

This fund provides unrestricted financial support to grassroots organizations focused on improving abortion access and reproductive justice, particularly those overlooked by traditional philanthropy.

This solicitation is a call for continuation funding in support of specific Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) initiatives, intended exclusively for organizations and entities that have received a letter from BJA to apply. The purpose is to sustain work that aligns with the overarching mission of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). All guidelines and funding rules for this solicitation remain the same as the original funded project, indicating a focus on maintaining previously established programmatic objectives. This program is authorized by Title I of Pub. L. No. 90-351, including subpart 1 of part E, and 28 U.S.C. 530C(a). The commitments of OJP, which define the focus and mission alignment for the supported initiatives, are centered on key areas of social and criminal justice. These include advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, and increasing access to justice for communities. A significant part of the mission is dedicated to supporting crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system. The core priorities and target areas of the continuation funding aim to strengthen community safety and protect the public from crime and evolving threats. Furthermore, a crucial goal is to build trust between law enforcement and the community. The overall impact goal is the sustained advancement of these efforts, leveraging the prior investment and success of the original BJA initiatives. While specific, granular expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed in this solicitation description, the general expectation is the continuation and enhancement of positive outcomes in the identified areas of commitment. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate ongoing results related to improving civil rights, increasing access to justice, effectively supporting victims, enhancing public safety, and improving community-law enforcement relations, consistent with the parameters set by the original funded project.