Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides financial support to organizations dedicated to improving the rights, health, education, and empowerment of girls both locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally.

Grant Opportunity: TJX Empowering Women Program Description: The TJX Empowering Women Program is a grant opportunity that supports organizations dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of women. The program focuses on providing resources for victims of domestic violence, as well as offering education, training, and job placement services. TJX has a long-standing partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S., providing foundation grants to support their helpline services. In Canada, TJX launched the Find Your Stride initiative, partnering with organizations like Dress for Success Canada, WoodGreen’s Homeward Bound program, Women in Need Society (WINS), Alice House, and Petites-Mains to provide basic needs assistance, work skills development, educational programs, and job placement opportunities for vulnerable women. Eligibility: Organizations of all types across the USA are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. This includes nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, and other organizations committed to empowering women and supporting victims of domestic violence. Funding Highlights: - 300,000 shelter nights provided - 30,000 domestic violence services provided Alice House Partnership: TJX Canada is a proud partner of Alice House, an organization that helps women create a life free from domestic and intimate partner violence. With funding from TJX Canada, Alice House has launched Alice On The Go, a self-directed online program aimed at preventing domestic violence and educating women about warning signs and power dynamics in relationships. TJX's support also extends to Alice House's Economic Independence Program which assists women leaving Alice House in achieving financial independence. Testimonial: "Alice House has been my rock; they have shown me what it is like to always have choices in my life and how to make and keep boundaries in place for me and my children. I am glad that my family has been fortunate enough to have them as part of our new beginning." - Cindy, past Alice House client

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that strengthen families and communities through programs focused on child development, food security, and healthcare access.

- Qualified fiscal sponsors, such as social service agencies or medical providers, must apply on behalf of clients who are Humboldt County residents in need of health and wellness support. - Grants support women, trans men, and children facing crisis situations and are limited to a one-time basis per household per 365-day period. - The maximum request amount is $150, with additional funding considered based on available funds. - Applications must be complete and submitted by Thursday at 12:00 pm for consideration at the committee meeting the following Tuesday. - Eligible expenses include appliances, baby/child necessities, birth certificates, clothing, home repairs, immigration fees, laptops for school/work/telehealth, overdue bills, propane, and vehicle-related costs. Note: The fund cannot pay for expenses already incurred (with the exception of overdue bills), and decisions are contingent upon funding criteria and availability.

A pioneer for women in business, Olga Loizon persevered through every obstacle to create one of metro Detroit’s most iconic restaurant concepts, Olga’s Kitchen. In honor of Olga Loizon and her legacy, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants and Olga’s Kitchen have founded the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation. The foundation focuses on entrepreneurial women who would be unable to attain the resources necessary to start a business or otherwise continue with their business development.

This grant provides researchers with access to advanced facilities and technical support for developing non-hormonal contraception and reproductive health products, without direct funding.

This grant provides funding to organizations already involved in breast and cervical cancer prevention to expand their services and address cardiovascular disease risk factors among underserved women.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in the West Bank and Gaza posts this notice to: 1) Gather information and ideas to inform the design of a new five-year activity entitled Female Empowerment, and 2) Identify potentially capable organizations to perform the requirements of the planned activity. With women representing half of Palestinian society in the West Bank and Gaza, USAID is committed to ensuring that female empowerment, gender equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion are incorporated in all of our activities. Palestinian women are known for their strength, tenacity, and resilience. USAID is proud to support Palestinian women leaders working to empower other women, close gender-based gaps, and improve their communities. Below are stories of some of the amazing Palestinian women we engage with, support, and are proud to call partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, territorial, and tribal organizations for cancer prevention and control initiatives, focusing on improving access to screening, building coalitions, and enhancing cancer data collection to reduce disparities and promote health equity.