Women and Girls Grants Coming in September

September brings a mix of early-stage and movement-building opportunities for nonprofits working on gender equity and violence prevention. If you've been waiting for the right moment to deepen a funder relationship in this space, the month ahead has several openings worth your attention.

Hadassah Foundation: Grant for Early-Stage Gender Equity Nonprofits

The Hadassah Foundation is looking for small, early-stage organizations that are applying a gender lens to their work and advancing equity for women and girls. The grant is unrestricted, which means you have flexibility in how you use it. If your organization is based in the U.S. Jewish community or in Israel, this could be a fit. Awards are $20,000, paid over 18 months in two equal installments. Deadline is September 8. Apply here

Justice + Joy National Collaborative: Grant for Collectives and Organizations Advancing Justice for Girls and Young Women of Color

This is a larger opportunity for organizations and collectives centered on girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color. Justice + Joy funds movement infrastructure, community mobilization, and social, political, and economic justice work. The program has a broad definition of health equity that includes economic, civic, political, and climate dimensions. One key requirement: your leadership model must center youth leaders and use an intergenerational approach. Awards go up to $100,000. Deadline is September 14. Apply here

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council / Office on Violence Against Women: Grant for Organizations Addressing Violence Against Women

If your organization works on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or dating violence, this federal funding stream supports law enforcement partnerships, victim services, training, and coordinated multidisciplinary responses. The program funds activities including policy development, data systems, and direct victim services. This is a rolling deadline, so you can apply anytime through the month. Apply here

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute: Grant for Victim Services Nonprofits and Public Agencies Addressing Violence Against Women

Indiana-based organizations addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking can access formula-based federal funding through this program. Eligible activities include direct services, legal assistance, and law enforcement training. This is also a rolling deadline. Apply here

Delaware Community Foundation – Fund for Women: Grant for Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls

If you're based in Delaware and working on housing, healthcare, education, economic advancement, or recovery from domestic violence or human trafficking, this fund supports projects that benefit women and girls. Awards are $15,000, and the deadline is rolling. Apply here

Third Wave Fund: Grant for BIPOC Disability Justice Nonprofits

Third Wave Fund resources BIPOC-led organizations working at the intersection of disability justice and gender justice. If your organization advances disability rights and liberation for communities facing multiple forms of oppression, this rolling-deadline program is worth exploring. Apply here

If there's a funder relationship in the women and girls space you're trying to strengthen this quarter, let us know. Funding Findr is here to help you stay close to the opportunities that matter to your community.

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