Do you grant money to individuals?
No, we do not grant money to individuals for any purpose.
Do you fund direct-service-only organizations?
We do not fund social service work. We fund organizations that are doing social change work. These organizations may also be doing direct service.
Do you fund for-profit efforts?
No. We award grants to 501(c)(3) type organizations/projects that are working to create social change.
What do you mean by social change?
Social Change Grantmaking provides critical financial support to organizations working to create social change through women and girls.
It is our belief that real, long-lasting change can’t happen until there is greater focus on altering the environment in which we live. Social change means acknowledging there’s nothing inherently wrong with people, it’s the environments in which they live that need to be transformed. Our efforts are designed to remove barriers and systems that perpetuate inequality and oppression. This approach moves the conversation further “upstream” and targets issues beyond immediate social service needs. Yes, it’s more difficult. And yes, the return on investment may take longer to realize. But in the end, the rewards too, will be longer lasting.
What are the deadlines for the Social Change Grantmaking program?
- On-line grants process opens: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
- Preliminary Applications due: Monday, August 22, 2011, 5 pm Central Time
- Organizations that fit our grantmaking criteria will be invited to submit a full proposal Friday, September 16, 2011.
- Organizations that are not selected to move on to this phase of the application process will also be informed.
- Proposals due from organizations invited to submit a full proposal: Monday, October 17, 2011, 5 pm Central Time
Do you accept preliminary applications by Fax?
No.
Will my submission be acknowledged?
Yes. An email will be sent that acknowledges the receipt of your application.
Questions?
Please contact Kalyani Grasso at KGrasso [at] womensfund.com or 414-290-7350 extn 4.