The Global Fund for Women was founded in 1987 to support the gender justice movement. Through their grants they assist organizations working in their local communities to further gender equality.
Interested groups are encouraged to submit an Organizational Profile. If an organization is deemed a good fit for a General Support/Innovation Grant or Crisis Grant, they will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Eligibility
To qualify for funding, organizations must:
- Be located outside the United States
- Use an intersectional feminist analysis to advance gender justice
- Embrace collective action
- Be governed, directed, and/or led by historically marginalized communities including cis or transgender women, racial and ethnic minorities, and young, disabled, or queer people
Applicants may not be:
- Individuals
- Government entities
- Political parties or campaigns
- National level organizations
Applicants do not have to be non-governmental organizations to qualify.
Grant Types
- General Support/Innovation Grant – These funds can be used to cover many expenses at the recipients discretion. This may include projects and programs or operating expenses such as rent and salaries.
- Crisis Grants – Crisis funding is used to respond to urgent situtations caused by political violence, public health crises, and natural disasters.
Subject: General Support / Innovation Grants
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing on behalf of The People’s Accords, a respected US 501(c)(3) organization committed to positive change. Our women-led team is dedicated to advancing communities abroad and currently, we have 25 impactful projects led by our Citizen Diplomats in Nigeria.
We are eager to apply for a grant from your organization to support our initiatives. The People’s Accords seeks to collaborate with like-minded partners who share our vision of sustainable development and community upliftment. Our projects span various sectors and aim to create lasting change in Nigeria.
We kindly request more information on your grant application process and deadlines. Please advise on how we can proceed in exploring a potential partnership between our organizations.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Lydia Scherr
Executive Director
The People’s Accords
702-505-5313
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