Mary’s Pence Grants

Mary’s Pence supports women-led community organizations working toward long term social change. They have envisioned a more just world where empowered women work in solidarity with each other and want to help others with a similar dream.

Mary’s Pence Grants are available for up to $7,500 to organizations in the United States. Grantees are also connected to similar organizations and other resources. Initial Funding Inquiries for the Fall 2024 cycle can be submitted from April 1 – June 15. Organizations may receive up to three annual grants.

Eligibility

This grant is open to organizations that are:

  • Local, grassroots level
  • Women-led
  • In the United States
  • Working with an annual budget under $250,000
  • Collaborating with their community for long term, systemic change

Program Goals

Mary’s Pence is looking for organizations who are doing work such as:

  • Changing public opinion about issues related to justice
  • Forming coalitions between diverse groups
  • Addressing unjust policies and systems
  • Building leadership, organizing, and social justice skills

Submission

Inquiry forms should be sent to Erin Williams Rodriguez at erin@maryspence.org. Applicants will be contacted about the next step in the process after this initial inquiry has been reviewed.

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