The Mobilize Power Fund is a grant program from the Third Wave Fund, which provides rapid response support to gender justice organizations in the U.S. and its territories. This money is intended to help groups act in the face of unanticipated opportunities or threats.
Applications for up to $10,000 ($20,000 for partnerships and coalitions) are accepted and reviewed five time a years. Due dates for 2024 are March 5, May 7, July 2, September 3, and October 1.
Eligibility
This grant is open to organizations in the United States and its territories, with or without a 501(c)3 nonprofit designation. Applicants must, however:
- Be led by transgender or cisgender women of color and/or trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex people of color under age 35
- Be working on issues of gender inequity, gender-based violence, homophobia, or transphobia
- Be responding to a time sensitive opportunity or threat that necessitates a change in regular operations
- Be focused on strategies that strengthen the community in which they’re working
- Have an annual opperating budget of less than $500,000
Allowable Activities
Grant funds may be use for:
- Marches or rallies
- Bail or legal fees
- Leadership training
- Mutual aid
- Healing justice work
- Unanticipated legislative or ballot initiative campaigns
Grant funds may not be used for:
- General operating support
- Regularly scheduled activities
- Budget shortfalls
Submission Options
Applicants have the option to submit their project narrative in written or video form or through a phone interview with a Fund representative.
- Written narratives must be no more than four pages
- Video narratives must be no more than 10 minutes long
- Phone interviews may be scheduled by emailing programs@thirdwavefund.org or calling 917-387-1262 ext. 806 before the last Tuesday of every month. Availability of this option will be based on the number of requests each month. Priority will be given to groups for whom a written narrative is inaccessible.
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