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About Organisation
Together Women Rise is a dynamic community of women and allies committed to global gender equality. With numerous local chapters across the U.S., the organization fosters learning, advocacy, and financial support for initiatives empowering women and girls in low-income countries. Through collaboration, its members actively contribute to gender equity by providing grants, raising awareness, and creating a supportive network for sustainable impact.
The organization’s mission extends beyond grantmaking, emphasizing education and advocacy to address systemic gender disparities. It curates learning materials, organizes discussions, and engages members in direct action to support women-led initiatives worldwide. By strengthening grassroots organizations and investing in scalable solutions, Together Women Rise ensures long-term positive change in the communities it serves.
Through its network-driven approach, the organization bridges the gap between donors and beneficiaries, enhancing transparency and engagement. Its efforts target economic empowerment, education, healthcare, and leadership development, ensuring that women and girls have the resources needed to thrive. By fostering connections, Together Women Rise amplifies the voices of women globally and advances collective efforts to dismantle barriers to gender equality.
About the Grant
Together Women Rise’s Featured Grants Program funds organizations that uplift women and girls in marginalized communities across the Global South. Each month, a selected project receives extensive nationwide visibility through the organization’s network, including learning resources, newsletters, and social media promotions. Grants support capacity building, program development, and expansion to create lasting change in communities facing gender inequities.
A minimum of 12 Featured Grants are awarded annually, each spanning 24 months to ensure sustained impact. Organizations must demonstrate a commitment to gender equity through structured programs that address economic empowerment, education, health, and leadership. Funded projects should align with Together Women Rise’s mission of enabling women to lead and transform their communities.
The grant supports innovative solutions that directly benefit women and girls, encouraging long-term community engagement. Beyond financial assistance, recipients gain valuable exposure, helping them attract additional funding and partnerships. With a structured selection process, the program ensures that grants reach organizations with proven expertise and strong operational frameworks.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or have a fiscal sponsor with this designation. The applicant or sponsor must demonstrate at least three years of operational experience in low-income communities in the Global South. Organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least $100,000 and must show a history of financial sustainability and responsible fiscal management.
Women must constitute the majority of the organization’s leadership, including the board of directors and staff. Additionally, applicants must provide clear data demonstrating the direct impact of their programs on women and girls. Only organizations with operating budgets between $100,000 and $1 million are eligible for capacity-building grants.
Applicants must maintain an English-language website unless using a fiscal sponsor and must submit all required documents in English. Past grantees must have met all reporting requirements and cannot apply again within four years of receiving a previous grant. All applicants must align with Together Women Rise’s Religion Policy and provide additional details if requested during the evaluation process.
How to Apply?
The grant application must be submitted online in English. Applicants should ensure that all required documents, including financial statements and impact reports, are completed before submission. Proposals must clearly outline the program’s objectives, impact metrics, and sustainability strategy.
Application Deadline
The application portal opens on May 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST and closes on June 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by June 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered for the 2026 grant cycle.
Grant Amount
Organizations can receive between $35,000 and $50,000, disbursed over two years, to support projects empowering women and girls in marginalized communities.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.