Additional Gender Equity Funders
The Hadassah Foundation is able to fund only a fraction of the many needs in the field. Fortunately, a number of other foundations share our commitment to advancing gender equity in Israel and the U.S. Jewish community. Below is information shared by other funders that accept proposals from organizations working in this area. If you represent a foundation or giving circle that would like to be included on this page — or if you would like to suggest other resources for grantseekers — please contact us. For additional information about the funders listed below, please contact them directly; the Hadassah Foundation does not field requests for other foundations.
Grants Available for Women’s and Girls’ Initiatives in Israel and the U.S.
Jewish Women’s Foundation at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Where It Funds: Florida and Israel
What It Funds: “Our vision is for a world where gender is not a barrier to safety or success and where women and girls have equal social, political, economic and religious opportunities.” Both Jewish and secular organizations are eligible. Funding priorities change annually.
Grant Sizes and Duration: Grants last two years and are up to $10,000 per year.
When to Apply: July-November (see details below).
Application Process: The foundation publishes a request for letters of intent in mid-July, with a September deadline. Organizations that are invited then submit an application due mid-November. Grants are announced in February.
Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit
Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Where It Funds: Locally, nationally and internationally
What It Funds: Organizations in Israel and Jewish organizations in the U.S. and internationally addressing (for women and girls) economic security, gender-based violence, reducing gender gaps in leadership, education/leadership development, health and well-being, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, legal discrimination.
Grant Sizes and Duration: Grants are one year and range from $25,000-$50,000.
When to Apply: Each year applications open in January and close at the beginning of February.
Application Process: Open request for proposals. Email moss@jewishdetroit.org for more information.
Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Amutot Initiative
Location: Miami, Florida
Where It Funds: Israel
What It Funds: Organizations in Israel that empower women to improve Israeli society through social, economic, religious, and political equality
Grant Sizes and Duration: One-year grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.
When to Apply: Letters of Intent open once a year in June/July.
Application Process: After submitting a Letter of Intent, qualified organizations will receive an invitation to submit a proposal.
The Miriam Fund
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Where It Funds: Massachusetts (both Jewish and secular) and Israel (with a focus on the greater Haifa community)
What It Funds: Innovative projects that deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes for the advancement of self-identified women and/or girls, and address one or more of the following areas: education, economic empowerment, health, legal rights, personal safety.
Grant Sizes and Duration: One-year grants up to $25,000. Following a first-year grant, an organization may be considered for renewal for up to two additional consecutive years.
When to Apply: Letters of Intent open once a year. The most recent one opened on August 1, 2024 and closed on August 30, 2024.
Application Process: Submit a letter of intent during the window above; they will then contact you if they wish you to submit a full proposal.
Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Where It Funds: Pittsburgh (for secular organizations) and throughout Pennsylvania (for Jewish organizations).
What It Funds: Secular and Jewish organizations that positively impact the lives of self-identified women and girls through a social change lens. Applicants must be able to describe how their organization is working toward long-term outcomes of social change in one or more of the following areas: economic empowerment, education, health, legal rights, and/or personal safety.
Grant Sizes and Duration: Grants to secular organizations are $10,000 or smaller and for Jewish organizations are $25,000 or smaller. All grants are for one year.
When to Apply: Requests for proposals usually go out in June.
Application Process: Open request for proposals
Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Where It Funds: Locally, nationally and internationally
What It Funds: Initiatives (impacting women and girls) in economic security/legal reform, education/leadership development, health and well-being, innovation.
Grant Sizes and Duration: Grants range from $15,000-$50,000 and last from 1-3 years. They are awarded in three categories: Annual (one-year), Innovation (one-year for startup organizations or pilot projects), and Multiyear (three-year grants for current or past JWF Chicago grant recipients).
When to Apply: Letters of Intent are accepted in April and May. If you are then invited to submit an application, it will be accepted in July and August. Grant decisions are announced each December.
Application Process: Submit a letter of intent during the window above; they will then contact you if they wish you to submit a full proposal.
Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation of Baltimore
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Where It Funds: Baltimore and internationally
What It Funds: Initiatives that address the root causes, concerns and challenges facing women and girls of all faiths. At least 50 percent of grants are in the Jewish community.
Grant Sizes and Duration: One-year grants, ranging in size from $5,000-$30,000. Projects will not be funded for more than two consecutive years.
When to Apply: Requests for proposals are published in September, and final decisions are made the following May.
Application Process: Open request for proposals
Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Impact Initiative
Location: Miami, Florida
Where It Funds: Greater Miami
What It Funds: Organizations that inspire and empower Jewish women and girls, as well as improve our local community through programs that achieve social, economic, religious, and political equality.
Grant Sizes and Duration: One-year grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
When to Apply: Requests for proposals usually go out in mid-July.
Application Process: Open request for proposals
Women of Vision
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where It Funds: Greater Philadelphia and Israel (in alternating years). Organizations that impact the Philadelphia community with a national footprint or headquarters outside Philadelphia are also eligible to apply.
What It Funds: Priority areas (all impacting women and girls) are health and safety, financial security, and empowerment.
Grant Sizes and Duration: Most grants are paid over two years and range in size from $45,000-$72,000. It also has awarded one-year grants ranging in size from $17,328-$30,000
When to Apply: The most recent request for proposals was issued on November 11, 2024, with applications due on December 15. Finalists will be notified Feb. 27-28, 2025, and grantees will be notified in June.
Application Process: Open request for proposals
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