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 fill out this form and contact us. For additional information about the funders listed below, please contact them directly; the Hadassah Foundation does not field requests for other foundations.
Other Funding Opportunities
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, and innovation.
Grant Sizes and Duration:
Grants range from $15,000-$50,000 and last from one to three 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 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 last one year and range from $25,000-$50,000.
When to Apply:
Applications open in January and close at the beginning of February.
Application Process:
Open request for proposals. Email moss@jewishdetroit.org for more information.
Website: https://jwfdetroit.org/
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