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Find similar grantsBlack Girl Joy Challenge is sponsored by Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium. Provides monetary grants to girls aged 12-24 in Southern states to implement projects that spread joy within their communities.
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Black Girl Joy Challenge – Southern Black Girls Black Girl Joy Challenge Candice Dixon 2026-08-27T12:37:51-05:00 Where Joy Becomes a Movement: Supporting Young Changemakers Across the South Thursday, August 27 at 8:30pm EST Monday, September 1 at 8:30pm EST For question, email grants@southernblackgirls. org Joy is not a luxury. Joy is strategy.
We built the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge on that belief, and this year we are teaming up again with Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation to award 100 micro-grants to Black girls ages 13 to 24 across the South.
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium’s #BlackGirlJoyChallenge welcomes Black girls, young women, femme identifying youth and youth from marginalized communities ages 13-24 who can describe their ideas for spreading JOY with their friends, families, and communities to apply for a monetary challenge award of $550 each.
Black Girl Joy Challenge winners must complete their JOY projects in allotted time and allow SBGWC the opportunity to showcase them and what brings them joy! We’re looking for 100 winners who will bring their dreams to life through creative and impactful projects.
Must be a Black, girl, young woman, femme identifying youth or from a marginalized community to apply Must be between the ages of 13-24 Must live in one of 13 Southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia Participants can compete in one of the following categories: Joy in Health & Wellness.
Nutrition workshops, fitness clubs, wellness kits, community health events. Joy in Personal Wellness. Vision board sessions, affirmation kits, gratitude clubs, confidence-building events.
Joy Through Mental Health & Emotional Wellness. Healing circles, mindfulness workshops, peer support groups, resource kits. Joy Through Creative Expression & Arts.
Murals, talent showcases, spoken word nights, podcasts, photo exhibits. Joy Through Physical Wellness & Recreation. Field days, Double Dutch clubs, yoga classes, hiking groups, family fitness events.
Your challenge must connect to the #BlackGirlJoy Challenge category you selected and show how your idea will create joy for yourself and others. Projects that promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging Black girls to care for their physical health, nutrition, and overall well-being while building healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Hosting healthy cooking or nutrition workshops Organizing a community wellness or fitness event Starting a walking, running, or fitness club Creating wellness kits with healthy living resources Teaching healthy habits through fun activities Promoting health education in your school or community Projects that encourage self-love, confidence, personal growth, and self-care by helping Black girls build healthy habits, positive self-esteem, and joyful daily routines.
Creating self-care or affirmation kits Hosting vision board or goal-setting workshops Starting a journaling or gratitude club Organizing self-love or confidence-building events Creating positive affirmation campaigns Leading activities that encourage mindfulness and personal growth Joy Through Mental Health & Emotional Wellness Projects that support the emotional well-being of Black girls by creating safe spaces, reducing stigma, promoting healing, and increasing access to mental health resources.
Hosting mental health or healing circles Creating stress-relief or mindfulness workshops Developing mental health resource kits Inviting counselors or therapists to speak with youth Organizing peer support groups Creating campaigns that promote emotional wellness and self-care Joy Through Creative Expression & Arts Projects that inspire Black girls to express themselves through art, music, writing, dance, theater, photography, film, or other creative outlets while celebrating their voices, talents, and stories.
Hosting an art, music, or talent showcase Creating a community mural or public art project Organizing poetry, spoken word, or creative writing workshops Producing a podcast, video series, or photography exhibit Leading dance, theater, or music programs Creating artwork that celebrates Black girl joy and identity Joy Through Physical Wellness & Recreation Projects that encourage Black girls to stay active, build confidence, and strengthen friendships through recreation, outdoor activities, games, and movement.
Organizing a field day or community game day Starting a Double Dutch, jump rope, or hula hoop club Hosting dance fitness or yoga classes Creating a hiking, biking, or walking group Organizing recreational camps or outdoor adventures Planning family fitness or wellness events Your joyful idea – What are you planning? What will it look like? How it spreads joy – Why this idea?
Who does it uplift? What will it shift? A clear impact statement – What difference will it make?
A simple budget – How will you use the $550 to bring this idea to life? Your commitment – You’ll complete your project within one month of receiving funds. We are hosting an information session to provide an overview of the application and process.
This session will equip you with the tools and information necessary to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. Attendance at these sessions is not required. To support participants, we’ll host two live workshops.
Thursday, August 27 at 8:30pm EST Monday, September 1 at 8:30pm EST For question, email grants@southernblackgirls. org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Girls aged 12-24 residing in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Black Girl Joy Challenge is funded by Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 13 states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Check the official notice for the full list.
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