The Miriam Fund Grants is sponsored by The Miriam Fund. Supports new and ongoing projects that benefit women and girls in Massachusetts and Israel, with grants awarded to selected organizations.

Apply for The Miriam Fund Grants | Guide & Requirements Apply for a grant from The Miriam Fund The Miriam Fund (TMF) supports new and ongoing projects that support women and girls in Massachusetts and Israel. We welcome both first-time and returning applicants.

Get notified when grant cycle opens Grant recipients: creating opportunities for women and girls 2026–2027 grant recipients The Miriam Fund awarded $405,000 to 22 visionary organizations advancing bold solutions for women and girls* in both Jewish and secular programs within Massachusetts’ Jewish and secular communities and in Israel. Ready to apply?

Here’s how to get started TMF operates on a two-stage application process designed to support thoughtful, impactful proposals. We begin with Letters of Intent (LOIs) to help us identify the most promising projects, then invite selected organizations to submit full proposals.

2025–2026 grant cycle timeline: For organizations that applied before our deadline, you will be notified the week of November 16, 2026, about whether you will be asked to submit a full proposal. Information session for applicants : Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 9:00 a. m.

ET LOI deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p. m.

ET Organizations notified of full proposal invitations: Week of November 16, 2026 The Miriam Fund grant requirements and eligibility Organizations must serve Massachusetts’ Jewish and/or secular communities, or be based in Israel Each applicant must submit one of the following: Public charities: IRS Letter of Determination Fiscal sponsors: A letter including the sponsor’s legal name and contact information, plus a copy of their IRS Letter of Determination Synagogues or other religious organizations (without public charity status): A letter on official letterhead, signed by the rabbi or president/board chair, confirming the organization is an active house of worship in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Programs must focus primarily on serving women and/or girls* TMF does not fund capital projects, scholarships, or grants to individuals General operating support available Projects are funded for the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30 Organizations that have received grants from The Miriam Fund in previous years are encouraged to apply for new, innovative projects that build on their experience and expand their impact.

Current grantees may apply for a second or third consecutive year of funding through a simplified renewal process. Organizations may receive funding for up to three consecutive years, after which third-year grantees must take one full year off before reapplying (for example, a grantee rolling off in June 2025 may next apply in August 2027). All other past grantees may apply at the LOI stage.

*Includes all for whom “woman” or “girl” is a meaningful identifier or experience, including (but not limited to) cisgender women and girls, transgender women and girls, and nonbinary individuals. Prepare your Letter of Intent Review our guidelines and prepare a Letter of Intent that demonstrates your project’s alignment with our priorities. Submit your Letter of Intent through our online portal for consideration.

Selected organizations will be notified and invited to submit a full proposal. Complete full application Organizations invited to submit full proposals will develop comprehensive submissions with project plans and budgets. Submit a Letter of Intent General Operating Grant Letter of Intent This grant is only available for organizations with an annual operating budget of $1.

5 million or below. We recommend drafting your responses directly in the LOI Word document first and then copying and pasting them into the application form. Get notified when grant cycle opens Project Grant Letter of Intent This grant is available to all interested organizations.

We recommend drafting your responses directly in the LOI Word document first and then copying and pasting them into the application form. Get notified when grant cycle opens Frequently asked questions for grant applicants Are TMF grants limited to organizations providing services for women and girls only? TMF was created to expand opportunities and strengthen pathways for self-identifying women and girls.

We apply a gender lens to all grantmaking decisions, and after reviewing our funding focus, we’ve further clarified what that lens means. Moving forward, the following applications will be eligible for consideration. Funding may support programs that apply a gender lens to advance the lives and opportunities of self-identifying women and girls.

Eligible programs may also include: Participants who identify as men or boys serving as allies, supporters, or learners engaging with women’s issues Participants who identify as men or boys when the program is intentionally designed to meet the specific needs of women and girls, with women and girls as the primary participants General Operating Grants: Funds will continue to be granted only to organizations with an operating budget of $1.

5 million or less. Applicants/grantees must meet the same gender lens criteria as set forth above for Project Grants. How may a grant from TMF be used?

Most grants from TMF support specific projects. However, organizations with budgets under $1. 5 million may apply for a General Operating Grant in lieu of a project-specific grant.

What are The Miriam Fund’s priority areas? Economic Empowerment: Women/girls are enabled to achieve economic success and have agency over financial decision-making. Education: Women/girls have access to knowledge and educational opportunities in order to cultivate learning and expand their possibilities in life.

Health: Women/girls are free from disease and pain and, above all, live full, flourishing lives. Legal Rights: Women/girls have legal rights that enable them to thrive across education, economic empowerment, health, and personal safety. Personal Safety: Women/girls are free from violence and other harmful practices that undermine bodily autonomy and well-being.

Does TMF fund any special initiatives? Yes! The Gitta and Saul Kurlat Fund for STEM Education was established in honor of one of our earliest members, Gitta Kurlat.

Gitta was the first woman partner at Rubin and Rudman, where she specialized in business law and mentored many women in and out of the legal profession. Gitta and her husband, Saul, recognized that young women needed encouragement to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With these dollars, we have been able to fund at least one STEM proposal each year that supports women and girls.

How does TMF support its grantee community? TMF provides non-financial support to its grantees, including: Monthly newsletters including CJP partner resources and events Quarterly grantee convenings Grant-writing workshop in Greater Boston Various webinars and additional resources