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"The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment is sponsored by Visionary Women. Recognizes outstanding women leaders of nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing economic empowerment for women, awarding $100,000 in unrestricted funds to support their agency’s work.
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The Visionary Prize - Visionary Women The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment 2025 Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment Visionary Women created the Visionary Prize to recognize outstanding women leaders of nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing economic empowerment for women. Winners are awarded $100,000 in unrestricted funds to support their agency’s work and enable them to further their vision.
Providing access to capital Providing access to non-monetary resources that support economic advancement (e.g., mentoring, training, personal professional development, or technical business Removing barriers to allow women to fully participate and succeed in the workforce Advocating for policy and/or legislation in support of women in the workplace.
The Visionary Prize ($100,000 award) will recognize a visionary woman leader of an established nonprofit organization that has been: In operation for at least 4 years Has an annual budget over $500,000 Demonstrably advances the economic empowerment of women The 2026 Prize Application opens on April 20th . Applications are due on May 22nd.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Woman leader of an established U.S.-based nonprofit in operation at least 4 years with an annual budget exceeding $500,000, whose work advances women's economic empowerment (access to capital, non-monetary resources, workforce barriers, or policy advocacy). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment is funded by Visionary Women. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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