US Programs Grant Cycle

US Programs Grant Cycle is sponsored by The Pad Project. Provides grants to nonprofits, grassroots organizations, schools, and school districts in the U. S.

to purchase and/or distribute menstrual products to historically underserved and marginalized populations.

Collaborate - The Pad Project Hit enter to search or ESC to close In the U.S. and around the world, The Pad Project partners with local organizations to make menstrual products available to everyone. Internationally, we work with our partners to launch pad-making machine programs and washable pad-making programs in individual communities.

In the U.S., we provide grants to nonprofits, grassroots organizations, schools, and school districts to purchase and/or distribute menstrual products to the people they serve. Our international programs are not currently accepting applications, but to learn more about how to apply for a U.S. grant, see below. Please note, The Pad Project does not have the capacity to fund the large number of grant applicants we receive each year.

In general, we prioritize organizations with multiple funding sources and with a proven track record of implementing long-term programs. To indicate interest in applying for one of our grants, please submit a response to the interest form below. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization through our interest form for consideration in the next grant cycle, which has an anticipated opening date of December 2026.

The organization to be funded is a registered nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status The organization to be funded is located and operational in the U.S. The organization to be funded must utilize grant funds to support menstrual product accessibility among historically underserved and marginalized populations in the U.S. The organization to be funded must be able to provide The Pad Project with quarterly grant progress updates and external communications content The organization to be funded must communicate with The Pad Project staff within the deadlines requested by our team The organization to be funded must have a dedicated staff member who serves as the point of contact for partnership-related inquiries The organization to be funded can receive no more than one grant per calendar year from The Pad Project The Pad Project’s Pads Across America program funds the purchase and distribution of menstrual products Products purchased with grant funds may include, but are not limited to, pads, liners, tampons, cups, and period underwear Product grants generally fall in the $500 – $10,000 range and do not cover operating or overhead costs (transportation, fuel, etc.) at this time Please submit a response to this Google Form to indicate interest in the next U.S. Programs grant cycle Select organizations will be invited to apply for a grant in December 2026 Organizations invited to apply must fill out their application via a Google Form.

Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be considered If you are unable to comply with any of these requirements, email grantsmanager@thepadproject.

org to discuss alternatives While we appreciate learning about all the mission-driven organizations interested in receiving a grant, The Pad Project does not currently have the capacity to operate an open call for funding requests We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization through our interest form for consideration in the next grant cycle, which has an anticipated opening date of December 2026.

The organization to be funded is a public school, public school district, or charter school The organization to be funded is located and operational in the United States The organization to be funded supports historically underserved student populations as preference is given to schools operating in low-income communities The organization to be funded must be able to provide The Pad Project with quarterly grant progress updates and external communications content The organization to be funded must communicate with The Pad Project staff within the deadlines requested by our team The organization to be funded must have a dedicated school administrator who serves as the point of contact for partnership-related inquiries The organization to be funded can receive no more than one grant per calendar year from The Pad Project The Pad Project‘s Pads for Schools program funds the purchase and distribution of menstrual products Products purchased with grant funds may include, but are not limited to, pads, liners, tampons, cups, and period underwear Product grants generally fall in the $500 – $5,000 range and do not cover operating or overhead costs (transportation, fuel, etc.) at this time Please submit a response to this Google Form to indicate interest in the next U.S. Programs grant cycle Select organizations will be invited to apply for a grant in December 2026 Organizations invited to apply must fill out their application via a Google Form.

Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be considered If you are unable to comply with any of these requirements, email grantsmanager@thepadproject.

org to discuss alternatives While we appreciate learning about all the mission-driven organizations interested in receiving a grant, The Pad Project does not currently have the capacity to operate an open call for funding requests We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization through our interest form for consideration in the next grant cycle, which has an anticipated opening date of December 2026.

The organization to be funded is a registered nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status The organization to be funded is located and operational in the U.S. The organization to be funded must utilize grant funds to support menstrual product accessibility among Native and/or Indigenous populations in the U.S. The organization to be funded must be able to provide The Pad Project with quarterly grant progress updates and external communications content The organization to be funded must communicate with The Pad Project staff within the deadlines requested by our team The organization to be funded must have a dedicated staff member who serves as the point of contact for partnership-related inquiries The organization to be funded can receive no more than one grant per calendar year from The Pad Project The Pad Project’s Native Cultures Fund program funds the purchase and distribution of menstrual products Products purchased with grant funds may include, but are not limited to, pads, liners, tampons, cups, and period underwear Product grants generally fall in the $500 – $10,000 range and do not cover operating or overhead costs (transportation, fuel, etc.) at this time Please submit a response to this Google Form to indicate interest in the next U.S. Programs grant cycle Select organizations will be invited to apply for a grant in December 2026 Organizations invited to apply must fill out their application via a Google Form.

Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be considered If you are unable to comply with any of these requirements, email grantsmanager@thepadproject.

org to discuss alternatives While we appreciate learning about all the mission-driven organizations interested in receiving a grant, The Pad Project does not currently have the capacity to operate an open call for funding requests We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization through our interest form for consideration in the next grant cycle, which has an anticipated opening date of December 2026.

This grant applies to individuals, volunteer groups, and small or startup nonprofit organizations (individuals must be 12 years of age or older) The organization to be funded must have a project proposal for specific menstrual product distribution within the community they serve The organization to be funded is located and operational in the U.S. The organization to be funded must utilize grant funds to support menstrual product accessibility among historically underserved and marginalized populations in the U.S. The organization to be funded must be able to provide The Pad Project with quarterly grant progress updates and external communications content The organization to be funded must communicate with The Pad Project staff within the deadlines requested by our team Please note: This grant is intended for individuals and grassroots nonprofits (<1 year old & operating budget <$25,000).

If your organization is more established, please refer to our Pads Across America grant The Pad Project’s Leap of Faith program funds microgrants of up to $500 worth of menstrual products to individuals or groups in the U.S. to distribute to people in need across their communities Products purchased with grant funds may include, but are not limited to, pads, liners, tampons, cups, and period underwear Please note: All funding will be provided in direct product donations via Amazon Wishlists Please submit a response to this Google Form to indicate interest in the next U.S. Programs grant cycle Select organizations will be invited to apply for a grant in December 2026 Organizations invited to apply must fill out their application via a Google Form.

Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be considered If you are unable to comply with any of these requirements, email grantsmanager@thepadproject.

org to discuss alternatives While we appreciate learning about all the mission-driven organizations interested in receiving a grant, The Pad Project does not currently have the capacity to operate an open call for funding requests At this time, we are not accepting applications for our international washable pad and pad machine programs. If you have questions about our International Programs, contact info@thepadproject. org.

If you have questions about our U.S. programs, contact grantsmanager@thepadproject. org . 10573 W Pico Blvd Suite 73 Contributions are tax – deductible to the extent permitted by law.

TAX ID # 82-2441730. Support our Menstrual Hygiene Month Campaign! The Pad Project supports grassroots partners with small grants and technical assistance to pilot and scale menstrual health programs in low-income communities.

We promote the creation of sustainable business models for the production and//or selling of menstrual products. Where markets are severely under-developed, our grants support free distribution of products. To encourage choice for the people we serve, the programs provide access to one or more products, including disposable pads, washable pads, period underwear and menstrual cups.

In every region where we work, our partners provide culturally sensitive menstrual health education within their communities. The Pad Project develops partnerships with schools, non-profits, and grassroots organizations to address period poverty in the U.S. Through our U.S. Programs, we stand as the first believer in changemakers, providing grants to organizations in need of menstrual care products.

Our commitment is to uplift communities and locally led initiatives by increasing access to menstrual products and resources. In doing so, our hope is to close opportunity gaps connected to period poverty across the country. The Pad Project’s Ambassador Program is a leadership development and advocacy initiative that galvanizes the next generation of menstrual equity activists into action.

Our youth-powered team takes a localized approach to tackling menstrual injustice through project-based learning and service opportunities. Volunteering their time and skills, Ambassadors collaborate on work that progresses product accessibility, public health, and civic engagement to advocate for a world free from menstrual stigma.

This program builds community, awareness, and a global network of activists, prioritizing inclusivity and belonging. Girls Learn International (GLI) Girls Learn International (GLI) empowers and educates middle and high school students to advocate for human rights, and gender equity in the U.S. and around the world.

Student-to-student, and student-to-parent, GLI is building a movement of informed advocates for universal girls’ education and a new generation of leaders and activists for social change. Learn more by visiting https://girlslearn. org/about-us/pads-for-schools/ Oakwood is an independent, coeducational K-12 school that cultivates individual growth and values all voices.

Balancing seriousness of purpose with a sense of play, Oakwood students enter the world as confident and passionate individuals who are motivated to do good. Learn more by visiting https://www. oakwoodschool.

org/ Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) Founded, in 1987, the Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is the nation’s largest feminist research and action organization dedicated to women’s equality, reproductive rights and health, and non-violence. FMF programs include the Campaign for Afghan Women & Girls, the Campaign for the ERA, Feminist Campus, Girls Learn International, the National Clinic Access Project and Ms. Magazine.

Learn more by visiting https://www. feminist. org/