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Introducing the Sofia Colosimo Memorial Fund Funding Women of Color & Gender Expansive Communities Across California. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Women’s Foundation California’s grantmaking is dedicated to fostering a multiracial, feminist democracy where grassroots communities have the resources, networks, and support needed to thrive.
By investing in racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice, we help build a healthier, safer, and more prosperous California for all. Centered in building community power Culture is igniting a new way to create change Improving the safety and economic security of women in CA experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
Investing in the future leaders of feminist policy Women’s Foundation California is open to inquiries and ask that grant partners review our priorities and guidelines below to ensure our values and strategies are aligned prior reaching out to start a dialogue. If you would like to share about your work, Women’s Foundation California encourages organizations to review the information below and complete our brief questionnaire.
We prioritize supporting 501c3 & 501c4 organizations: Led by women of color and gender expansive folks Serve women of color and gender expansive communities across California With an intersectional approach that centers gender justice working in Domestic Violence/Gender Based Violence Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Employ movement building, advocacy, organizing and/or narrative change strategies special consideration for rural areas and regions with inequitable access to resources Schools (e.g. after school or extracurricular programs) Scholarships and financial aid Start-ups and small businesses Go Fund Me and other crowdfunding projects Complete our Questionnaire → Click submit to create an account on Blackbaud Nationally only 1.
9% of all philanthropic dollars go specifically to fund issues affecting women and girls – and according to Funders for LTBGQ Issues less than 1% of all philanthropic dollars goes towards issues affecting LGBTQ and gender non conforming folks. We take a trust-based approach to our grantmaking work.
We are committed to a streamlined process that tilts towards participatory grantmaking and incorporates the wisdom and perspective of movement leaders and our board members. Through our Community Power Fund which includes our Anchor Partners, the Culture Change Fund, Relief and Resilience Fund, Alums4Alums, SPI HOME cohort, and we will consider designing a restorative grant program for movement leaders.
We provide flexible funding through general operating support grants. In the rare instances when we offer project-specific funding, we make sure to include in the budget adequate support for general management costs. This work is powered by you.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) & 501(c)(4) organizations led by women of color and gender expansive individuals, serving women of color and gender expansive communities across California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.
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