Black Women & Gender-Expansive Leadership Project (BWL)
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Black Women & Gender-Expansive Leadership Project
Status: Active, ongoing initiative
Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. region and broader
Focus Areas:
- Collaborated with community partners to launch convenings
- Launched board trainings inspired by the Thrive As They Lead report's recommendations
- Focus on helping Black women leaders feel seen, heard, and celebrated
Program Activities (2024-2025)
Approach
Driven by recommendations from the Thrive As They Lead report, the Foundation is launching new initiatives to uplift Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders in the region.Leadership
President & CEO: Dr. Tamara Wilds LawsonContact
Address: 712 H Street NE, Suite 1099, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 347-7737 Email: info@wawf.org Tax ID: 52-2028612Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
womenblack-womencapacity-building
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