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Empowerment and Opportunity Fund

Gates Philanthropy Partners

Foundation Grants for Women Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

A funding vehicle through Gates Philanthropy Partners that recognizes women and girls have the power to change their world and supports initiatives that provide equal opportunities.

Focus Areas:

Women's economic empowerment
Girls' education and leadership
Expanding opportunities for women and girls to learn, lead, earn, and thrive
Addressing poverty through investments in women and girls

Geographic Scope: Global, with emphasis on low- and middle-income countries

Key Features:

Donors can maximize the value of their gifts by investing alongside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Part of Gates Philanthropy Partners' strategic approach to collaborative philanthropy
Supports evidence-based solutions

What Gates Philanthropy Partners actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 3
Total given: $1.9M
Median grant: $500K
Range: $250K–$1.15M

By dollars: New York 61%, Washington 26%, California 13%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Seattle, WA; Menlo Park, CA.

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U.s. education

$250K