How much funding does Featured Grants Program provide?

Featured Grants Program provides $35,000 - $50,000 in funding.

Featured Grants Program

TOGETHER WOMEN RISE

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Women Grants for Global Health Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$35,000 - $50,000

Deadline

June 5, 2026

58 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Featured Grants Program

Overview: Together Women Rise funds grants and partnerships that support global gender equality by providing direct services to grassroots organizations empowering women and girls in low-income communities in the Global South.

Geographic Scope: Global South including countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East. Does NOT fund projects in the U.S. or countries sanctioned by the U.S.

Focus Areas:

Women's economic opportunities and empowerment

Education and literacy

Women's health and maternal/child health

Gender-based violence prevention

Safety and security

Climate justice and environmental sustainability

Leadership development

Food security and nutrition

Clean water and sanitation

Poverty elimination

Program Details:

At least 12 Featured Grants awarded per calendar year

Grant term: 24 months (2 years)

Award amount: $35,000 to $50,000 paid over two years

One organization may receive no more than one Featured Grant per four-year period

Integrated approaches addressing multiple interconnected challenges are prioritized

Monthly featured grantees receive extensive learning materials and promotion through nationwide chapters, website, newsletters, webinars, and social media

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a US 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor with verifiable relationship of at least 12 months

Minimum $100,000 operating expenses annually for most recent fiscal year

Minimum 3 years on-the-ground operations in low-income communities in the Global South

Women must make up the majority of board and staff leadership at time of application

Must provide data on direct impact of programs

Must demonstrate fiscal responsibility and sustainable practices

Must have website in English (unless using fiscal sponsor)

Must submit all application information in English

Has not received a Together Women Rise grant within past 4 years

If previously received Rise grant, must have satisfied all reporting requirements

Must adhere to Together Women Rise's Religion Policy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

What Together Women Rise Will NOT Support:

Debt reduction

Grants to individuals

Endowments

Lobbying or political activities/parties

Election campaigns

Government entities

Building funds or campaigns

Organizations engaging in exclusionary practices based on religion or political affiliation

Organizations attempting to convert beneficiaries to particular religious faith or political party/belief

Capacity Building Grants:

Only organizations with operating budgets between $100,000 and $1 million may apply

Can span all operational aspects (technology, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, staff training)

Contact Information:

Email: grants@togetherwomenrise.org

Address: P.O. Box 25633, Greenville, SC 29616

Phone: (864) 335-8401

Website: togetherwomenrise.org

Information Sessions (2026):

April 28, 2026 | 8–9:30 a.m. ET

April 30, 2026 | 12–1:30 p.m. ET

Office hours: May 19 and June 1 (times and registration to be shared)

Grant Cycle Timeline:

Application opens: May 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET

Application deadline: June 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET

Approved grantees notified: November 2026

Denied applicants notified: December 2026

How to Apply

Application Process

Together Women Rise has streamlined the application process to be more open and accessible. The process has three steps:

#### Step #1: Eligibility Questionnaire
1. Complete brief online questionnaire to determine eligibility
2. Takes only a few minutes
3. Receive immediate notification of eligibility status

#### Step #2: Organization Profile
1. If eligible after questionnaire, receive instructions for completing organization profile
2. Profile completed via secure, confidential online application site
3. Upon completion, invited to submit full application

#### Step #3: Full Application
If invited to complete full application, you will be asked to provide:

Required Documentation:

Copy of organization's IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter (or that of fiscal sponsor)

Copy of current fiscal year operating budget

Form 990 or Form 990 EZ for the two most recent consecutive years (or that of fiscal sponsor)

- If submitting Form 990 Z, must complete supplemental questionnaire
- Do NOT accept 990-Ns or 990-PFs

If using fiscal sponsor: certification/agreement between organization and fiscal sponsor

Additional Requirement:

Applicants may be required to participate in an online site visit with Rise staff and Grants and Partnership Committee members prior to final selection

Site visit invitation is NOT a guarantee or indication of funding

#### If Approved for Funding
Grant recipients must:
1. Sign funding agreement before any announcement can be made
2. Payment schedule: 60% when agreement signed; 30% upon interim report; 10% upon final report
3. Provide deliverables for member learning program:
- Five high-resolution photographs
- Video recording (4-5 minutes) about organization and funded project
- 1-3 impact stories over the two-year period
- Templates and instructions provided after award
4. Participate in check-ins: 1-2 check-ins with Rise staff during two-year period
5. Participate in monthly national webinar during designated featured month to share information with Rise members
6. Submit reports:
- Interim report at one-year mark
- Final report upon project completion