How much funding does Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant provide?

Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant provides $45,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant

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Funding Amount

$45,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant

Overview: Grant supporting the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network's mission to create a platform for Native women working on water and natural resource issues.

Geographic Scope: Colorado River Basin (multi-state, multi-Tribal)

Program Description:
Seed funding and ongoing grant support for the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network, established in 2021 as a multi-generational team of Indigenous women leaders. IWLN creates platforms for mentorship, knowledge exchange, leadership skill-building, and succession planning for Native women in natural resource leadership.

Award Amount: $45,000 (most recent grant, September 2024)

Focus Areas:

Water and natural resource leadership

Native women mentorship and professional development

Intergenerational knowledge sharing

Leadership succession planning

Policy engagement

Activities Supported:

Monthly skill-building workshops

Educational webinars

Intergenerational gatherings and conferences

Travel scholarships for young professionals

Networking and knowledge exchange events

Speaking engagements at national conferences (e.g., Colorado River Water Users Association)

Global panels at international forums (e.g., World Water Week)

Eligibility:

Indigenous/Native women from Colorado River Basin Tribes

Young professionals from Basin Tribes (for travel scholarships)

Organizations led by Indigenous women

Recent Impact:

Established 2021

December 2024: 5 travel scholarships awarded to young professionals from 4 different Basin Tribes

Speaking participation at World Water Week Stockholm 2024

Host of burnout awareness session at Planet Women's 2024 Women and Water Convening

Contact:
Indigenous Women's Leadership Network
Planet Women
Website: planetwomen.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not specified in source materials. For scholarship opportunities:

Travel Scholarships (noted with annual awards):

Application likely available through IWLN directly

Targeted to young professionals from Colorado River Basin Tribes

Contact IWLN or Planet Women for current application cycles

Note: Specific application forms, deadlines, and procedures should be obtained by contacting Planet Women or IWLN directly.

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What Planet Women actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $50K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,000–$45K

By dollars: Arizona 90%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.

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