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?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant?

Eligible applicants: Indigenous/Native women from Colorado River Basin Tribes; Young professionals from Basin Tribes (for travel scholarships).

How often is Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant offered?

Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant

Planet Women

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Funding Amount

$45,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Indigenous/Native women from Colorado River Basin Tribes
Young professionals from Basin Tribes (for travel scholarships)

Other requirements

Organizations led by Indigenous women

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.

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

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, 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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