How much funding does LDEI Woman of Purpose Award provide?

LDEI Woman of Purpose Award provides $10,000 plus YETI prize package in funding.

When is the deadline for LDEI Woman of Purpose Award?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

How often is LDEI Woman of Purpose Award offered?

LDEI Woman of Purpose Award runs on a every two years cycle. The next deadline is expected March 17, 2027.

LDEI Woman of Purpose Award

Les Dames D'Escoffier International Inc

Foundation Biennial Grants for Women Social Justice Grants Food Security Grants

Funding Amount

$10,000 plus YETI prize package

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Every two years
Current deadline: March 17, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

LDEI Membership: Must be an active member in good standing with minimum 3 years membership
Impact: Demonstrates and inspires others through commitment to focus areas listed above
Scope: Work has local, national, and/or international focus
Involvement: Shares time, talent, and resources to improve others' quality of life

Overview

Funder: Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) in partnership with YETI

Award Amount: $10,000 to continue philanthropic work plus customized YETI product package

Frequency: Biennial (every other year); alternates with Grande Dame Award

Geographic Scope: International

Award Purpose: Recognizes an exceptional LDEI member who has made a positive impact in local or global communities incorporating global sustainability, food justice, and public health. Celebrates visionary women making strides toward improving the food system.

Focus Areas

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to one or more of:

Global sustainability
Food justice
Public health
Farming/agriculture
Food waste systems
Culinary education

Eligibility

LDEI Membership: Must be an active member in good standing with minimum 3 years membership
Impact: Demonstrates and inspires others through commitment to focus areas listed above
Scope: Work has local, national, and/or international focus
Involvement: Shares time, talent, and resources to improve others' quality of life
Commitment: Agrees to attend award ceremony at LDEI Annual Conference
Publicity: Agrees that award and submitted collateral may be publicized

Award Benefits

$10,000 award
YETI products customized with LDEI Woman of Purpose logo
Transportation to Conference covered by LDEI
Conference registration covered by LDEI
Conference hotel lodging covered by LDEI

Address: P.O. Box 4961, Louisville, KY 40204

How to Apply

Nomination and Application Process

Eligibility: Nominee must meet all criteria and submit complete application
Who Can Nominate:
- LDEI Chapter (formal nomination)
- Another LDEI Dame
Required Materials:
- Essay from nominating Chapter/Dame (not to exceed 1,000 words) highlighting nominee's contribution to the greater good while emphasizing LDEI's vision, mission, and guiding principles
- Nominee's completed informational forms
- Visual images as requested by LDEI
Selection Process:
- Each LDEI Chapter in good standing has one vote
- Voting based on submitted essays and materials
Winner Requirements:
- Must attend award ceremony at LDEI Annual Conference
- Must agree that award may be publicized
- Must complete all requested informational forms and provide visual materials
Timeline (Biennial):
- January 25: Call for nominations opens
- March 17: Deadline for nominations
- April 3: Nomination information & ballot distributed to chapters
- May 5: Deadline for chapter ballots
- May 10: Winner announced