Live Your Dream Award: Education and Training for Women
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $4,000
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Current deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: August 15 · November 15
From the program guidelines: “Application Period: August 15 - November 15 annually”
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Other requirements
- Women who have financial need
- Must provide primary financial support for dependents
- Must be enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program OR an undergraduate degree program
- Award may be used for any purpose that helps reach career and educational goals
Overview
Geographic Scope: Primary focus on women in the community; applications submitted to the Region for consideration
Focus Areas: Education and training for women seeking to enter or re-enter the job market, or to upgrade employment status through skills training
Eligibility:
- Women who have financial need
- Must provide primary financial support for dependents
- Must be enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program OR an undergraduate degree program
- Award may be used for any purpose that helps reach career and educational goals
Application Period: August 15 - November 15 annually
Background: Part of Soroptimist International's broader mission to improve the lives of women and girls through access to education and programs that lead to social and economic empowerment.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications are available online starting August 1st at: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/index.html
- Complete application through the Soroptimist International website
- Submit by November 15th deadline
Required Information
- Demonstrated financial need
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance to vocational/skills training or undergraduate degree program
- Statement of career and educational goals
- Explanation of how funds will help reach those goals
Questions
For questions regarding the application, email: LYDA@sisequim.org
What Soroptimist International of Sequim Club actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $61K
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $15K–$46K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Sequim, WA.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Education
- Workforce development
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