How much funding does Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants provide?

Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants provides $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants?

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

Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants

Planet Women

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Funding Amount

$3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants

Overview: Post-graduation micro-grants for women leaders in forest restoration, community development, and wildlife protection across Africa.

Geographic Scope: Africa (13+ countries)

Program Description:
The Women's Leadership Circle is an 8-month leadership development program that brings together women leaders from across Africa. After graduation, participants become eligible to receive seed grants for professional development opportunities that align with their career goals and community impact work.

Award Amount: $3,000 per grant

Focus Areas:

Forest restoration

Community development

Wildlife protection

Climate resilience

Environmental leadership

Food security

Rangeland restoration

Eligibility:

WLC program graduates

Women leaders working in environmental/conservation sectors across Africa

Recent Impact (2025):

24 women graduated from second cohort (May 2025)

$72,000 total distributed in seed grants

Participants from 13 countries with diverse backgrounds (executive directors, crop researchers, wildlife rangers)

Post-graduation outcomes: increased self-confidence, stronger leadership skills, greater sense of community

Contact:
Planet Women
Email: (see website)
Website: planetwomen.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are available to Women's Leadership Circle graduates. Specific application procedures are managed through the WLC program directly. Interested WLC participants should inquire during or after their 8-month program participation about seed grant opportunities.

Note: Detailed application instructions not provided in source materials. Contact Planet Women directly for application procedures.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

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Total given: $50K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,000–$45K

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

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