PLANET WOMEN logo

Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants

PLANET WOMEN

Foundation Annual Grants for WomenEnvironmental Conservation GrantsYouth Leadership Grants
Apply Now

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.

    Apply with Grantable Learn more

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womenenvironmental-conservationyouth-leadership

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Grants for WomenEnvironmental Conservation GrantsYouth Leadership Grants

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Foundation

    The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Monthly
    Foundation

    WAM Research Grant Program

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Rolling (Quarterly)
    Foundation

    Adrienne Shelly Foundation Production Grant (AFI's Directing Workshop for Women)

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    May 1, 2026

    Annual
    Foundation

    Adrienne Shelly Award for Best Female Director (Columbia University)

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    May 1, 2026

    Annual
    Foundation

    Adrienne Shelly Foundation Film Grant (Horizon Award/Sundance Film Festival)

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    January 1, 2027

    Annual

    Ready to apply for Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

    Apply with Grantable Learn more