GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$1,000 per quarter, per award.
Quarterly cycle; check the FAQ on the website for exact dates.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Grants are awarded quarterly, so there are up to four funding cycles per year.
The fund acknowledges a large gap in philanthropic support for women-led and Black women-led work, suggesting demand likely outpaces supply. Competitiveness data is not published.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review the FAQ for current deadlines and guidance — 30–60 minutes
Write a proposal demonstrating innovation, sustainability, community impact, and mission alignment — 2–5 hours
Submit via the Women's Empire website before the quarterly deadline — 15 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
Proposals are evaluated on innovation, sustainability, community impact, and mission alignment — so quantifying measurable outcomes for women and girls in NYC will strengthen your application.
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