About
The Featured Grants Program by Together Women Rise provides funding to organizations that empower and support women and girls in low-income and marginalized communities in the Global South. Each month, a different organization/project is featured, with extensive learning materials shared across Rise’s nationwide chapters, website, newsletters, and social media.
Grantees are assigned to be featured in a specific month based on issue area and geography, ensuring visibility and engagement with a broad audience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least USD 100,000.
- For capacity-building grants, organizations must have operating budgets between USD 100,000 and USD 1 million.
- Organizations may receive no more than one Featured Grant per four-year period.
- Fiscal sponsors may be used, but the relationship must be verifiable and at least 12 months old.
- Together Women Rise does not support:
- Debt reduction
- Grants to individuals
- Endowments
- Lobbying or political activities
- Election campaigns
- Government entities
- Building funds or campaigns
- Organizations engaging in exclusionary practices or attempting to convert beneficiaries to a particular religion or political belief are not eligible.
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Nonprofits and NGOs working to empower women and girls.
- Organizations advancing education, health, economic empowerment, and rights for marginalized communities.
- Initiatives focused on capacity building, new programs, or expansion of existing programs.
Package Inclusion
- Grant size: USD 35,000 – 50,000, paid over two years.
- Grant term: 24 months.
- At least 12 Featured Grants awarded per calendar year.
- Extensive visibility through Together Women Rise’s chapters, website, newsletters, and social media.
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility requirements.
- Submit application via the grant portal during the open cycle.
- Provide all supporting documentation by the deadline (no exceptions).
- Applications may include capacity-building proposals across operational aspects (technology, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, staff training).
Timeline
- Grant Application Portal Opens: May 5, 2026 (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Deadline for Applications: June 5, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET)
- Notification of Approved Grantees: November 2026
- Notification of Non-Approved Applicants: December 2026
- Grants Awarded: 2027
For organizations in agriculture, this grant is an opportunity to:
- Empower women farmers and entrepreneurs in rural communities.
- Support food security, nutrition, and climate resilience initiatives.
- Strengthen capacity building for women-led agricultural cooperatives.
- Promote inclusive economic growth through sustainable farming and agribusiness.
Disclaimer
This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official Together Women Rise website for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit togetherwomenrise.org.