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Grant Opportunities For Women (K-M)
Below is a listing (in alphabetical order) of the top organizations
and foundations that provide grants for women:
Levi
Strauss Foundation
The Levi Strauss Foundation (LSF) seeks to alleviate poverty on behalf
of women and youth in communities around the world where our employees
and our contractors’ employees live and work.
Focus areas include:
- Building assets
- Preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS
- Worker’s Rights
Grant Range: $250 to $458,667
More Info:
www.levistrauss.com/Citizenship/
LeviStraussFoundation.aspx
Limited
Foundation
Limited Brands is committed to being a responsible member of the global
community. They support the organizations that reflect the values and
concerns of our associates and our customers. In specific, they've targeted
programs that are responsive to the needs of women, children, education
and our communities.
Grant Amount: Varies
More Info:
www.limitedbrands.com/social_
responsibility/inclusion/index.jsp
Meeting
Professionals International (MPI) Scholarship Program
Women are the overwhelming majority of professionals in the meeting
industry, yet the overwhelming minority in leadership positions in their
corporation/organizations. In 2001, MPI launched a “Women’s
Leadership Initiative” and has since worked to change this gender-related
leadership statistic. Categories of scholarship funding include:
- College education funding
- General leadership education or academic funding
- MPI Programs- for leadership, career and education or academic funding
specifically provided by MPI
Scholarship Amounts: Not listed.
More Info:
www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=5829
Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation has three grantmaking objectives: To strengthen
education for democratic participation, To support women’s participation
in government and nongovernmental organizations, To strengthen the effectiveness
of the nonprofit sector.
Grant Amount: Varies
More Info: www.mott.org/grantseeker.aspx
Ms. Foundation
For Women
The Ms. Foundation for Women has been creating opportunities for women
and girls for 30 years. We know that when we invest in women and girls,
helping them develop their voices and skills, everyone benefits—men,
boys, families, and communities.
Grant Amount: Varies
More Info: www.ms.foundation.org
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