Apply for Together Women Rise Grants 2026–2027 (Up to $50,000 in Funding)

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

About the Grants

Together Women Rise provides funding to organizations that empower and support women and girls in low-income and marginalized communities in the Global South. They feature a different organization/project each month, providing extensive learning materials on the project and the issue being addressed, and promoting it through their nationwide chapters, website, newsletters, and social media. Grantees are assigned to be featured in a specific month based on an issue area and geography.

Together Women Rise is a community of women dedicated to achieving global gender equality. Since its founding, the organization has granted over $30 million to more than 300 grassroots organizations working to empower women and girls in low-income countries. The grants program is a core part of their mission, providing flexible funding to organizations that are often overlooked by traditional donors.

Grant Benefits

Selected organizations will receive:

• Grant amount: $35,000 – $50,000
• Extensive visibility through Together Women Rise’s nationwide chapters, website, newsletters, and social media
• Access to a network of dedicated supporters and potential long-term partners
• Promotion of the organization’s work and the issues being addressed

Why These Grants Matter

Grassroots organizations working to empower women and girls in the Global South are often the most effective agents of change, yet they consistently struggle to access funding. Traditional donors favor larger, established organizations with US 501(c)(3) status, leaving many community-based groups without the resources they need to sustain and scale their work.

Together Women Rise addresses this gap by providing flexible, multi-year funding to organizations that might otherwise be overlooked. The grants program also offers significant visibility, introducing grantees to a nationwide network of supporters who can become long-term partners and advocates. By focusing on organizations where women make up the majority of leadership and which provide access to comprehensive health services including sexual and reproductive health, Together Women Rise ensures that funding supports not just programs but also the broader ecosystem of women’s empowerment and rights.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered for a Featured Grant, applicants must provide evidence that their organization meets ALL of Together Women Rise’s eligibility requirements.

Organizational Status:

• Applicant must be a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor which is a US 501(c)(3) corporation. Together Women Rise does not accept registration documents issued by any other country.
• A fiscal sponsor is a US non-profit organization that provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable organizations that do not have a US 501(c)(3) designation.
• An applicant that does not have a US 501(c)(3) designation can submit an application with a fiscal sponsor if they have a verifiable present relationship with that fiscal sponsor that has been in existence for the past 12 months.

Financial Requirements:

• Applicant must have a minimum of $100,000 operating expenses annually for the most recent fiscal year
• Applicant must demonstrate fiscally responsible and sustainable practices within their organization

Operational Requirements:

• Applicant must demonstrate capacity and on-the-ground operations in low-income communities in the Global South for a minimum of three years
• Applicant must provide data regarding the direct impact of the organization’s program(s) that the grant would support

Leadership Requirements:

• Women must make up the majority of the leadership of your organization (i.e., board of directors and staff) at the time of application

Documentation Requirements:

• Applicant must have a website in English, unless using a fiscal sponsor
• Applicant must submit all information requested on the grant application in English
• Applicant must provide additional information as deemed necessary for Together Women Rise to make the grant decision

Prior Grant Restrictions:

• Applicant has not received a Together Women Rise grant within the past four years
• If the applicant has previously received a Rise grant, it must have satisfied ALL of Rise’s reporting requirements for that past grant

Policy Compliance:

• Applicants must adhere to Together Women Rise’s Religion Policy
• Together Women Rise recognizes that to achieve gender equality, women and girls must have equitable and consistent access to quality health care, which includes safe and full scope of sexual and reproductive health services and education

What the Grants Look For

Together Women Rise seeks organizations that demonstrate:

Empowerment Focus:

• Programs that empower women and girls in low-income and marginalized communities
• Initiatives that address root causes of gender inequality
• Community-driven approaches that center the voices of those being served

Measurable Impact:

• Clear data on direct impact of programs
• Evidence of effective use of resources
• Demonstrated outcomes and learning

Organizational Capacity:

• Strong leadership with women in majority decision-making roles
• Financial sustainability and responsible practices
• Operational experience of at least three years in target communities

Geographic Focus:

• Work in low-income communities in the Global South
• Countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are eligible

Application Process

Together Women Rise has streamlined the application process to make it more open and accessible to prospective grantees.

Step #1: Questionnaire to Determine Eligibility

First, you will be asked to complete a brief, online questionnaire to determine your eligibility for a Rise Featured Grant. This questionnaire should take only a few minutes to complete, and you will receive immediate notification about whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Step #2: Your Organization Profile

If you are considered eligible after completing the questionnaire, Together Women Rise will provide instructions for how to complete your organization’s profile via their online application site. Your profile will be secure and confidential. Once your profile is completed, you will be invited to submit your application.

Step #3: Full Application

If you are invited to complete an application, you will be asked to provide:

• A copy of your organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter, or that of your fiscal sponsor
• A copy of your current fiscal year operating budget
• Your Form 990 or Form 990 EZ, or that of your fiscal sponsor, for the two most recent consecutive years (Note: 990-Ns and 990-PFs are not accepted; if submitting a Form 990 EZ, you will be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire)
• If you have a fiscal sponsor, a certification between your organization and the fiscal sponsor

Additional Steps:

• Applicants may be required to participate in an online site visit with Rise staff and Grants and Partnership Committee members prior to final selection of grants
• Invitation to participate in an online site visit is not a guarantee or indication of funding

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the official portal before the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

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For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of Together Women Rise Grants