The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is thrilled to announce a special cycle of their signature #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, in partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete and Thomas Foundation.
Donor Name: Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Challenge
Deadline: 10/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $550
Details:
The launch of this unique collaboration on today, the “International Day of the Girl Child,” is also supported by NIKE and seeks to empower and uplift young Black girls and gender-expansive youth across the southern United States, promoting mental health and wellness through the celebration of Joy!
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge was created by Southern Black Girls to introduce the concept of JOY as a vital component of mental health and self-care for young girls. The initiative awards micro-grants to applicants who have compelling and creative ideas to spread joy and positivity within their communities.
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge is open to eligible applicants residing in the 13-state region within the southern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, East Texas, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia.
The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is a collective of Black women in philanthropy, activism and girls’ work, who hold deep roots in movement-building. Led by four anchor institutions including the Appalachian Community Fund, the BlackBelt Community Foundation, the Fund for Southern Communities and the TruthSpeaks Innovation Foundation, Southern Black Girls has become a disruptor in grantmaking and is positioned as a catalyst to fundraise and provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that, intentionally, support and empower Black girls and women in the South.
Funding Information
$550 is available for #BlackGirlJoyChallenge.
Eligibility Criteria
Girls and Gender Expansive Youth Ages 12 -24 can apply.
For more information, visit SBGWC.
