The Hadassah Foundation is requesting proposals from organizations based in the U.S. with annual budgets between $250,000 and $5 million that strengthen the leadership capacity and role of self-identifying women and girls in the U.S. Jewish community.
Donor Name: Hadassah Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/11/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Grants will be awarded to organizations that:
- Promote leadership advancement, either through increasing the number and influence of women in decision-making positions across various sectors, or providing opportunities for girls and youth to acquire and hone their leadership skills with the goal of decreasing gender gaps, and
- Address ongoing challenges disproportionately impacting women and girls, including financial security, mental health, physical safety, and upholding women’s rights.
Priorities
Priority will be given to initiatives that utilize one or more of these key strategies:
- Collective approaches that promote collaboration among organizations or networks, leveraging their shared resources, expertise, and influence
- Integration of research and advocacy to implement data-driven strategies that enhance the understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by women and girls, and to promote policy changes that are in line with these findings
- Community education and empowerment to raise public awareness and encourage collective action for the advancement of women’s rights and gender equity.
Funding Information
- Grants are for $80,000, paid out over three years, beginning in January 2026 and ending in December 2028
- Payments will be made in January of each year, in the following increments: $30,000 in year one; $30,000 in year two, and $20,000 in year three.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding may not be used for capital campaigns, partisan political activities, or sponsorships to individuals. Organizations or their fiscal sponsors must have 501c (3) status.
- Collaborations among organizations are welcome but are not required; up to three participating organizations in a collaborative project can each receive a grant of up to $80,000.
For more information, visit Hadassah Foundation.
