GRANT 183:
Ubuntu Performance Camp 2K16
03/07/2016
Bringing slam poetry to the streets of Philly.
Bringing slam poetry to the streets of Philly.
GRANT 182:
#RiseUp – Sexual Assault Survivor Rights Act
02/29/2016
Empowering sexual assault survivors with civil rights.
Empowering sexual assault survivors with civil rights.
GRANT 181:
Sidewalk Kintsukuroi
02/22/2016
You will never look at sidewalk cracks the same way again.
You will never look at sidewalk cracks the same way again.
GRANT 180:
GotScience.org
02/15/2016
Got science? You do, now!
Got science? You do, now!
GRANT 179:
SenseU
02/08/2016
A decision-based narrative game that teaches young adults about sex & positive body image.
A decision-based narrative game that teaches young adults about sex & positive body image.
GRANT 178:
Free Canes for Veterans
02/01/2016
A gift of love from one Veteran to another.
A gift of love from one Veteran to another.
GRANT 177:
Fallen Fruit
01/25/2016
Share Your Fruit. Change the World
Share Your Fruit. Change the World
GRANT 176:
Portland Wheelers
01/18/2016
Outdoor biking fun for people living with disabilities.
Outdoor biking fun for people living with disabilities.
GRANT 175:
Awesome Summit 2016
01/11/2016
Celebrating "Awesome!"
Celebrating "Awesome!"
GRANT 174:
Emojination
01/04/2016
Where is the dumpling emoji?
Where is the dumpling emoji?
GRANT 173:
The Youth and Gender Media Project
12/28/2015
Using media to create communities where all genders are celebrated and all children are loved.
Using media to create communities where all genders are celebrated and all children are loved.
GRANT 172:
Women Lead Nepal
12/21/2015
Women LEAD's office in Nepal suffered severe damage during the April 25th earthquake. It's time to rebuild.
Women LEAD's office in Nepal suffered severe damage during the April 25th earthquake. It's time to rebuild.
GRANT 171:
Out of My Head
12/14/2015
A film that dissects the history and mystery of the migraine.
A film that dissects the history and mystery of the migraine.
GRANT 170:
The Handi Project
12/07/2015
Bringing young Ifugao students on field trips, for the first time ever.
Bringing young Ifugao students on field trips, for the first time ever.
GRANT 169:
Bad Date Coalition
11/30/2015
A social action group dedicated to improving safety for people involved in sex work.
A social action group dedicated to improving safety for people involved in sex work.
GRANT 168:
Human Trafficking Conference 2016
11/23/2015
A high school student-run and created conference dedicated to shedding light on the truths about human trafficking in the U.S.
A high school student-run and created conference dedicated to shedding light on the truths about human trafficking in the U.S.
GRANT 167:
Generation Development Initiative
11/16/2015
Working to create an enabling environment where boys and men will support and empower girls and women to achieve their full potential.
Working to create an enabling environment where boys and men will support and empower girls and women to achieve their full potential.
GRANT 166:
Daily Table
11/09/2015
A health care initiative, disguised as a grocery store
A health care initiative, disguised as a grocery store
GRANT 165:
Traveling While Black
11/02/2015
A storytelling project that immerses global audiences in the American story of minorities’ struggle for freedom of movement.
A storytelling project that immerses global audiences in the American story of minorities’ struggle for freedom of movement.
GRANT 164:
T.E.A.M. MCAULEY
10/26/2015
In memory of Mary McAuley.
In memory of Mary McAuley.
GRANT 163:
50X50: RECOVERING THE CLASSICS (Durham)
10/19/2015
Every book deserves a great cover!
Every book deserves a great cover!
GRANT 162:
Lava Mae
10/12/2015
Delivering dignity one shower at a time.
Delivering dignity one shower at a time.
GRANT 161:
Nemo’s Garden
10/05/2015
Growing plants underwater is a REAL thing!
Growing plants underwater is a REAL thing!
GRANT 160:
Making Mayhem!
09/28/2015
Providing students with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism with social skills training through poetry and improv.
Providing students with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism with social skills training through poetry and improv.
GRANT 159:
Second Puberty
09/21/2015
A humorous, informative guide to HRT.
A humorous, informative guide to HRT.
GRANT 158:
Her Story
09/14/2015
A new media series created BY trans and queer women FOR trans and queer women.
A new media series created BY trans and queer women FOR trans and queer women.
GRANT 157:
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument
09/07/2015
A monument to honor the Tennessee women who secured ratification of the 19th Amendment and made Woman Suffrage the law of the land.
A monument to honor the Tennessee women who secured ratification of the 19th Amendment and made Woman Suffrage the law of the land.
GRANT 156:
KIDPACKS
08/31/2015
This back-to-school initiative provides students with the supplies they need to excel in the classroom.
This back-to-school initiative provides students with the supplies they need to excel in the classroom.
GRANT 155:
Uganda’s Drama Festival
08/24/2015
This Drama Festival in Uganda elevates women’s voices through music, drama, and dance.
This Drama Festival in Uganda elevates women’s voices through music, drama, and dance.
GRANT 154:
Last Call
08/17/2015
A documentary that goes inside the life of a remarkable Buddhist priest doing suicide prevention work in Japan
A documentary that goes inside the life of a remarkable Buddhist priest doing suicide prevention work in Japan
GRANT 153:
Fast Driver Mom
08/10/2015
Ayesha is a mom on a mission. She loves to drive, loves fast cars and has entered the world of high performance driving.
Ayesha is a mom on a mission. She loves to drive, loves fast cars and has entered the world of high performance driving.
GRANT 152 :
Adaptive Dance Camp
08/03/2015
This dance company provides unlimited possibilities through dance for youth with physical and developmental disabilities.
This dance company provides unlimited possibilities through dance for youth with physical and developmental disabilities.
GRANT 151:
Adopt-A-Jean
07/27/2015
Changing lives… one pair of jeans at a time.
Changing lives… one pair of jeans at a time.
GRANT 150 :
Well-Groomed
07/20/2015
A short film revealing the colorful, vibrant, and extreme world of competitive, creative dog grooming.
A short film revealing the colorful, vibrant, and extreme world of competitive, creative dog grooming.
GRANT 149:
A Carnival Fantasy: Where Anything is Possible
07/13/2015
Move over cancer, this 17-year-old isn't going to let you ruin the fun. Angel Eaton is having a carnival extravaganza!
Move over cancer, this 17-year-old isn't going to let you ruin the fun. Angel Eaton is having a carnival extravaganza!
GRANT 148:
Panzi’s Holistic Healing for Sexual Violence Survivors
07/06/2015
Healing women, and restoring lives.
Healing women, and restoring lives.
GRANT 147:
Rock Camp for Girls Montreal
06/29/2015
A place where girls get together to learn and make music in the name of empowerment and community building.
A place where girls get together to learn and make music in the name of empowerment and community building.
GRANT 146:
Simply Music Gateway
06/22/2015
A FREE revolutionary music education program for children with special needs.
A FREE revolutionary music education program for children with special needs.
GRANT 145:
Feminist Camp
06/15/2015
A transformative week of feminism in action that can’t be found anywhere else.
A transformative week of feminism in action that can’t be found anywhere else.
GRANT 144:
Celebrating DC Women in Tech 2015
06/08/2015
An article about women in tech went viral, and prompted a convening and solidarity in the DC community.
An article about women in tech went viral, and prompted a convening and solidarity in the DC community.
GRANT 143:
Unconventional Apology Project
06/01/2015
Sparked by a family tragedy, the portrait and interview series focuses on female survivors of domestic violence.
Sparked by a family tragedy, the portrait and interview series focuses on female survivors of domestic violence.
GRANT 142:
The Untold Story of Somali Women’s Basketball Team
05/25/2015
The upcoming feature documentary 'Nation's Hope' tells the story of Somali girls who have overcome struggle by playing basketball.
The upcoming feature documentary 'Nation's Hope' tells the story of Somali girls who have overcome struggle by playing basketball.
GRANT 141:
Hands of Honour
05/18/2015
Hands of Honour employs those without access to work in an upcycling program, beautifying urban spaces.
Hands of Honour employs those without access to work in an upcycling program, beautifying urban spaces.
GRANT 140:
Little Lotus
05/11/2015
NASA technology comforts babies at home while saving the lives of babies abroad
NASA technology comforts babies at home while saving the lives of babies abroad
GRANT 139:
Step By Step Haiti
05/04/2015
A clinic that treats people who live with diabetes is committed to ending unnecessary amputations
A clinic that treats people who live with diabetes is committed to ending unnecessary amputations
GRANT 138:
Clear The Air
04/27/2015
Clear the air by making necessary and relevant information available to all.
Clear the air by making necessary and relevant information available to all.
GRANT 137:
Kolossos Bike Zoo
04/20/2015
Katrina Brees, a former Queen of Carnival, is using her parade-building skills to make a difference in the animal kingdom
Katrina Brees, a former Queen of Carnival, is using her parade-building skills to make a difference in the animal kingdom
GRANT 136:
Hollaback! Bahamas
04/09/2015
No more room for sexual harassment in The Bahamas!
No more room for sexual harassment in The Bahamas!
GRANT 135:
Sex Education for Social Justice
03/30/2015
Sex education helps teach social justice!
Sex education helps teach social justice!
GRANT 134:
Subsistence Research Center of Southern Illinois
03/23/2015
The revolution might begin with at an infoshop
The revolution might begin with at an infoshop
GRANT 133:
LA Storytellers Outdoor Film Series
03/16/2015
LA Renaissance to host a monthly outdoor film series featuring diverse and female filmmakers.
LA Renaissance to host a monthly outdoor film series featuring diverse and female filmmakers.
GRANT 132:
Hope on a String: Marching Band Project
03/09/2015
Hope on a String encourages the Haitian community to make and perform their own healing music for those who need it most.
Hope on a String encourages the Haitian community to make and perform their own healing music for those who need it most.
GRANT 131:
Menstrual Pad Project for girls in Nepal
03/03/2015
A non-profit powerhouse brings economic empowerment and better healthcare to girls in Nepal.
A non-profit powerhouse brings economic empowerment and better healthcare to girls in Nepal.
GRANT 130:
Disparate Minds: Progressive Art Studios
02/23/2015
Progressive studios across the country make room for adult artists living with developmental disabilities!
Progressive studios across the country make room for adult artists living with developmental disabilities!
GRANT 129:
The Director List
02/16/2015
An ever-expanding online compendium of female directors in television and film.
An ever-expanding online compendium of female directors in television and film.
GRANT 128:
Future Doctors for South Sudan
02/09/2015
An ongoing movement to educate, train and support aspiring doctors in South Sudan.
An ongoing movement to educate, train and support aspiring doctors in South Sudan.
GRANT 127:
Perform: oil & duct tape installation
02/02/2015
An evocative exhibition that explores how people connect and communicate in the digital age.
An evocative exhibition that explores how people connect and communicate in the digital age.
GRANT 126:
Selma Student Tickets
01/26/2015
A major studio partners with NYC business leaders to provide students free admission to “SELMA”
A major studio partners with NYC business leaders to provide students free admission to “SELMA”
GRANT 125:
Atlanta FREE Store
01/19/2015
An ongoing food and clothing drive that helps people of all income levels meet basic needs.
An ongoing food and clothing drive that helps people of all income levels meet basic needs.
GRANT 124:
Art Barter Mexico
01/12/2015
A cross-continental platform of free exchange between artists and the public.
A cross-continental platform of free exchange between artists and the public.
GRANT 123:
Street Symphony
01/05/2015
A collective of musical humanitarians bringing the healing power of beautiful music to the masses.
A collective of musical humanitarians bringing the healing power of beautiful music to the masses.
GRANT 122:
EL BIBLIOBANDIDO
12/29/2014
A creative literacy initiative that's taking Honduras by storm.
A creative literacy initiative that's taking Honduras by storm.
GRANT 121:
Middle East Film Initiative
12/22/2014
A community-based forum connecting a diverse spectrum of local media and entertainment professionals.
A community-based forum connecting a diverse spectrum of local media and entertainment professionals.
GRANT 120:
Empowering Epilepsy
12/15/2014
Non-profit devoted to removing the stigmas and limitations associated with epilepsy.
Non-profit devoted to removing the stigmas and limitations associated with epilepsy.
GRANT 119:
Women’s Health: HPV & Pap Screening
12/08/2014
Providing free HPV and pap tests for poverty-afflicted patients.
Providing free HPV and pap tests for poverty-afflicted patients.
GRANT 118:
Say It In Color: Art for Suicide Survivors
12/01/2014
An avenue for emotional healing through creative expression for troubled youth.
An avenue for emotional healing through creative expression for troubled youth.
GRANT 117:
Viva Verdi!
11/23/2014
This upcoming documentary showcases the beauty of humanity through music and generosity.
This upcoming documentary showcases the beauty of humanity through music and generosity.
GRANT 116:
MisAdventures Magazine
11/17/2014
An online publication featuring the world's most adventurous women.
An online publication featuring the world's most adventurous women.
GRANT 115:
Kyn :: Democratizing Philanthropy
11/10/2014
An online launchpad for emerging philanthropists.
An online launchpad for emerging philanthropists.
GRANT 114:
MusicWorks
11/03/2014
Music therapy services for South Africa's children in marginalized communities.
Music therapy services for South Africa's children in marginalized communities.
GRANT 113:
Mobile Cinema
10/27/2014
Films that challenge communities in Central Africa to confront difficult realities and reach peaceful resolutions.
Films that challenge communities in Central Africa to confront difficult realities and reach peaceful resolutions.
GRANT 112:
Every Child Deserves A Chance At Life
10/20/2014
Providing sound sleep, and dreams of a better tomorrow, for Congolese orphans.
Providing sound sleep, and dreams of a better tomorrow, for Congolese orphans.
GRANT 111:
Spawn of the Gerrymander
10/13/2014
The six-headed sequel to a landmark illustration powered by social commentary.
The six-headed sequel to a landmark illustration powered by social commentary.
GRANT 110:
Creating Butterflies
10/06/2014
Helping breast cancer survivors receive reconstruction.
Helping breast cancer survivors receive reconstruction.
GRANT 109:
Project41
09/29/2014
An agricultural-centered solution to poverty and malnourishment.
An agricultural-centered solution to poverty and malnourishment.
GRANT 108:
Re-resonate
09/22/2014
A mobile music studio that develops innovative ways to use technology responsibly.
A mobile music studio that develops innovative ways to use technology responsibly.
GRANT 107:
PET Thatch Project
09/15/2014
Plastic roof construction in Ecuador introduces a smarter way to recycle.
Plastic roof construction in Ecuador introduces a smarter way to recycle.
GRANT 106:
Knoxville Creative Reuse
09/08/2014
Inspiring environmentally sustainable behavior by recycling old materials.
Inspiring environmentally sustainable behavior by recycling old materials.
GRANT 105:
Young Voices Gathering
09/01/2014
A think-tank assembled in the interests of young girls all over the world.
A think-tank assembled in the interests of young girls all over the world.
GRANT 104:
Flipping Physics
08/25/2014
A radical approach to teaching that replaces traditional lectures with interactive videos.
A radical approach to teaching that replaces traditional lectures with interactive videos.
GRANT 103:
Music & Environmental Sustainability in Tanzania
08/18/2014
Protecting music means protecting trees!
Protecting music means protecting trees!
GRANT 102:
Free Shakespeare in the Parks
08/11/2014
Shakespeare's timeless tales are reaching new audiences through outdoor theatre.
Shakespeare's timeless tales are reaching new audiences through outdoor theatre.
GRANT 101:
The Human in the Bird, opera buffa
08/04/2014
An artistic investigation into the effects of human interaction & environment on the language of birds.
An artistic investigation into the effects of human interaction & environment on the language of birds.
GRANT 100:
IAmElemental Action Figures for Girls
07/28/2014
Two mothers introduce a line of action figures tailored to empowering young girls.
Two mothers introduce a line of action figures tailored to empowering young girls.
GRANT 99:
Awareness and Prevention Through Art
07/20/2014
Painting the towns in North Jordan with Syrian and Jordanian youth.
Painting the towns in North Jordan with Syrian and Jordanian youth.
GRANT 98:
HIV Prevention Software for India
07/14/2014
The first research-based, data-driven approach to transnational HIV prevention.
The first research-based, data-driven approach to transnational HIV prevention.
GRANT 97:
Lighting the Way to Success
07/07/2014
An awesome investment in education and solar power to shine light on inspiring minds.
An awesome investment in education and solar power to shine light on inspiring minds.
GRANT 96:
TENT ED
06/26/2014
A rapid impact project supporting the education of Syrian children.
A rapid impact project supporting the education of Syrian children.
GRANT 95:
Prototypo
06/23/2014
Font fetishists find fulfillment in an open-source online application that allows them to design their own typefaces.
Font fetishists find fulfillment in an open-source online application that allows them to design their own typefaces.
GRANT 94:
A mobile tool lending library
06/16/2014
Detroit's free tool library on wheels.
Detroit's free tool library on wheels.
GRANT 93:
Dancing Hearts Foundation 4 Kids
06/09/2014
Educating, motivating and empowering youth through dance!
Educating, motivating and empowering youth through dance!
GRANT 92:
Health Navigators
05/28/2014
OHR's Health Navigators are leading Mfangano Island's patients to the mainland for solid healthcare.
OHR's Health Navigators are leading Mfangano Island's patients to the mainland for solid healthcare.
GRANT 91:
Skies Painted With Unnumbered Sparks
05/26/2014
Exploring public art and urban transformation to create dynamic, accessible art spaces.
Exploring public art and urban transformation to create dynamic, accessible art spaces.
GRANT 90:
Paper Doll Parties in the Park
05/14/2014
Parks, parties and vintage paper dolls create conversation around diversity, identity and individual narrative.
Parks, parties and vintage paper dolls create conversation around diversity, identity and individual narrative.
GRANT 89:
Critter Bitters
05/12/2014
Handcrafted cocktail bitters made with real roasted crickets.
Handcrafted cocktail bitters made with real roasted crickets.
GRANT 88:
Hot Bread Kitchen
05/05/2014
Non-profit baking multi-ethnic breads and increasing access to the culinary industry for women & minority entrepreneurs.
Non-profit baking multi-ethnic breads and increasing access to the culinary industry for women & minority entrepreneurs.
GRANT 87:
Tea + Purpose
04/28/2014
A gathering for women that inspires action-oriented conversations over tea to create a community of people who live purposefully.
A gathering for women that inspires action-oriented conversations over tea to create a community of people who live purposefully.
GRANT 86:
Mikst / Me-di-an
04/21/2014
A photo and video archive comprised of mixed race people of all ages, from all walks of life.
A photo and video archive comprised of mixed race people of all ages, from all walks of life.
GRANT 85:
The Morbid Anatomy Museum
04/14/2014
LiveStream capturing the world of art and medicine, death and culture.
LiveStream capturing the world of art and medicine, death and culture.
GRANT 84:
Jafflechutes
04/07/2014
A jafflechute is a jaffle (delicious) attached to a parachute (soft landing). Melbourne's 1st float-down eatery comes to NYC.
A jafflechute is a jaffle (delicious) attached to a parachute (soft landing). Melbourne's 1st float-down eatery comes to NYC.
GRANT 83:
Frame by Frame
03/31/2014
A documentary exploring Afghanistan's recent revolution of photography through four local photojournalists.
A documentary exploring Afghanistan's recent revolution of photography through four local photojournalists.
GRANT 82:
Ka Pa Hula Na Pua o Kamali’i
03/24/2014
Traditional hula halau based in Houston & dedicated to the preservation of the Hawaiian culture.
Traditional hula halau based in Houston & dedicated to the preservation of the Hawaiian culture.
GRANT 81:
Mothlight Microcinema
03/17/2014
Monthly screening events bringing high quality film & video to Detroit audiences.
Monthly screening events bringing high quality film & video to Detroit audiences.
GRANT 80:
Terminus
03/10/2014
Site-specific installations made out of blacklight and twine create “three-dimensional drawings”
Site-specific installations made out of blacklight and twine create “three-dimensional drawings”
GRANT 79:
Mondays at Racine
03/03/2014
Every third Monday of the month, two sisters open the doors of their hair salon to women diagnosed with cancer.
Every third Monday of the month, two sisters open the doors of their hair salon to women diagnosed with cancer.
GRANT 78:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
The Indigo Theatre Project
02/28/2014
A company of passion & purpose, dedicated to producing plays which benefit related non-profit organizations.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A company of passion & purpose, dedicated to producing plays which benefit related non-profit organizations.
GRANT 77:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
B’Seder
02/27/2014
A social medium for Polish and Jewish communities
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A social medium for Polish and Jewish communities
GRANT 76:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
EpiBone
02/26/2014
A revolutionary bone reconstruction company that allows patients to “grow their own bone”.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A revolutionary bone reconstruction company that allows patients to “grow their own bone”.
GRANT 75:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Naked Narratives
02/25/2014
A weekly writing salon for women to share and celebrate their bodies.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A weekly writing salon for women to share and celebrate their bodies.
GRANT 74:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
FESTIVAL MEET SHARE DANCE
02/24/2014
Exposing local communities to the world of dance & disability—a truly powerful expression.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Exposing local communities to the world of dance & disability—a truly powerful expression.
GRANT 73:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
HOLOSCENES
02/23/2014
Artistic director, designer, and visionary Lars Jan is submerging us in this live aquatic performance spectacle.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Artistic director, designer, and visionary Lars Jan is submerging us in this live aquatic performance spectacle.
GRANT 72:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Peer Resources
02/22/2014
Rey Carr has amassed an impressive collection of publications and now he's moving that knowledge online.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Rey Carr has amassed an impressive collection of publications and now he's moving that knowledge online.
GRANT 71:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
BOTS POTS
02/21/2014
BOTS Pots program uses innovation & fresh vegetation to get to the root of Connecticut's homeless problem.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
BOTS Pots program uses innovation & fresh vegetation to get to the root of Connecticut's homeless problem.
GRANT 70:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
LET THE KIDS SURF IN THE PHILIPPINES
02/20/2014
Philippine initiative finds a way to turn surfing into higher grades and lower attrition.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Philippine initiative finds a way to turn surfing into higher grades and lower attrition.
GRANT 69:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Tribal Justice
02/18/2014
Human Rights pioneer, Ruth Cowan, sheds light on Native American culture with her new film "Tribal Justice."
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Human Rights pioneer, Ruth Cowan, sheds light on Native American culture with her new film "Tribal Justice."
GRANT 68:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
EcoSan Toilets in Kenya
02/17/2014
Sanitation Superhero William Aludo targets Primary School in Kenya.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Sanitation Superhero William Aludo targets Primary School in Kenya.
GRANT 67:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
MEETING OF INDIGENOUS MIDWIVES
02/17/2014
Mexico's indigenous midwives fight to preserve their culture.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Mexico's indigenous midwives fight to preserve their culture.
GRANT 66:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
THE DINNER PARTY
02/16/2014
Lennon & Carla are using the power of dinner parties to overcome loss, with love.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Lennon & Carla are using the power of dinner parties to overcome loss, with love.
GRANT 65:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
SPARK GIRLS
02/15/2014
Combating illiteracy of young girls in marginalized & underprivileged communities in Zimbabwe.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Combating illiteracy of young girls in marginalized & underprivileged communities in Zimbabwe.
GRANT 64:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
AWESOMeFEET
02/14/2014
The world-traveling Michigan native spreading the word firsthand about the joys of good-old fashioned footwork.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
The world-traveling Michigan native spreading the word firsthand about the joys of good-old fashioned footwork.
GRANT 63:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
02/13/2014
"We are in effect enculturating kids from the very beginning to see women & girls as not taking up half of the space." -Geena Davis
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
"We are in effect enculturating kids from the very beginning to see women & girls as not taking up half of the space." -Geena Davis
GRANT 62:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Babies in Space
02/12/2014
The world of Lucy McRae is one that traverses fashion, technology and the body into one awesome creation after another.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
The world of Lucy McRae is one that traverses fashion, technology and the body into one awesome creation after another.
GRANT 61:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
DIY Sustainable Art Symposium
02/11/2014
This summer, Margaret and 3 others are launching their DIY Sustainable Art Symposium for artists everywhere.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
This summer, Margaret and 3 others are launching their DIY Sustainable Art Symposium for artists everywhere.
GRANT 60:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
IRCA Capacity Startup Building
02/10/2014
A community of refugees in Boise, Idaho welcomes the displaced with a transformational mentorship program.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A community of refugees in Boise, Idaho welcomes the displaced with a transformational mentorship program.
GRANT 59:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Pop-Up Repair
02/09/2014
A group of theater artists target New York City boroughs with a zany pop-up shop that challenges you to rethink recycling.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A group of theater artists target New York City boroughs with a zany pop-up shop that challenges you to rethink recycling.
GRANT 58:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Open Arms
02/08/2014
Central Texas Birth Center is creating a positive birth experience for low-income moms in Texas.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Central Texas Birth Center is creating a positive birth experience for low-income moms in Texas.
GRANT 57:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Edgehill Bike Club
02/07/2014
This club gives kids something positive to do to stay out of trouble & see the world from a new perspective - on a bike.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
This club gives kids something positive to do to stay out of trouble & see the world from a new perspective - on a bike.
GRANT 56:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Modern Loss
02/06/2014
A place to share the unbelievably hilarious, and unexpectedly beautiful terrain of navigating your life after a death.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A place to share the unbelievably hilarious, and unexpectedly beautiful terrain of navigating your life after a death.
GRANT 55:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Blended Rhythms
02/05/2014
Kate Spanos & Dominique Mbaye are rousing up the tiny island of Montserrat with spicy Irish reels alongside African rhythms.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Kate Spanos & Dominique Mbaye are rousing up the tiny island of Montserrat with spicy Irish reels alongside African rhythms.
GRANT 54:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Angel Heart Pajama Project
02/04/2014
Dedicated to bringing comfort to foster children with gifts books and pajamas, and reminding us of the goodness in the world.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Dedicated to bringing comfort to foster children with gifts books and pajamas, and reminding us of the goodness in the world.
GRANT 53:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Dark Matter
02/01/2014
Self-censorship was part of daily life for new media artist and art activist, Morehshin Allahyari.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Self-censorship was part of daily life for new media artist and art activist, Morehshin Allahyari.
GRANT 52:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Infinity Burial Project
02/01/2014
The Infinity Burial Suit that commits our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
The Infinity Burial Suit that commits our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death.
GRANT 51:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
SPINALpedia
02/01/2014
A free user-generated how-to video network to help adapt to life with paralysis.
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
A free user-generated how-to video network to help adapt to life with paralysis.
GRANT 50:
Volunteer Handymen
01/27/2014
The Volunteer Handymen of Malta are recruited retired men that are volunteering to help families in need.
The Volunteer Handymen of Malta are recruited retired men that are volunteering to help families in need.
GRANT 49:
Take A Seat, Make A Friend
01/20/2014
This is what happens when two strangers sit in a ball pit and talk about life's big questions.
This is what happens when two strangers sit in a ball pit and talk about life's big questions.
GRANT 48:
Solo No Puedo
01/13/2014
Dr. Luis Vasquez, had a dream: build a state of the art, volunteer-run hospital in the middle of a Peruvian jungle.
Dr. Luis Vasquez, had a dream: build a state of the art, volunteer-run hospital in the middle of a Peruvian jungle.
GRANT 47:
Warmth in Afganistan
01/06/2014
This product with a mission is keeping vulnerable low-birth-weight and premature infants safe and warm.
This product with a mission is keeping vulnerable low-birth-weight and premature infants safe and warm.
GRANT 46:
Wishes and Wellness
12/30/2013
Empowering cancer patients and survivors by fulfilling ‘bucket list’ wishes.
Empowering cancer patients and survivors by fulfilling ‘bucket list’ wishes.
GRANT 45:
Donkeys for Development
12/23/2013
A changemaker working with donkeys to transform lives in this rural town of South Africa.
A changemaker working with donkeys to transform lives in this rural town of South Africa.
GRANT 44:
Sweet Dreams
12/16/2013
Alexis and Jennie had a dream to start a business that made taste buds happy and hearts feel good.
Alexis and Jennie had a dream to start a business that made taste buds happy and hearts feel good.
GRANT 43:
The Mlangarini Project
12/09/2013
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
GRANT 42:
No, No Estamos Locos
12/02/2013
Sharing stories from Mexico City on tortilla papers.
Sharing stories from Mexico City on tortilla papers.
GRANT 41:
Community Canvases
11/25/2013
Making Buffalo and Western New York a more connected city through public art project and events.
Making Buffalo and Western New York a more connected city through public art project and events.
GRANT 40:
Hope Through Common Threads
11/18/2013
Providing a space for refugee women to preserve their cultures and transition to life in America with more ease.
Providing a space for refugee women to preserve their cultures and transition to life in America with more ease.
GRANT 39:
Dances Made to Order
11/11/2013
Every month, 3 talented artists are invited to create a 5-minute dance film on a theme selected by community.
Every month, 3 talented artists are invited to create a 5-minute dance film on a theme selected by community.
GRANT 38:
Performance, Potluck & Punch
11/04/2013
Potlucks include two ingredients key to cultural transformation: food and shared experience.
Potlucks include two ingredients key to cultural transformation: food and shared experience.
GRANT 37:
Employee of the Month
10/28/2013
Catie Lazarus laughed all the way to the job bank. And now she is bringing others along with her.
Catie Lazarus laughed all the way to the job bank. And now she is bringing others along with her.
GRANT 36:
Best of the Fests
10/21/2013
Tammy Lynn Gilmore is a filmmaker and actor with Festivus for the Rest of Us on the brain.
Tammy Lynn Gilmore is a filmmaker and actor with Festivus for the Rest of Us on the brain.
GRANT 35:
Burn Survivor Conference
10/14/2013
The Wise Foundation conference will provide rehabilitation and reintegration for young adult survivors of burns.
The Wise Foundation conference will provide rehabilitation and reintegration for young adult survivors of burns.
GRANT 34:
Roma Ecology
10/07/2013
Little is known about the inner workings of the nomadic community that is Roma, but with this AWB grant, that’s about to change!
Little is known about the inner workings of the nomadic community that is Roma, but with this AWB grant, that’s about to change!
GRANT 33:
International Online Opera
09/30/2013
A Twitter community of opera singers & fans across the world facilitate an online performance.
A Twitter community of opera singers & fans across the world facilitate an online performance.
GRANT 32:
Beauty and The Endangered Species
09/23/2013
False eyelashes used to promote conservation efforts around the Southern Ground-Hornbill in South Africa. Seriously.
False eyelashes used to promote conservation efforts around the Southern Ground-Hornbill in South Africa. Seriously.
GRANT 31:
You & Me
09/16/2013
Discovering the cultural similarities and differences in mourning, while providing a one of a kind experience.
Discovering the cultural similarities and differences in mourning, while providing a one of a kind experience.
GRANT 30:
Coconut Tree Climbers
09/09/2013
The ladders of success for women in India’s Kanyakumari District come by way of coconut trees!
The ladders of success for women in India’s Kanyakumari District come by way of coconut trees!
GRANT 29:
Bat Cloud
09/02/2013
When Professor and Architect Joyce Hwang sent us a Bat-Signal (quite literally) what else could we do but answer with awesome?
When Professor and Architect Joyce Hwang sent us a Bat-Signal (quite literally) what else could we do but answer with awesome?
GRANT 28:
China’s Magic Hospital
08/26/2013
The Circus comes to town for over 5,000 sick children each year in China’s Beijing hospitals.
The Circus comes to town for over 5,000 sick children each year in China’s Beijing hospitals.
GRANT 27:
Community Garden Yields Wellness for Alabamians
08/19/2013
Step right up Alabamians! The Capstone Rural Health Center (CRHC) in Parrish is serving up FREE healthy food fare.
Step right up Alabamians! The Capstone Rural Health Center (CRHC) in Parrish is serving up FREE healthy food fare.
GRANT 26:
Twistedly Dandified
08/12/2013
If you’ve never been Twistedly Dandified, then Bobby Zokaites invites you to climb into the wonder.
If you’ve never been Twistedly Dandified, then Bobby Zokaites invites you to climb into the wonder.
GRANT 25:
Green Graffiti, Moss Murals for Montessori
08/05/2013
Not only will these children learn about moss, they’ll become graffiti artists, using "moss paint."
Not only will these children learn about moss, they’ll become graffiti artists, using "moss paint."
GRANT 24:
Ethiopia’s HIV/AIDS Education Circus
07/29/2013
The circus does a lot more than come to town when it’s One Love driving the caravan.
The circus does a lot more than come to town when it’s One Love driving the caravan.
GRANT 23:
Great Basin Permaculture
07/22/2013
The permaculture movement is alive and well in Las Vegas thanks to a trio of cultivation enthusiasts.
The permaculture movement is alive and well in Las Vegas thanks to a trio of cultivation enthusiasts.
GRANT 22:
Think Before You Type
07/15/2013
This is what happens when two teen sisters take on cyberbullying.
This is what happens when two teen sisters take on cyberbullying.
GRANT 21:
Funding the Future of Endangered Lakota Youth
07/08/2013
Supporting Lakota youth by developing a sustainable economic infrastructure for employment and growth.
Supporting Lakota youth by developing a sustainable economic infrastructure for employment and growth.
GRANT 20:
Film on China’s ‘Copy Towns’
07/01/2013
Who knew you could visit the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal and Christ the Redeemer just by going to China?
Who knew you could visit the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal and Christ the Redeemer just by going to China?
GRANT 19:
30 Days Of Opera
06/24/2013
Month. Long. Opera. Extravaganza. AND IT’S FREE?!
Month. Long. Opera. Extravaganza. AND IT’S FREE?!
GRANT 18:
Umvoti AIDS Center Playground
06/17/2013
In an effort to provide a more joyful, lighthearted outlet for the kids at Umvoti, Justin is building a playground.
In an effort to provide a more joyful, lighthearted outlet for the kids at Umvoti, Justin is building a playground.
GRANT 17:
Fly With The Owlets ‘(@,@)’
06/10/2013
The International Owl Center is working to make the world a better place for owls through education & research.
The International Owl Center is working to make the world a better place for owls through education & research.
GRANT 16:
Energy & Sanitation for the Students of Surkhet, Nepal
06/03/2013
Maggie Doyne and Cara Valentino have big plans for Surkhet, Nepal.
Maggie Doyne and Cara Valentino have big plans for Surkhet, Nepal.
GRANT 15:
Creating the Future
05/27/2013
A living laboratory for accomplishing social change.
A living laboratory for accomplishing social change.
GRANT 14:
Gaia Milieu for “The Color Wheel” at HERE
05/20/2013
Contemporary artist & printmaker making "The Color Wheel" to engage viewers in a sensual conversation.
Contemporary artist & printmaker making "The Color Wheel" to engage viewers in a sensual conversation.
GRANT 13:
Ladies Laugh-In
05/13/2013
These gals are going to change the world one laugh at a time.
These gals are going to change the world one laugh at a time.
GRANT 12:
Trash Trees
05/06/2013
One person's trash is becoming another's treasure.
One person's trash is becoming another's treasure.
GRANT 11:
The Boat for Singing Together
04/29/2013
A floating canopy where people can take a break from the frenzied pulse of the city and join in song? Yes, please!
A floating canopy where people can take a break from the frenzied pulse of the city and join in song? Yes, please!
GRANT 10:
The Busker Hall of Fame – Stories from the Pitch
04/22/2013
A project that sheds light on the largely undocumented culture of street performers, or “buskers,” worldwide.
A project that sheds light on the largely undocumented culture of street performers, or “buskers,” worldwide.
GRANT 9:
People Helping Improve Life (PHIL-Athens)
04/15/2013
A company in Athens, GA that lets you donate to local nonprofits without spending a dime!
A company in Athens, GA that lets you donate to local nonprofits without spending a dime!
GRANT 8:
Saving Panama’s Pygmy Sloths
04/08/2013
Julia Heckathorn’s goal was to give children a “perspective changing experience and love for the natural world.”
Julia Heckathorn’s goal was to give children a “perspective changing experience and love for the natural world.”
GRANT 7:
INTERRUPT Magazine
04/01/2013
A bad*ss group of women banded together a platform for the (un)scene was born.
A bad*ss group of women banded together a platform for the (un)scene was born.
GRANT 6:
Anouk Wipprecht’s ‘Fluid Fashion’ Workshop
03/25/2013
All hail the queen of fashionable technology!
All hail the queen of fashionable technology!
GRANT 5:
Luminescence
03/18/2013
A visual design studio that transforms physical spaces into memorable visual experiences.
A visual design studio that transforms physical spaces into memorable visual experiences.
GRANT 4:
Blogologues
03/11/2013
What happens when live theater and the interwebs collide? Our fourth grantee, Blogologues!
What happens when live theater and the interwebs collide? Our fourth grantee, Blogologues!
GRANT 3:
Awesome Sandy Rebuild
03/04/2013
Supporting those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Let's get funds to people who have been waiting.
Supporting those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Let's get funds to people who have been waiting.
GRANT 2:
Rabbit Rabbit Radio
02/25/2013
A monthly offering of music, films, photos, and more from Carla Kihlstedt & Matthias Bossi.
A monthly offering of music, films, photos, and more from Carla Kihlstedt & Matthias Bossi.
GRANT 1:
MESH
02/18/2013
We couldn’t be more excited to support Mesh, a documentary about community-owned Internet & the future of networks.
We couldn’t be more excited to support Mesh, a documentary about community-owned Internet & the future of networks.