GRANT #338:
Story Pirates for Schools
03/18/2019
The Story Pirates Have Commandeered A Boatload Of Books! Now To Divide The Spoils…
The Story Pirates Have Commandeered A Boatload Of Books! Now To Divide The Spoils…
GRANT #337:
Sphero Specdrums
03/13/2019
What If You Had The Power To Turn Everything You Touch Into Music? These Kids Will.
What If You Had The Power To Turn Everything You Touch Into Music? These Kids Will.
GRANT #336:
Well Groomed
03/04/2019
When This Filmmaker Wins An Oscar, She Will Thank Us, Here’s Why
When This Filmmaker Wins An Oscar, She Will Thank Us, Here’s Why
GRANT #335:
Fat Girls Hiking
02/25/2019
You Never Go Hiking Because You’re (Fill In Your Excuse)? These Hikers Don’t Mind & Will Even Let You Lead.
You Never Go Hiking Because You’re (Fill In Your Excuse)? These Hikers Don’t Mind & Will Even Let You Lead.
GRANT #334:
Exposure Therapy
02/18/2019
Adding Googly Eyes To Anything Makes It Funny. What Happens If You Add Nipples Instead?
Adding Googly Eyes To Anything Makes It Funny. What Happens If You Add Nipples Instead?
GRANT #333:
Hip Hop Feminism Workshop and Dance Party
02/11/2019
If You Are Not Down With Crunk Feminism, This Awesomeness Is Probably Not Your Jam
If You Are Not Down With Crunk Feminism, This Awesomeness Is Probably Not Your Jam
GRANT #332:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
02/04/2019
If You Can’t Communicate, It’s Hard To Participate. Meet A Pioneer In The Field That Helps Millions To Connect.
If You Can’t Communicate, It’s Hard To Participate. Meet A Pioneer In The Field That Helps Millions To Connect.
GRANT #331:
Windom’s Dancing Classrooms
01/28/2019
If Kids Learn Social Dancing, They Also Learn To Be Kinder, More Respectful People. Awesome!
If Kids Learn Social Dancing, They Also Learn To Be Kinder, More Respectful People. Awesome!
GRANT #330:
Standing Rock Will Vote
01/22/2019
You Know Voter Suppression Is Bad When The Descendants Of The People Who Were Here First Aren’t Allowed To Vote.
You Know Voter Suppression Is Bad When The Descendants Of The People Who Were Here First Aren’t Allowed To Vote.
GRANT #329:
RSVP Volunteers
01/14/2019
Food, Transportation, Tax Prep Help – If Elderly People Need It, RSVP Volunteers Make It Happen In Kansas
Food, Transportation, Tax Prep Help – If Elderly People Need It, RSVP Volunteers Make It Happen In Kansas
GRANT #328:
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Heritage Trail
01/07/2019
One Tennessee Lawmaker’s Vote Gave Suffragists Their Victory: Votes For Women In Every State
One Tennessee Lawmaker’s Vote Gave Suffragists Their Victory: Votes For Women In Every State
GRANT #327:
This Place Will Be Water
12/31/2018
You’re Enjoying A Lovely Public Space When You See A Sticker: THIS PLACE WILL BE WATER. Uh Oh. Climate Change.
You’re Enjoying A Lovely Public Space When You See A Sticker: THIS PLACE WILL BE WATER. Uh Oh. Climate Change.
GRANT #326:
The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
12/24/2018
Kids Turn Award-Winning Books Into Mini Movies AND THEY’RE AWESOME
Kids Turn Award-Winning Books Into Mini Movies AND THEY’RE AWESOME
GRANT #325:
Archaeology at Fort Negley Park in Nashville, TN
12/17/2018
Funding The Scramble To Unearth Secret Black History Before Redevelopment Destroys The Site
Funding The Scramble To Unearth Secret Black History Before Redevelopment Destroys The Site
GRANT #324:
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
12/10/2018
All Those New Women In The U.S. Congress? 100 Years Ago American Women Weren’t Even Allowed To VOTE.
All Those New Women In The U.S. Congress? 100 Years Ago American Women Weren’t Even Allowed To VOTE.
GRANT #323:
The Sewing Labs
12/03/2018
She Couldn’t Find Skilled Needleworkers, So She Started THE SEWING LABS To Train Them. Seams Awesome!
She Couldn’t Find Skilled Needleworkers, So She Started THE SEWING LABS To Train Them. Seams Awesome!
GRANT #322:
A Day in the Forest
11/26/2018
White-Sand Forests (Yes, That’s A Thing) Are Disappearing. Can Kids Fall In Love With Them And Save Them?
White-Sand Forests (Yes, That’s A Thing) Are Disappearing. Can Kids Fall In Love With Them And Save Them?
GRANT #321:
FCFCEP Child Welfare Film Festival and Symposium
11/19/2018
What’s It Like Being A Kid In Foster Care? This Film Festival Focuses On Children Who Don’t Have Permanent Homes.
What’s It Like Being A Kid In Foster Care? This Film Festival Focuses On Children Who Don’t Have Permanent Homes.
GRANT #320:
Know Your Rights
11/12/2018
What Good Are Reproductive Rights If They’re A Secret?
What Good Are Reproductive Rights If They’re A Secret?
GRANT #319:
Ballotpedia
11/05/2018
Amidst chaotic disagreement about what’s true, BALLOTPEDIA serves up indisputable facts to inform voters. (What a relief.)
Amidst chaotic disagreement about what’s true, BALLOTPEDIA serves up indisputable facts to inform voters. (What a relief.)
GRANT #318:
Living Costumes
10/29/2018
These Freakishly Awesome Creatures Are Wearing Costumes That Took Two Months To Sow and Grow and Sew.
These Freakishly Awesome Creatures Are Wearing Costumes That Took Two Months To Sow and Grow and Sew.
GRANT #317:
HERBeat
10/22/2018
Wielding large wooden mallets against massive drums, taiko performers are known for their thunderous performances. Women weren’t allowed.
Wielding large wooden mallets against massive drums, taiko performers are known for their thunderous performances. Women weren’t allowed.
GRANT #316:
Survivor Girl Ukulele Band Project
10/15/2018
Our Next MacArthur-CNN Hero–Nobel Winner? The Survivor Girl Ukulele Band & The Woman Who (Literally) Dreamed Of Rescuing Them
Our Next MacArthur-CNN Hero–Nobel Winner? The Survivor Girl Ukulele Band & The Woman Who (Literally) Dreamed Of Rescuing Them
GRANT #315:
iVoted
10/08/2018
Make A Concerted Effort To Vote! You Might Be Rewarded With A Free Concert.
Make A Concerted Effort To Vote! You Might Be Rewarded With A Free Concert.
GRANT #314:
Lucky
10/01/2018
A young and bright Indian immigrant living in Brooklyn does everything her parents, religion, and culture ask of her...
A young and bright Indian immigrant living in Brooklyn does everything her parents, religion, and culture ask of her...
GRANT #313:
FEmale Foundry
09/24/2018
Did you know FE is the symbol for iron? Now you know why this grantee is the FEmale Foundry.
Did you know FE is the symbol for iron? Now you know why this grantee is the FEmale Foundry.
GRANT #312:
Layali Salon
09/17/2018
They never meant to stay in Greece. Stuck there indefinitely now, some refugees could start afresh with this beauty-ful idea.
They never meant to stay in Greece. Stuck there indefinitely now, some refugees could start afresh with this beauty-ful idea.
GRANT #311:
Lorelei
09/10/2018
When women who compose music for blockbuster movies (and other media) declare “The Future Is Female,” we say, “That’s Awesome.”
When women who compose music for blockbuster movies (and other media) declare “The Future Is Female,” we say, “That’s Awesome.”
GRANT #310:
The Black Lunch Table in South Africa
09/03/2018
Two contradictory things can be true at the same time. Pretty much, that’s human history. Until recently only one version has been recorded.
Two contradictory things can be true at the same time. Pretty much, that’s human history. Until recently only one version has been recorded.
GRANT #309:
Mosaic Street Art Series
08/27/2018
What would you say if you looked down and were surprised to see a beautiful piece of art at your feet? Bet you'd say "AWESOME!" (We did)
What would you say if you looked down and were surprised to see a beautiful piece of art at your feet? Bet you'd say "AWESOME!" (We did)
GRANT #308:
Suubi Health Center: Sustainability Projects
08/20/2018
Throughout 1000s of years of human history, women help other women in childbirth. In Budondo, Uganda, they’re better-trained than doctors.
Throughout 1000s of years of human history, women help other women in childbirth. In Budondo, Uganda, they’re better-trained than doctors.
GRANT #307:
Notes to my Younger Self: Future Fellows Project
08/13/2018
Candidates clamor to attract people who never voted before. This awesome program teaches new, young, female voters to maximize their power.
Candidates clamor to attract people who never voted before. This awesome program teaches new, young, female voters to maximize their power.
GRANT #306:
Sanar: A Healing Space
08/06/2018
What can comfort someone who's recovering from the trauma of violence? It helps to have options, including weird squeezy toys.
What can comfort someone who's recovering from the trauma of violence? It helps to have options, including weird squeezy toys.
GRANT #305:
A Town Called Victoria
07/30/2018
A documentary exploring a small town in Texas' response to a hate crime in Texas committed by an unlikely perpetrator.
A documentary exploring a small town in Texas' response to a hate crime in Texas committed by an unlikely perpetrator.
GRANT #304:
Chalkbeat Tennessee School Board Debate
07/23/2018
School board candidates in Memphis face tough debate moderators: the students.
School board candidates in Memphis face tough debate moderators: the students.
GRANT #303:
Codebuddies
07/16/2018
Would you rather 1) Work on coding skills alone in your room or 2) Meet IRL or online to collaborate and learn together?
Would you rather 1) Work on coding skills alone in your room or 2) Meet IRL or online to collaborate and learn together?
GRANT #302:
Choosing Our Roots
07/09/2018
Brrrr, it's cold in Alaska. Imagine how cold it feels when your parents kick you out of the house because you're not the son or daughter the
Brrrr, it's cold in Alaska. Imagine how cold it feels when your parents kick you out of the house because you're not the son or daughter the
GRANT #301:
Saving Lakota Language Off the Rez
07/02/2018
World languages disappear at the rate of one every two weeks. Native languages are most vulnerable.
World languages disappear at the rate of one every two weeks. Native languages are most vulnerable.
GRANT #300:
Black Barbie: A Documentary
06/25/2018
Chances are you don't remember a time when there wasn't a Black version of the iconic Barbie doll.
Chances are you don't remember a time when there wasn't a Black version of the iconic Barbie doll.
GRANT #299:
The Doula Project
06/18/2018
For thousands of years, women gave birth without help from doctors because the women helped each other. Women still do this for other women
For thousands of years, women gave birth without help from doctors because the women helped each other. Women still do this for other women
GRANT #298:
KIOO New York
06/11/2018
Picture Equality! By using real cameras (not phones) to photograph the world, girls see the world differently.
Picture Equality! By using real cameras (not phones) to photograph the world, girls see the world differently.
GRANT #297:
SAYERS & DOERS
06/04/2018
Bringing cutting-edge cultural conversation in a power-packed hour like a gift-wrapped package to the community
Bringing cutting-edge cultural conversation in a power-packed hour like a gift-wrapped package to the community
GRANT #296:
In Stitches – A Serious Documentary About Comedy In South Africa
05/28/2018
What if none of your country's comedy was about most of your country's people?
What if none of your country's comedy was about most of your country's people?
GRANT #295:
iFLY Youth Scholar’s Program
05/21/2018
For so many students, the dream of international travel is simply out of reach. That’s why iFLY Youth reaches out to them.
For so many students, the dream of international travel is simply out of reach. That’s why iFLY Youth reaches out to them.
GRANT #294:
Making Queer History
05/14/2018
Who gets to tell your story? If you're not a straight, white, man of some means, chances are history books don't know you.
Who gets to tell your story? If you're not a straight, white, man of some means, chances are history books don't know you.
GRANT #293:
The Hometown Project
05/07/2018
Who's the most famous person to come from your hometown?
Who's the most famous person to come from your hometown?
GRANT #292:
AsylumConnect
04/30/2018
For the LGBTQ asylum seekers in the USA who have no idea how to live as themselves because they would have been killed for doing so in their
For the LGBTQ asylum seekers in the USA who have no idea how to live as themselves because they would have been killed for doing so in their
GRANT #291:
Mile-High Greenhouses
04/23/2018
Not only are they a mile high, they're 1.5 meters deep to hide the crops underground!
Not only are they a mile high, they're 1.5 meters deep to hide the crops underground!
GRANT #290:
Natural Shocks National Project
04/16/2018
Using live theater to examine the complex issues of gun ownership and gun safety at this crucial time in the public conversation.
Using live theater to examine the complex issues of gun ownership and gun safety at this crucial time in the public conversation.
GRANT #289:
Native Women’s Business Summit Childcare Support
04/09/2018
Native women mean business. (Which includes childcare support!)
Native women mean business. (Which includes childcare support!)
GRANT #288:
Culture and Its Discontents: A Public Conversation
04/02/2018
Giving 100 students free tickets, free speech, free inspiration, free flowing ideas
Giving 100 students free tickets, free speech, free inspiration, free flowing ideas
GRANT #287:
Girls Create Summer Camps
03/26/2018
Oh, Athena Project, you had us at summer camps for girls featuring visual arts, playwriting, fashion design, and (our fave) improv. Then you
Oh, Athena Project, you had us at summer camps for girls featuring visual arts, playwriting, fashion design, and (our fave) improv. Then you
GRANT #286:
Equippo
03/19/2018
There's nothing we love more than a good improv troupe, especially when it's designed to give kids a voice and real world coping skillz.
There's nothing we love more than a good improv troupe, especially when it's designed to give kids a voice and real world coping skillz.
GRANT #285:
Shaheen I-Tech Lab
03/12/2018
What if you had zero access to the internet? Women of Gilgit, Pakistan: We fixed that. Awesome.
What if you had zero access to the internet? Women of Gilgit, Pakistan: We fixed that. Awesome.
GRANT #284:
FloNe Initiative: Women In Transportation
03/05/2018
The pay is good, but the conditions are awful. Kenyan women overcoming obstacles to their success as transportation workers? Awesome.
The pay is good, but the conditions are awful. Kenyan women overcoming obstacles to their success as transportation workers? Awesome.
GRANT #283:
Tonality
02/26/2018
What, you never heard a choral ensemble sing about guns and sex? Check out Tonality! They're singing America's story.
What, you never heard a choral ensemble sing about guns and sex? Check out Tonality! They're singing America's story.
GRANT #282:
Sycamore Community Garden
02/19/2018
America’s not a melting pot, we’re a salad! Mix organic gardens with immigrants & new neighbors for awesomeness.
America’s not a melting pot, we’re a salad! Mix organic gardens with immigrants & new neighbors for awesomeness.
GRANT #281:
Women’s Media Summit
02/12/2018
She got the ACLU & EEOC to confront major Hollywood studios about discriminatory gender ratios. Now what?
She got the ACLU & EEOC to confront major Hollywood studios about discriminatory gender ratios. Now what?
GRANT #280:
EARTHCARE Eco Kids
02/05/2018
Here's how the youth of Grand Bahama Island are learning to protect and defend their beautiful home's natural national treasures.
Here's how the youth of Grand Bahama Island are learning to protect and defend their beautiful home's natural national treasures.
GRANT #279:
CRIT, AN INCLUSIVE BUS STOP
01/29/2018
Transforming underutilized space into a beautiful bus stop for folks with special physical needs? AWESOME.
Transforming underutilized space into a beautiful bus stop for folks with special physical needs? AWESOME.
GRANT #278:
I Support the Girls
01/22/2018
Wondering what to do with that perfectly good bra you don't wear any more? Donate it!
Wondering what to do with that perfectly good bra you don't wear any more? Donate it!
GRANT #277:
unPrison Project
01/15/2018
She saw two prisoners sharing one duct-taped pair of reading glasses, and she had an awesome vision to help.
She saw two prisoners sharing one duct-taped pair of reading glasses, and she had an awesome vision to help.
GRANT #276:
Free childcare for filmmakers – Park City
01/08/2018
When we remake the world to be fair to everyone, childcare will be built into everything. Until then, Moms-in-Film to the rescue of every pa
When we remake the world to be fair to everyone, childcare will be built into everything. Until then, Moms-in-Film to the rescue of every pa
GRANT #275:
Healing Justice Podcast
01/01/2018
An audio-based activist survival kit for these troubled and traumatic times.
An audio-based activist survival kit for these troubled and traumatic times.
GRANT #274:
UNLADYLIKE
12/25/2017
They dared to be UNLADYLIKE. When these women boldly went where "a lady" wouldn't, they made history.
They dared to be UNLADYLIKE. When these women boldly went where "a lady" wouldn't, they made history.
GRANT #273:
Resilience for Birds
12/18/2017
Fed up with chickens that are full of antibiotics and other nasty stuff? Us, too.
Fed up with chickens that are full of antibiotics and other nasty stuff? Us, too.
GRANT #272:
Titwrench Festival
12/12/2017
Bringing a sense of belonging for the artistic expression of women and LGBTQIA community since 2009.
Bringing a sense of belonging for the artistic expression of women and LGBTQIA community since 2009.
GRANT #271:
Young Black Scholars
12/04/2017
Sparking conversations and elevating Black students' voices and visibility.
Sparking conversations and elevating Black students' voices and visibility.
GRANT #270:
NYC Momentum 2017
11/27/2017
Bringing together some of the smartest and most seasoned leaders who ensure our rights.
Bringing together some of the smartest and most seasoned leaders who ensure our rights.
GRANT #269:
Blank Noise
11/20/2017
Tackling everyday sexual harassment and confronting the unacceptable.
Tackling everyday sexual harassment and confronting the unacceptable.
GRANT #268:
Project Peaceful Warriors
11/13/2017
Redirecting angst into something more positive one breath at a time.
Redirecting angst into something more positive one breath at a time.
GRANT #267:
Phase 4
11/06/2017
Say cheeeese! This photography program will make you smile.
Say cheeeese! This photography program will make you smile.
GRANT #266:
CHOOSE
10/30/2017
These two recent high school grads developed a textbook devoted to racial literacy.
These two recent high school grads developed a textbook devoted to racial literacy.
GRANT #265:
Amra Odbhuth Cafe
10/23/2017
This grantee turned an abandoned house into a cafe for Kolkata’s LGBTQ community.
This grantee turned an abandoned house into a cafe for Kolkata’s LGBTQ community.
GRANT #264:
Leadership Institute (ADIMTU)
10/16/2017
Making sure a mother's voice isn't forgotten, and helping girls imagine more for themselves.
Making sure a mother's voice isn't forgotten, and helping girls imagine more for themselves.
GRANT #263:
Sailors Helping
10/09/2017
These Caribbean cruisers are hurricane heroes, providing relief and reconstruction.
These Caribbean cruisers are hurricane heroes, providing relief and reconstruction.
GRANT #262:
Earth Caravan Project
10/02/2017
Using Shiatsu treatments to foster much-needed healing in indigenous communities.
Using Shiatsu treatments to foster much-needed healing in indigenous communities.
GRANT #261:
STRAINS
09/25/2017
India’s megacities are in a mega water crisis.
India’s megacities are in a mega water crisis.
GRANT #260:
The Adventure Project
09/18/2017
The Adventure Project knows that what people living in poverty really want is a good job.
The Adventure Project knows that what people living in poverty really want is a good job.
GRANT #259:
Hello Neighbor
09/13/2017
Hello Neighbor is rolling out the welcome mat for refugees.
Hello Neighbor is rolling out the welcome mat for refugees.
GRANT #258:
A Woman to Know
08/21/2017
Profiling the baddest, the boldest, and the brightest women in history.
Profiling the baddest, the boldest, and the brightest women in history.
GRANT #257:
Project Alloy
08/14/2017
The founders of Project Alloy say boy bye to the bro-heavy tech conference.
The founders of Project Alloy say boy bye to the bro-heavy tech conference.
GRANT #256:
Hard Tellin’
08/07/2017
A video series about the fierce women of the sea.
A video series about the fierce women of the sea.
GRANT #255:
Punch Out the Patriarchy
07/31/2017
The She Fights Foundation isn’t going to stop taking a swing at double standards.
The She Fights Foundation isn’t going to stop taking a swing at double standards.
GRANT #254:
SF BAY BAD DATE LIST
07/24/2017
Helping sex workers protect themselves – and each other.
Helping sex workers protect themselves – and each other.
GRANT #253:
Dirty Girls
07/17/2017
The Dirty Girls team has found a way to turn trash into treasure for refugees in Greece.
The Dirty Girls team has found a way to turn trash into treasure for refugees in Greece.
GRANT #252:
Lower Ninth Ward Home Rebuild
07/10/2017
12 years after Hurricane Katrina, Lowerninth.org is bringing life back to a century-old neighborhood.
12 years after Hurricane Katrina, Lowerninth.org is bringing life back to a century-old neighborhood.
GRANT #251:
Healing Experience Camps
07/07/2017
A therapeutic camp experience can change the life of a grieving child.
A therapeutic camp experience can change the life of a grieving child.
GRANT #250:
WORDNIK
06/26/2017
Wordnik is on a mission to collect every.single.word.
Wordnik is on a mission to collect every.single.word.
GRANT #249 :
Songs of the Vine
06/19/2017
Prescription for the soul: Medicine songs via virtual reality.
Prescription for the soul: Medicine songs via virtual reality.
GRANT #248:
Equality Texas
06/12/2017
Leading the charge for equality and visibility of LGBTQ Texans.
Leading the charge for equality and visibility of LGBTQ Texans.
GRANT #247:
Conchservation Campaign
06/05/2017
Promoting conservation through the power of music, and saving the Queen Conch one by one.
Promoting conservation through the power of music, and saving the Queen Conch one by one.
GRANT #246:
Golazo!
05/30/2017
This camp has two universal languages — Spanish and soccer — but one price: free.
This camp has two universal languages — Spanish and soccer — but one price: free.
GRANT #245:
“Ask for Jane”
05/22/2017
This film shares the back-alley story of the Janes.
This film shares the back-alley story of the Janes.
GRANT #244:
Soap Up!
05/15/2017
This grantee is recycling hotel soap remnants to save lives in Pune, India.
This grantee is recycling hotel soap remnants to save lives in Pune, India.
GRANT #243:
Stanton-Anthony Statue Fund
05/08/2017
Changing NYC’s Central Park’s 163-year history by adding a statue that honors real women.
Changing NYC’s Central Park’s 163-year history by adding a statue that honors real women.
GRANT #242:
Ecuadorian Artisans
05/01/2017
A jewelry co-op with a cultural kick from the Shuar and Saraguro communities of Ecuador.
A jewelry co-op with a cultural kick from the Shuar and Saraguro communities of Ecuador.
GRANT #241:
Girl Represent
04/24/2017
Changing the face of U.S. politics one middle school girl at a time.
Changing the face of U.S. politics one middle school girl at a time.
GRANT #240 :
A Floating Concert
04/17/2017
Alaskan waterways are the new bandstand.
Alaskan waterways are the new bandstand.
GRANT #239 :
“Miss Sue” Statue
04/10/2017
Considering all of the history-making women, it's wayyy too hard to find statues of them.
Considering all of the history-making women, it's wayyy too hard to find statues of them.
GRANT #238:
A Purrrfect Reunion
04/03/2017
This is the against-all-odds story of reuniting a refugee family from Syria with their cats.
This is the against-all-odds story of reuniting a refugee family from Syria with their cats.
GRANT #237:
Still I Rise
03/27/2017
These survivors are breaking the silence on sex trafficking in the U.S.
These survivors are breaking the silence on sex trafficking in the U.S.
GRANT #236:
Seeing is Believing: Women Direct
03/20/2017
Step aside Mr. Miyagi & The Karate Kid. This is a different kind of “mentoring movie.”
Step aside Mr. Miyagi & The Karate Kid. This is a different kind of “mentoring movie.”
GRANT #235:
Coyote Institute
03/13/2017
Preserving the cultural stories that carry lessons across generational lines.
Preserving the cultural stories that carry lessons across generational lines.
GRANT #234:
The Aravani Art Project
03/06/2017
Giving visibility to India’s trans community and transforming attitudes through art.
Giving visibility to India’s trans community and transforming attitudes through art.
GRANT #233:
ZumaPoop!
02/28/2017
This is how you turn human waste into a resource and use a toilet without water.
This is how you turn human waste into a resource and use a toilet without water.
GRANT #232:
Name that Bone!
02/20/2017
This app helps you identify bones even if you failed 10th-grade Biology.
This app helps you identify bones even if you failed 10th-grade Biology.
GRANT #231:
A Pippin Production
02/13/2017
This theatre group puts girls center stage, now and always.
This theatre group puts girls center stage, now and always.
GRANT #230:
Global Women’s Water Initiative
02/06/2017
This organization and team of women will provide water to hundreds in Uganda.
This organization and team of women will provide water to hundreds in Uganda.
GRANT #229:
Shelter for Homeless
01/30/2017
Amid an unusually brutal winter, this Portland-based organization is working around the clock to provide shelter for the homeless.
Amid an unusually brutal winter, this Portland-based organization is working around the clock to provide shelter for the homeless.
GRANT #228:
Love the Sinner
01/23/2017
Break from the progressive echo chamber or remain in it? This filmmaker chose the former.
Break from the progressive echo chamber or remain in it? This filmmaker chose the former.
GRANT #227:
Marching Forward
01/16/2017
A video that honors feminist pioneers and celebrates the next generation of activists.
A video that honors feminist pioneers and celebrates the next generation of activists.
GRANT #226:
“No Somos Invisibles” Radio
01/09/2017
This Peruvian radio program turns up the volume on equality.
This Peruvian radio program turns up the volume on equality.
GRANT #225:
Dinner for Refugees
01/03/2017
Human dignity and a hot meal for 6,000 refugees. This organization is stepping up to the plate (literally).
Human dignity and a hot meal for 6,000 refugees. This organization is stepping up to the plate (literally).
GRANT #224:
Resistance Roller Derby
12/27/2016
Roller derby elbows its way into Scotland to benefit queer and trans youth.
Roller derby elbows its way into Scotland to benefit queer and trans youth.
GRANT #223:
Teen FemiList
12/19/2016
Teen peer-to-peer mentoring that also smashes the patriarchy? We’re in.
Teen peer-to-peer mentoring that also smashes the patriarchy? We’re in.
GRANT #222:
Gender Justice League
12/12/2016
Ensuring IDs are for identification, not discrimination.
Ensuring IDs are for identification, not discrimination.
GRANT #221:
Carcel
12/05/2016
This organization is empowering women in prison one stitch at a time.
This organization is empowering women in prison one stitch at a time.
GRANT #220:
Liberian Skateboards
11/28/2016
With not much more than a board and four wheels, this nonprofit is skating into Liberia.
With not much more than a board and four wheels, this nonprofit is skating into Liberia.
GRANT #219:
Juvie Talk: The Play
11/21/2016
Unlocking the language of lockdown.
Unlocking the language of lockdown.
GRANT #218:
Trauma Camp
11/14/2016
Helping educators get smart on trauma and the millions it affects.
Helping educators get smart on trauma and the millions it affects.
GRANT #217:
The Mission
11/07/2016
This new web series tackles the serious while staying true to its funny side.
This new web series tackles the serious while staying true to its funny side.
GRANT #216:
Disability Allies Blog
10/31/2016
GRANT #215:
WILDERNESS
10/24/2016
Theater that puts therapy and life’s vulnerabilities center stage.
Theater that puts therapy and life’s vulnerabilities center stage.
GRANT #214:
#JustSaySorry
10/17/2016
This campaign (literally) lights up social media for sexual assault survivors.
This campaign (literally) lights up social media for sexual assault survivors.
GRANT #213:
#WhoTalks – GenderAvenger
10/10/2016
Who talks — and who doesn’t — this election season? Find out here.
Who talks — and who doesn’t — this election season? Find out here.
GRANT #212:
Circus Harmony
10/03/2016
Circus Harmony tackles impossible human feats of contortion and acrobatics — but with a special sauce that’s changing lives.
Circus Harmony tackles impossible human feats of contortion and acrobatics — but with a special sauce that’s changing lives.
GRANT #211 :
Sunshine Cinema
09/26/2016
Step aside multiplex. This cinema fits in a box (and is powered by solar energy).
Step aside multiplex. This cinema fits in a box (and is powered by solar energy).
GRANT #210:
CHIPPED
09/19/2016
CHIPPED: The untold stories of the women behind your mani-pedi.
CHIPPED: The untold stories of the women behind your mani-pedi.
GRANT #209:
MotherCoders
09/05/2016
MotherCoders is helping moms build careers in tech, and is generally awesome.
MotherCoders is helping moms build careers in tech, and is generally awesome.
GRANT #208:
“Black Women in Medicine”
08/29/2016
From inequality to excellence, these seven women are crushing it.
From inequality to excellence, these seven women are crushing it.
GRANT #207:
Water Safety Music Album
08/22/2016
Water safety is no joke. Dive in with these informative songs.
Water safety is no joke. Dive in with these informative songs.
GRANT #206:
Tap Dance Map of NYC
08/15/2016
Step aside, ‘Pokemon Go.’ We’re tap dancing our way through NYC.
Step aside, ‘Pokemon Go.’ We’re tap dancing our way through NYC.
GRANT #205:
#TalkTraffic Video Series
08/08/2016
GRANT #204:
Bio-Classic Cleaning Woman’s Co-op
08/01/2016
Women-owned. Women-led. This eco-friendly business is crushing it.
Women-owned. Women-led. This eco-friendly business is crushing it.
GRANT #203:
826 Valencia Tenderloin Center
07/25/2016
Kids, writing, and a royal puffer fish. Work and wonder find equilibrium.
Kids, writing, and a royal puffer fish. Work and wonder find equilibrium.
GRANT #202:
BYkids
07/18/2016
Their world, their films.
Their world, their films.
GRANT #201:
Born Just Right 3D Innovations
07/11/2016
A superhero prosthetic arm that shoots glitter? Rad.
A superhero prosthetic arm that shoots glitter? Rad.
GRANT #200:
Rokia: Voice of a New Generation
07/01/2016
The story of one of Africa's most successful singer/songwriters is headed to the big screen.
The story of one of Africa's most successful singer/songwriters is headed to the big screen.
GRANT #199:
Mr. SOUL! The Movie
06/27/2016
Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL!
Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL!
GRANT #198:
Musical Playground
06/20/2016
Innovative, state-of-the-art solutions to help children learn and grow.
Innovative, state-of-the-art solutions to help children learn and grow.
GRANT #197:
“A Single Vote” Suffrage Ballet
06/13/2016
One vote CAN change the course of history.
One vote CAN change the course of history.
GRANT #196:
Micromuseums
06/06/2016
Captivating dollhouse sized museums that will induce curiosity through the power of education and observation.
Captivating dollhouse sized museums that will induce curiosity through the power of education and observation.
GRANT #195:
Advice You Don’t Want to Hear
05/30/2016
99 problems and Palsy is just one.
99 problems and Palsy is just one.
GRANT #194:
All My Relations: A Native America Portrait
05/23/2016
Stunning portraits showcasing the strength and resilience of Native Americans.
Stunning portraits showcasing the strength and resilience of Native Americans.
GRANT #193:
play:ground
05/16/2016
An adventure playground in New York City.
An adventure playground in New York City.
GRANT #192:
Citizen Bridge
05/09/2016
New York City's first citizen-built bridge.
New York City's first citizen-built bridge.
GRANT #191:
CO/LAB Theater Group
05/02/2016
NYC’s primary theater arts organizations for individuals with developmental disabilities.
NYC’s primary theater arts organizations for individuals with developmental disabilities.
GRANT #190:
Y2Y: A Bold Experiment
04/25/2016
Young adults uniting to end homelessness.
Young adults uniting to end homelessness.
GRANT #189:
Ensemble Companio
04/18/2016
A chamber choir like no other.
A chamber choir like no other.
GRANT #188:
Hope House
04/11/2016
Ending the tragic cycle of young girls being forced into prostitution.
Ending the tragic cycle of young girls being forced into prostitution.
GRANT #187:
Vism
04/04/2016
A new vision of volunteerism.
A new vision of volunteerism.
GRANT #186:
Parkwood Technology Centre
03/28/2016
A community education project at Parkwood Primary School in Cape Town, South Africa.
A community education project at Parkwood Primary School in Cape Town, South Africa.
GRANT #185:
Bahia Project
03/21/2016
Meet Olek, the “Queen of Crochet."
Meet Olek, the “Queen of Crochet."
GRANT #184:
fEMR
03/14/2016
A free electronic medical records system that improves the quality of care provided to some of the world’s poorest populations.
A free electronic medical records system that improves the quality of care provided to some of the world’s poorest populations.
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.