GRANT #439:
Tidal
02/22/2021
If Any Of This Sounds Familiar, You Have Our Sympathy.
If Any Of This Sounds Familiar, You Have Our Sympathy.
GRANT #437:
parthenogenesis:
02/08/2021
Everybody Wants Love and Romance, Right? Nope. Everybody Doesn’t.
Everybody Wants Love and Romance, Right? Nope. Everybody Doesn’t.
GRANT #436:
Romani Herstory
02/01/2021
If You’ve Heard Of Gypsies But Haven’t Heard Of The Romani, Guess What?
If You’ve Heard Of Gypsies But Haven’t Heard Of The Romani, Guess What?
GRANT #434:
Post-Part
01/18/2021
This Mixed Media Project Immerses You In PPMD. Say What?
This Mixed Media Project Immerses You In PPMD. Say What?
GRANT #432:
NASRIN
01/06/2021
She Fought To Free Political Prisoners, And Then She Became One.
She Fought To Free Political Prisoners, And Then She Became One.
GRANT #423:
Unheard Voices
11/02/2020
These Moms Felt Like They'd Been Sentenced To Solitary, Until Now
These Moms Felt Like They'd Been Sentenced To Solitary, Until Now
GRANT #420:
Living Equality
10/12/2020
Why Are Some Genders STILL Not Guaranteed Equal Rights Under The Law?
Why Are Some Genders STILL Not Guaranteed Equal Rights Under The Law?
GRANT #419:
AlumNest Relief Fund
10/05/2020
When The Show Must NOT Go On, How Do Show People Pay Their Bills?
When The Show Must NOT Go On, How Do Show People Pay Their Bills?
GRANT #417:
Intersections
09/21/2020
Perambulate The Pathways To Pandemic Peace (Safely, Of Course)
Perambulate The Pathways To Pandemic Peace (Safely, Of Course)
GRANT #415:
A is For is Donating Stigma-Busting Comic Books
09/09/2020
A is For (Awesome, of course) And Altruistic Allyship
A is For (Awesome, of course) And Altruistic Allyship
GRANT #399:
Latvian Drag King Collective
05/18/2020
We Officially Crown The Kings Of Awesomeness (They’re AFABulous)
We Officially Crown The Kings Of Awesomeness (They’re AFABulous)
GRANT #397:
The Doonie Fund
05/04/2020
Honoring An Enterprising Matriarch By Honoring Other Black Women Entrepreneurs
Honoring An Enterprising Matriarch By Honoring Other Black Women Entrepreneurs
GRANT #395:
ALMA’S Interactive Album
04/20/2020
You + Headphones + App + New York City = Awesome Musical Experience
You + Headphones + App + New York City = Awesome Musical Experience
GRANT #394:
Feed Hungry, At-Risk New Yorkers During COVID-19
04/13/2020
Of All The Things People Need Right Now, This One’s Pretty Important.
Of All The Things People Need Right Now, This One’s Pretty Important.
GRANT #388:
Project SEASON Women
03/02/2020
The Theater Establishment Is Sexist & Stubborn? These Women Show ‘Em What They’re Missing
The Theater Establishment Is Sexist & Stubborn? These Women Show ‘Em What They’re Missing
GRANT #387:
Solved By Girls Conference
02/25/2020
We’ve Done The Math: Girls Are Great At Solving Problems
We’ve Done The Math: Girls Are Great At Solving Problems
GRANT #383:
Drag Out The Vote
01/27/2020
Think Voter Registration Drives Are A Drag? Well, These Are! And Proud Of It.
Think Voter Registration Drives Are A Drag? Well, These Are! And Proud Of It.
GRANT #371:
Memphis Suffrage Monument “Equality Trailblazers”
11/01/2019
Time To Put Women on Actual Pedestals
Time To Put Women on Actual Pedestals
GRANT #370:
Defy Ventures: Post-Release Services in CT
10/28/2019
Green Is The New Orange Is The New Black
Green Is The New Orange Is The New Black
GRANT #368:
Revolutionary Women Leaders of Puna Mini Retreat
10/14/2019
In Traumatic Times, The Caregivers Need To Be Cared For Too
In Traumatic Times, The Caregivers Need To Be Cared For Too
GRANT #366:
Vagina Chorus
09/30/2019
Vagina Chorus Is Not What You Think It Is. (OK, It Isn’t What WE Thought It Was.)
Vagina Chorus Is Not What You Think It Is. (OK, It Isn’t What WE Thought It Was.)
GRANT #364:
LegalAliens Theatre
09/16/2019
How Do You Make Migrants and Refugees Visible and Heard? Put Them On Stage!
How Do You Make Migrants and Refugees Visible and Heard? Put Them On Stage!
GRANT #361:
Home for Mom: The Musical
08/23/2019
Your Dad’s Dementia Makes YOU Feel Crazy? Write A Musical!
Your Dad’s Dementia Makes YOU Feel Crazy? Write A Musical!
GRANT #358:
Lift Like a Girl
08/05/2019
An Egyptian Girl Wants To Be A World Champion Weightlifter. A Filmmaker Wants To Tell Her Story.
An Egyptian Girl Wants To Be A World Champion Weightlifter. A Filmmaker Wants To Tell Her Story.
GRANT #353:
Keeping Asylum Seekers Healthy and Safe
07/01/2019
Have You Heard? A Bar Of Soap And A Toothbrush Are Too Much To Expect If You’re In US Custody For Weeks
Have You Heard? A Bar Of Soap And A Toothbrush Are Too Much To Expect If You’re In US Custody For Weeks
GRANT #352:
Hello Gold Mountain
06/24/2019
A Refugee Story For Our Time (From The Last Century) Using Guzheng and Oud (???)
A Refugee Story For Our Time (From The Last Century) Using Guzheng and Oud (???)
GRANT #350:
Vpershe
06/10/2019
Teens Want “The Facts Of Life” But Nobody Will Tell Them In The Only Language They Understand
Teens Want “The Facts Of Life” But Nobody Will Tell Them In The Only Language They Understand
GRANT #349:
Abortion Access Force
06/03/2019
If You Have To Explain The Joke, It’s Not Funny. Reproductive Health Is No Joke.
If You Have To Explain The Joke, It’s Not Funny. Reproductive Health Is No Joke.
GRANT #347:
Flipping Out: A Gymnastics Documentary
05/20/2019
A Shockumentary About The Gymnastics World That Will Have You FLIPPING OUT
A Shockumentary About The Gymnastics World That Will Have You FLIPPING OUT
GRANT #343:
Scarred But Winners
04/20/2019
Are You Brave Enough To READ About What This Awesome Grantee Wants To Do?
Are You Brave Enough To READ About What This Awesome Grantee Wants To Do?
GRANT #341:
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Altars: Black Queer Spirit Work
04/08/2019
Altars Aren’t Just For Worship: These Pictures Will Tell A Surprising Story of Spiritual Significance
#LoveAwesome Giving Campaign
Altars Aren’t Just For Worship: These Pictures Will Tell A Surprising Story of Spiritual Significance
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #110:
Creating Butterflies
10/06/2014
Helping breast cancer survivors receive reconstruction.
Helping breast cancer survivors receive reconstruction.
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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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.