Grants
Competitive awards to provide financial support for organizations working with women and girls globally
International Women's Day | March 8, 2023
Thank you to those that applied for our
2023 Empowerment Seed Grants.
WIL Grants
Seed Grants
In accordance with WIL of Greater Philadelphia’s mission of “investing in underserved women globally who take the lead in becoming self-sufficient, elevating their families and communities,” WIL offers competitive Empowerment Seed Grants to provide financial support for non-profits and NGOs. These grants target areas of WIL’s mission other than microfinance and village banks: education, health, training, social and political empowerment programs for women.
Grants of up to $1500 are awarded to provide seed money and/or help build capacity in programs. In 2023, 6 grants were awarded to organizations in 5 different countries.
Special Grants
During 2021-2022, WIL funded special, one-time grants of up to $6,000 to support the completion of a single major initiative or project for a small non-profit organization in a developing country. Four special grants were awarded to organizations in Guatemala, Haiti and Uganda.
Recent Grants
WIL is pleased to announce the 2023 Empowerment Grant Awards
in honor of International Women’s Day
Crystal Lens Impact Africa Foundation
Lagos, Nigeria
2023
The expansion of a girls’ library to include an after-school assignment and study club.
Engage Globally
Northern Ghana
2023
The creation of a Youth Scholarship Girls’ Club to support girls and young women in continuing their education.
Ladies in Waiting Foundation
Southern Ghana
2023
Supporting the purchase of school uniforms and supplies for young women in secondary school.
Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI)
Sierra Leone
2023
Building unity for peaceful elections through a full-day tailored education and training workshop.
Tingathe Development Forum
Kasangadzi, Malawi
2023
Economically empowering poor and vulnerable women through cassava processing and agribusiness management.
Contribute any amount. Every dollar donated empowers women to become independent contributors and community leaders.
