Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance & Resilience Mini-Grant 2025 (up to $2,000)

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium’s Black Girls Defense Fund is dedicated to supporting organizations who are advocating and building movements for the rights and safety of Black girls, women, and femme identifying youth in the South. This Fund Resistance and Resilience mini grant will provide financial support to organizations fighting against dehumanization and protecting the fundamental rights of Black girls and women in the South. With grants of up to $2,000, this funding opportunity is designed to strengthen community-led efforts addressing the unique challenges Black girls face that include adultification, dehumanization, and violence.

Are you a working to support advocacy, defense, and protection of Black Girls? Apply for the Resistance & Resilience Mini-Grants!

Benefits of Fund Resistance

Securing a Resistance & Resilience Mini-Grant offers numerous benefits:

• Financial Support: Receive up to $2,000 to fuel your important work.
• Increased Visibility: Join the SBGWC network and gain exposure for your cause.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other advocates and organizations in the field.
• Capacity Building: Access resources and support to strengthen your initiatives.
• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of Black girls in your area.

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Eligibility for Fund Resistance

To qualify for this grant, applicants must:

• Be working to support Black girls, women or femme identifying youth.
• Operate in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Texas.
• Be a 501(c)(3) organization or have fiscal sponsorship by another non-profit organization.
• Have a new or existing program, project, advocacy campaign, or other initiative that addresses the vulnerability of Black girls and/or women in the South.

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Application

Applications will close on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 8pm EST.

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