Grant Opportunities

Overview of grant opportunities in 2025

Below you will find brief overviews of the grants funding available in 2025. We've included specific items that applicants will need to address in grant proposals. Please note, however, that this is not an exhaustive list. Our Request for Proposals window will open in spring 2025. Please check back for specific dates, or sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on grant opportunities as they become available.

All proposals must be from:

Woman-led or woman-focused organizations for projects that align with our stated mission. 

All proposals must include:

The project's main objective(s), steps to achieving the objective(s), and the key success indicators. Explain how the organization's purpose and project align with The Skirt Foundation's mission and funding priorities. Include a budget that shows the total grant request, administrative fees, and other funding sources, among other budgetary items.

Women in the Arts Grant

Project proposals for Women in the Arts funding should have a visual or performing arts, design, literary, or arts education focus. If your organization has hiring policies in place, provide a description of how your current and historical hiring and promotion practices demonstrate gender equity as a priority.

Women's Economic Advancement Grant

Our Women's Economic Advancement Grant application window opens on May 15, 2025. Below are pertinent dates:

Application window opens: May 15, 2025

Application window closes: July 11, 2025

Decisions made/grant recipient(s) notified by: August 8, 2025

Funds disbursed by: August 22, 2025

Grants will range between $1000 and $5000, and will be awarded to:

• Organizations whose missions advance women in the field of business or philanthropic/charitable work, or
• Organizations with educational or skills building programs that enhance and improve women's practical and educational skills, furthering upward mobility in their chosen business or philanthropic/charitable pursuits. Eligible projects/programs may include but are not limited to educational programs or seminars, mentorship programs, and scholarship programs.

If your organization has hiring policies in place, provide a description of how your current and historical hiring and promotion practices demonstrate gender equity as a priority.

Please note: individuals are not eligible for this grant.

Women's Health Initiatives Grant

Project proposals for Women's Health Initiatives funding should focus specifically and primarily on women's health issues. Project focus can include but is not limited to nutritional needs, breast cancer awareness, HIV, mental health, menopause, and unique health concerns and requirements at various stages of women's lives.