Third Wave Fund: Own Our Power Fund

Third Wave Fund is an activist fund led by and for women of color, intersex, queer, and trans folks under 35 years old in the United States. Third Wave's Own Our Power Fund aims to build stronger reproductive and gender justice movements by increasing the power, agency, and self-determination that young women, trans, and queer youth of color have over their organizations. Capacity-building grants of up to $25,000 will be provided for projects that address leadership development, financial sustainability, self-representation, and strategic communications capacities. Applicants should specifically work toward gender justice and recognize that gender justice will only be achieved by also addressing racial, economic, and disability justice. Priority is given to organizations located in regions or focused on issues that are philanthropically under-resourced. Organizations with an annual budget of up to $500,000 that are 501(c)(3)s or are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization may apply. The application deadline is April 30, 2021.

Visit the Third Wave website to review the funding guidelines for the Own Our Power Fund.