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Funding for Projects that Enable Black Women and Girls Reach their Full Potential (UK)

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to black-led grassroot organisations and projects in the UK that are working to eliminate barriers to progress for black women and girls.

The grants are being made through the Crown Fund UK; an initiative supported by Dove to help eradicate race-based hair discrimination and drive real and actionable change.

Dove is keen to receive applications from any organisations that have an innovative and creative approach to the way they engage Black women and girls in their community. The projects funded should meaningfully involve the women and/or girls they support to reach their full potential and break down barriers to success.

To be eligible applications need:

  • To be from UK-based grassroot organisations and/or programmes that are led by people who identify as Black/Black-mixed race.
  • To help create lasting change in the lives of Black women and/or girls.
  • To celebrate and empower Black women and/or girls and eliminate barriers to success.
  • To address one or more of the following issues/needs: Appearance based prejudice and discrimination / Education and vocational training / Emotional or Psychological health / Empowerment / Individual growth and success / Leadership and career planning / Mentorship / Advocacy
  • To be from organisations already established as a social enterprise, charity or community project and be engaged in impactful work in their community.
  • To demonstrate the impact of the funding and their methods and ability to monitor and evaluate the project.

The closing date for applications is the 5pm on the 21st January 2021

4th January 2021