Empowerment of Black women and girls – Jun 14

Posted by Pearl Milling Company on May 23, 2023

Pearl Milling Company invites applications for 2023 P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Grant

The Pearl Milling Company invites applications for the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year program championing the empowerment and success of Black women and girls across America. The program is based on five key pillars:

Prosperity: Alleviating systemic barriers and inequities in food, housing, employment, financial support, and generational wealth.

Empowerment: Inspiring and encouraging Black women and girls to attain holistic wellness and success in areas such as confidence building, self-esteem, and mental and physical health.

Access: Enhancing equal opportunity to education and entrepreneurship in areas such as scholarships, grants, capital, and financial literacy.

Representation: Elevating Black women and girls in the areas such as culinary arts, food innovation, science, and media support.

Leadership: Advancing skill development and access to resources for emerging talent in public speaking, strategic thinking, team building, and mentorship.

Through the program, grants will be awarded to support organizations with programming serving Black girls and/or women and aligned with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge mission and pillar.

Applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and based in the United States to be eligible. Organizations may be nominated or apply for the opportunity.

For complete program guidelines, application instructions, and information about previous grant recipients, see the Pearl Milling Company website.

Deadline: June 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. ET