Activating Leadership Grant Program for Women and Girls

Posted by on March 26, 2012

Eileen Fisher Invites Applications for Activating Leadership Grant Program for Women and Girls
Deadline: April 25, 2012

For three years beginning in 2010, women’s clothing retailer Eileen Fisher will fund programs that activate leadership qualities in women and girls.

The initiative is particularly interested in programs that bring about self-discovery and personal transformation; help women and/or girls find their inner strength and trust their intuition; and address any phase of a woman’s and/or girl’s life.

In 2012, the grant program will review applications from nonprofit organizations along the theme of Leading for Impact.

Grants of $5,000 or more will be awarded, including grants for general support and seed funding for grassroots organizations.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to organizations that show an innovative, holistic, effective, and direct approach to activating leadership among women and/or girls; form partnerships with other community organizations for deeper impact; demonstrate the long-term sustainability and viability of the organization; show a clear need for the funds and a plan for their use; demonstrate a long-term commitment to their work; establish resonance with the Eileen Fisher company mission and leadership practices; and are located near Eileen Fisher offices, retail stores, or showrooms, or outside the United States (via U.S.-based charities only).

Visit the Eileen Fisher Web site for complete grant program guidelines, the eligibility quiz, and the online application.

http://www.eileenfisher.com/EileenFisherCompany/CompanyGeneralContentPages/SocialConciousness/Self_Image.jsp