Empowering Youth, Women, and Innovation Grants
The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation supports collaborative, innovative programs in youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and STEM or creative research to drive transformative social change.
Funder: The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation
Due Dates: No fixed deadline; applications are by invitation only
Funding Amounts: Varies by program; awards range from small venture grants to substantial support for large initiatives
Summary: Supports collaborative programs empowering youth, women, and innovation with a focus on ambition, creativity, and transformative change.
Key Information: Unsolicited applications are not accepted; most grants are developed in partnership with the Foundation.
Description
The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation funds initiatives in three primary areas: Empowering Youth, Empowering Women, and Empowering Innovation. The Foundation seeks to foster ambition, challenge the status quo, and build strong communities through programs that are co-created with grantees. Their approach emphasizes partnership, adaptability, and impact, supporting big ideas and transformative change. Funding is available for a variety of program types, including leadership development, mentorship, creative arts, STEM education, and community innovation. The Foundation values collaboration and works closely with grantees to iterate and scale successful projects.
