Indigenous Women and Girls - Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
Supports programs advancing safety, justice, and wellbeing for Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people through advocacy, legal support, and intersectional feminist approaches.
Funder: Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
Due Dates: No fixed deadlines; proposals are by invitation only and deadlines are set upon invitation.
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are for one year; multi-year proposals may be considered. Award size varies and is not specified.
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs and advocacy advancing safety, justice, and wellbeing for Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people.
Key Information: Unsolicited proposals are not accepted; organizations must first submit an information form and be invited to apply.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations working to improve the safety, wellbeing, and rights of Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people. The Foundation funds programs that address the impacts of colonization, racism, and patriarchal systems, with a focus on advocacy, legislative change, legal support, and direct services for families of missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. Emphasis is placed on centering Indigenous leadership, integrating intersectional feminist approaches, and fostering accountability for perpetrators of violence.
