Inspire Girls to Become Changemakers - Tides
The Tides Advancing Girls Fund supports girl- and BIPOC-led research and advocacy to empower girls and young women of color through intersectional, inclusive grantmaking in the US and global south.
Funder: Tides
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $21–26M awarded annually (recent cycles); typical grants are multiyear, general operating support as the fund matures
Summary: Supports leadership, well-being, and advocacy for girls and young women of color through intersectional, girl-led, and inclusive grantmaking in the US and global south.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Tides Advancing Girls Fund invests in the power and leadership of adolescent girls and young women of color and their allies, with a focus on the United States and the global south. The fund centers girl-led and BIPOC-led organizations, prioritizing flexible, multi-issue, and intersectional approaches to grantmaking. The program is gender inclusive, welcoming cis-girls, transgender girls, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth (typically ages 11–25). Funding supports leadership development, well-being, advocacy, systems change, and holistic support, aiming to disrupt racial, gender, and socioeconomic disparities. As the fund matures, it is transitioning toward multiyear, general operating grants, with a commitment to trust-based philanthropy and reducing barriers to access.
