Opportunities for You and Your Organizations
GRANTS / FUNDING
Campaign For Southern Equality Back-to-School Grants | Deadline October 15
Supportive Schools Mini-Grants are available for small-scale funding and technical support to help student groups, families, and educators create safe, joyful, and community-centered environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
Community Microgrant Program | Deadline October 21, 11:59 PM PDT
The A Haven for Us Community Microgrant Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible LGBTQIA+ adults experiencing financial barriers or pursuing opportunities that support their health, safety, stability, education, and overall well-being. Microgrants are awarded through recurring application cycles and may help cover needs such as medical care, gender-affirming care, mental health services, housing or relocation expenses, education, and other qualifying costs.
Hazel M. Johnson Fellowship Partner | October 30
Black Girl Environmentalist is looking for organizations ready to empower the next generation in their careers. Partners will help host the fourth cohort of the HMJ program––a 10-week climate internship pipeline program for young early/career climate leaders.
Trans Person of Color Grants | Deadline October 31
Gender Reveal’s 12th grant cycle is particularly interested in funding existing/ongoing projects that materially support trans folks, queer people of color, immigrants, and/or other marginalized communities, as well as projects that foster exploration and celebration of gender diversity and trans lives. Applications from anywhere in the world are encouraged. Collectives/groups are welcome to apply, as long as the majority of the group members are trans folks of color.
FELLOWSHIPS / SKILL BUILDING
Capacity Building Support by Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund | Deadline October 16, 5pm
Fieldshaper Program by Elevate Philanthropy | Deadline October 30
EVENTS
2026 American Youth Policy Forum by Children’s Defense Fund | Happening November 4–5
This event brings together child advocates, policymakers, researchers, educators, philanthropic leaders, and young people to explore the policies and partnerships needed to build a brighter future for children, youth, and families. There will be keynote discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and the opportunity to connect with advocates from across the country.
Justice for Black Girls 2026 National Conference by Justice for Black Girls | Happening November 8
The conference features Youth Ambassadors and Black Girlhood Studies Undergraduate Fellows sharing research alongside leading experts in national conversations on Black girlhood, safety, and healing. It is an opportunity for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to learn from the academic and policy work of the girls themselves.
Harambee Conference | Happening April 12–14, 2027
Harambee is the largest gathering of Black professionals in organized philanthropy—welcoming allies, co-creators, and co-conspirators committed to supporting Black individuals and communities. This event combines both in-person and virtual experiences to bring people together for impactful discussion and action. The conference features mainstage plenaries addressing timely topics crucial to Black communities and a selection of curated sessions aimed at amplifying the Association of Black Foundation Executives’ (ABFE) ten imperatives for the philanthropic sector.
Career Opportunities
Below are job openings with upcoming deadlines
Full-time Gender Justice Coordinator, Freedom, Inc. | Hybrid, with occasional travel | Open until filled | This is one of multiple postings for Freedom, Inc. Learn more here.
Operations & Special Projects Manager, Girls For A Change | Richmond, VA | Term: November 2026 – October 2027 | Apply as soon as possible
Chief Development Officer, The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Remote, Washington D.C. | Open until filled
Youth Opportunities
FELLOWSHIPS / SKILL BUILDING
Girls Leadership Programs by Girl Rising | Deadline October 18
For those interested in problem solving, governance, and shaping the future of Girl Rising, the Girls Advisory Council and Consejo de Niñas offer this leadership opportunity. While the Girl Rising Fellowship program will teach participants how to shape, build, and their own activism campaign. Both programs are open to all girls (inclusive of transfeminine experience) between the ages of 14 to 22, anywhere in the world.
2027 Leadership & Empowerment Institute by JAHAJEE Indo-Caribbeans for Gender Justice | Deadline December 4
Jahajee’s 2027 Leadership & Empowerment Institute (LEI) is a year-long transformational leadership development experience for Indo-Caribbean women, girls, and gender-expansive people ages 13 and up. Participants will engage in deep healing and personal change, as well as learn about organizing, advocacy, storytelling, facilitation, gender justice, racial justice, economic justice, immigrant rights, and the roots of gender-based violence.
SCHOLARSHIPS / GRANTS
Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship | Deadline December 14
Because there’s a staggering gender gap across so many STEM fields, this scholarship is open to women and non-binary applicants—with the goal of changing the public perception of what a scientist is supposed to look like. To apply, students upload a 3-minute video explaining a topic in science they’re passionate about. This year’s winners will each get $20,000 in tuition, one-on-one mentorship, and a $1,000 professional development stipend.
Publishing Opportunities / Calls
Call for Pitches by Black Youth Project | Accepting pitches now
Currently accepting ongoing pitches about how Project 2025 is shaping our lives now. Potential topics include rollbacks in health-care, food and housing insecurity, anti-trans legislation and discourse, the privatization of education, or imperialism and the American project. Submissions are open to Black youth and young adults ages 18–45.
Learnings
READING
How Philanthropy’s ‘Advocacy Penalty’ Harms Girls and Gender-Expansive Youth by Alliance For Girls
Alliance For Girls Executive Director Chantal Hildebrand’s piece shines a light on a troubling pattern playing out across a network of 120+ organizations serving girls and gender-expansive youth, particularly youth of color, in California. The federal government is pulling back support, yes, but so is philanthropy.
Why Philanthropy Must Invest in Narrative Power to End Gender Violence by Nonprofit Quarterly
Natalie A. Collier, Maheen Kaleem, and Jody Myrum outline the power of narrative and the importance of using it to shift away from stories powerful individuals and institutions create to avoid accountability.
Pockets of Joy
Check out talented young poet, Cesily Collette Taylor, reading her inspirational poem, “In My Wheelchair.”
From playing a young Serena Williams on the big screen to debuting at the US Open, Thea Frodin takes her journey full circle at just 17 years old.
Introducing Cianna, an amazing make-up artist. Oh, and she’s only 11!
Meet the six Native teens fighting for equitable pay at the top of the world in rural Alaska.
11-year-old designer, Brooke Sumpter, headlines American Girl debut at New York Fashion Week. One of the youngest presenters ever!
Zariah Taylor, a fashion design student at Washington University, opens her own vending-machine business (a project she began in her first year) at school after she couldn’t find textured hair products on campus.
Inventor Danielle Boyer turned down a $65 million buyout to save her language and keep it in community hands.
