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Aerie Real Foundation Community Grant
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support for programs building confidence in women
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 USD for mission-aligned programs building confidence in women. Eligible activities include initiatives that expand access to needed products, promote menstrual equity, develop leadership skills, and empower underserved communities.
Activities funded
- Programs that create access to much needed products for women.
- Initiatives that promote menstrual equity.
- Projects that develop leadership skills for women.
- Programs that empower underserved communities in ways that build confidence in women.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Confidence-building fitness and mentorship program with menstrual equity supports
$ 9,500
Leadership and job-readiness lab to build women’s workplace confidence
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or a registered charity based in Canada.
- The proposed program or project must focus on building confidence in women.
- The applicant organization must be mission-aligned with the foundation’s goals.
Who is eligible?
- U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
- Registered Canadian charities focused on building confidence in women
- Mission-aligned national non-profit organizations
- Mission-aligned community-based non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee for a decision.
- Applicants are typically notified of the committee decision by email about one month after the deadline.
Additional information
- Mission focus: building confidence in women through philanthropy, community programs, and educational resources.
- Applicants are typically notified of the committee decision about one month after the deadline.
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