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Aura Cacia Positive Change Project
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Support for transformational programs for women and girls
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 33.333336% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- From $ 2,000,000 to $ 8,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Overview
Provides up to $100,000 USD to support programs helping women and girls achieve transformational, lasting change. Funds eligible activities that promote healthy, purposeful living, strengthen self-confidence, and include participant-led program development.
Activities funded
- Programs providing direct resources and services to women and/or girls facing significant barriers.
- Initiatives that promote healthy, purposeful living to support sustained positive change.
- Programming that builds positive self-image, self-respect, and self-confidence for women and/or girls.
- Program models that enable participants to help lead and shape curriculum or programming.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 98,000
Two-year coaching and skills cohorts supporting women’s self-sufficiency
$ 100,000
Youth-led wellness and confidence program for girls overcoming barriers
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Be a non-profit organization providing resources and services directly to women and/or girls facing significant barriers.
- Deliver programming that supports and reinforces positive change through healthy, purposeful living.
- Include elements that foster positive self-image, self-respect, and self-confidence for women and/or girls.
- Create opportunities for participants to lead and shape curriculum or programming.
- Have an annual organizational budget between $2 million and $8 million USD.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations based in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Canada
- Organizations delivering direct services to women and/or girls
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm application window
- Ensure your organization can apply during the available period (August 1, 2025 through September 12, 2025).
- If you are a Canadian non-profit, contact the Positive Change Project to request the submission process for your application.
- Submit your application following the instructions provided after contacting the program (Canadian non-profits).
- Ensure submission is completed by September 12, 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- Awardees will be informed in December 2025.
Additional information
- Applications are available from August 1, 2025 through September 12, 2025.
- Selected awardees are informed in December 2025.
Contacts
PositiveChangeProject@AuraCacia.com
Canada
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