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5 Reasons Why FRIDA Grants are Unique

June 30, 2014

After four years since it’s founding, FRIDA remains the only youth-led fund in the world focused exclusively on supporting global young feminist activism.

Here are the top 5 reasons why FRIDA grants are unique. What else would you add or want from a grant to support young feminist activism?

1. FRIDA’s grants are small but FLEXIBLE.

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They can be used on what matters most for newly established groups to create an impact. From getting your group formally registered, to renting a safe space, to paying for utilities, and to covering local transport costs for socio-economically disadvantaged community members to actually get to these spaces, FRIDA grants can be used every step of the way.

2. One grant equals multiple RESOURCES.

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In addition to the grant, FRIDA provides additional support for groups to strengthen their own capacity, connects groups with one another to share skills and ideas, and convinces other funders to support young feminist organizing and the larger movement.

3. INCLUSIVITY is key to strengthening a global movement.

Inclusion

Groups can apply to FRIDA in five different languages and do not need to be registered in order to receive funds. This means FRIDA can reach newly established groups or groups that choose to remain underground in order to work with very marginalized communities.

4. What is a movement without DIVERSITY? 

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FRIDA is committed to funding organizations and initiatives that are unlikely to be funded by more traditional funding sources because they might be too small, are working with highly discriminated communities, using radical strategies to challenge the status quo, or taking risks on new ideas.

5. ACTION speaks louder than words.

Action

 

FRIDA does things differently by using a participatory grantmaking model that lets applicants vote on the best proposals. This shifts decision-making power between funders and grantees, and increases collective accountability and community among young feminist groups.

So what are you waiting for? 

If you are a group of young feminist organizers that fit the FRIDA funding criteria, apply now! 

The call for applications is open from 23 June – 28 July, 2014.

Apply now in

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If you are a believer in young feminist leadership and want to contribute to building the next generation of movement activists, please get involved! 

Give a one-time donation or set up a monthly gift. 

You can also consider giving your skills, time, or other resources to FRIDA and its grantee network – write to us and let us know!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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