Grant application
Message From the G.L.e.W. Foundation Founder
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the G.L.E.W. legacy.
It is not a test of your worthiness. The G.L.E.W. Foundation does not ask women to prove they deserve resources. We were built on a different premise: that women are already worthy, already capable, and already building. What has been missing is investment without conditions, Freedom Capital.
This application is a conversation. We want to understand who you are, what you are building, and what becomes possible when capital arrives without strings attached. We do not need you to perform hardship to be considered. We do not need you to make yourself smaller; you are deserving.
Take the time you need. Most applicants finish in 50-90 minutes. Write the way you actually speak. If a question does not feel right, the optional ones are truly optional, and the open response at the end is yours to use however you want.
We are honored you are here.
Zuhairah Washington
Founder, The G.L.E.W. Foundation
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This grant opportunity is a direct investment in ambitious mothers building the lives, businesses, and futures they deserve.
Who we fund: Ambitious mothers who are actively building something. That can mean a business, a body of creative work, a community institution, an educational pursuit, or a vision that has not yet found its full shape. We fund the woman, not only the project.
What we ask of participants: Honesty in this application. Engagement with the cohort, if and when you have capacity. That is the agreement.
Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will hear from us within six weeks of submission, regardless of the outcome.
How your information is used: Demographic information is used only for program design and grant-making reporting required of 501(c)(3) organizations. Photos are not required at the application stage and do not influence selection. Your application is read only by the selection committee.