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PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION

Note: The application cycle for 2011 funding closed on May 31, 2010.  The next application cycle for 2012 funding will open in April 2011.

Overview:
Dining for Women is an educational dinner giving circle. Across the U.S., we "dine in" together each month, and our "dining out" dollars are sent to grassroots international programs empowering women living in extreme poverty. DFW donations fund programs that foster good health,education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. The organization works to inspire individuals to make a difference through the power of collective giving.


Application Criteria:
Please note that your organization MUST meet the following criteria to be eligible for a grant from Dining for Women.

  • Support women and/or girls who face extreme challenges in developing countries
  • Promote self-sufficiency, economic independence and/or good health
  • Tie funding to direct impact on individuals’ lives
  • Provide evidence of long-term sustainability and program success
  • Provide relevant educational resources; includes providing and sending an educational DVD to all DFW registered Chapter Leaders
  • Provide prompt and specific reporting about DFW funded program
  • Effectively manage a variable DFW grant that could range from $28,000 - $35,000
  • Direct a minimum of 75% of expenses to programs
  • 501(c)3 US nonprofit organization or foreign organization operating with a US nonprofit sponsor
  • Operate independent of religious or political affiliation


Dining for Women does NOT support:

  • Organizations solely focused on US domestic issues
  • Programs that are not specifically targeted for women and/or girls
  • Organizations that do not exhibit a co-investment strategy with those being served
  • Organizations that cannot demonstrate fiscal responsibility and future sustainability of their programs
  • Donations to group trusts, foundations or other consolidated funding activity
  • Government entities, political parties, election campaigns or religiously-affiliated organizations

Priorities:
Dining for Women awards 12 grants per year (one per month). We prioritize funding for organizations that:

  • Are located in a region or country with both extreme need and limited funding resources
  • Provide additional support material and information for the education of our members on critical issues women face around the world. This can be personal stories, photos, regional and cultural information, etc. A DVD is required for all selected programs.
  • Are organized and led by women from particularly marginalized populations
  • Demonstrate ownership and direction by the women being served by the organization’s programs
  • Indicate community involvement in problem solving

The application cycle for 2011 funding closed on May 31, 2010.  The next application cycle for 2012 funding will open in April 2011.