Grant Proposal Guidelines
Empower Women Media’s FoRB initiative equips and mobilizes the public to support human rights and religious freedom through education, diplomacy, media, grassroots and leadership initiatives.
Our mission is to inspire and mobilize leaders and influencers to stand up for freedom of faith so that everyone is free to live what they believe.
Eligibility
1) Must complete the online application
2) Must attend introduction Zoom meeting (May 2025)
3) Must attend a FoRB initiative event (either on Zoom or in person)
4) Must submit a progress report (September 2025)
5) Must submit invoices or receipts if requested
6) Must send summary report (November 2025)
Grant Range
$2,500-$15,000
Grant Use
Online course, workshop, forum, ministerial, fellowship, short film, televised program, sports, arts, research, legal, women’s initiatives, and grass roots projects…
Required Attachments
1) CV or Resume
2) Bio (up to 4 sentences)
3) Photo
4) Website (if available)
5) Social Media
6) 2 References
7) Budget (with line items)
Deadline: March 15, 2025
Please read the guidelines carefully and submit your project proposal via the link below.
Who Can Submit a Project Proposal?
Organizations or leaders who are using education, advocacy and media strategies to equip religious freedom advocates.
What Sectors?
Government, diplomacy, education, research, media, legal, and grassroots.
Grant Timeline
Grant Submission: February 15, 2025
Grant Decision: April 2025
Grant Awarded: June 2025
Reporting: Quarterly
Final Reporting: December 1, 2025
Grant Decision: April 2025
Grant Awarded: June 2025
Reporting: Quarterly
Final Reporting: December 1, 2025
Proposal Criteria
- Projects must focus on equipping and mobilizing religious freedom advocates.
- Projects must include a “plan of action”, budget, clear outcomes, reporting, and a follow up strategy.
- Projects must be collaborative and encourage partnerships across organizational lines.
Grant Limitations
Funding range: $2,500-$15,000
Submit Your Grant Proposal
For questions, please contact Shirin Taber at shirin@empowerwomen.media