Women

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
US-based funder of social change and community-building work around the world, as well as individual artists and writers. Describes granting priorities and process, with list of grantees.
http://www.astraeafoundation.org

Global Fund for Women
International group focusing on human rights. Committed to giving flexible, timely support to women's groups working on emerging, controversial or difficult issues.
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/

Mama Cash
Netherlands-based funders of new projects and organizations. Describes grant interest areas and application requirements.
http://www.mamacash.nl

The Sister Fund
US-based private foundation supporting women of faith and their organizations. Lists current grantees and provides application guidelines.
http://www.sisterfund.org

Three Guineas Fund
Creates social change by investing in economic opportunity for women and girls, through institutional change and connections between the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Lists grantees, with research reports on effective approaches.
http://www.threeguineasfund.org/