Giving Joy Microgrant for Women Entrepreneurs

Compensation: Up to ₹42,000 (Approx. $500 one-time grant)
Closes on: April 30, 2026

Giving Joy Grants

Giving Joy is a group that believes in the power of women to change the world. They provide small grants to help women start businesses or lead projects that make life better for their families and neighbours. Read More

Regarding the opportunity

A community-focused opportunity for women to secure seed funding for a social enterprise, small business, or non-profit initiative that strengthens the rights and livelihoods of women and girls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a new or existing community project or business.
• Manage grant funds transparently to achieve specific social or economic goals.
• Coordinate local activities that improve the safety, skills, or income of women.
• Track the progress of the initiative to show how it helps the community.
• Communicate the impact of the project through simple reports or stories.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, or individuals with a strong community-focused idea
• Projects with clear, practical, and scalable impact
• Basic digital skills to navigate the online application and email updates.
• Strong leadership skills and a commitment to helping other women and girls.
• Must be a woman aged 18 or older from any part of the world.

Benefits

• Direct financial support to turn a meaningful idea into reality.
• Connection to a global network of women changemakers.
• Opportunity to build a track record for future larger funding.
• Flexible use of funds for equipment, supplies, or project costs.

Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the below button before April 30, 2026

Awards announced: June 2026