Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance and Resilience Grant 2026

Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance and Resilience Grant 2026

Applications are now open for the Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance and Resilience Grant 2026. The program supports grassroots organizations and nonprofits working to protect and empower Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth in the Southern United States.

Eligible organizations can receive funding between $5,000 and $20,000 for community safety, justice reform, reproductive health, youth empowerment, and advocacy initiatives.

The application deadline is 14 May 2026.

Grant Overview

Focus Areas

The grant supports projects related to:

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Reproductive & Maternal Health Justice
• Restorative Justice
• Youth Empowerment
• Community Safety
• Advocacy & System Reform

Eligible States

Organizations from these U.S. states can apply:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Texas

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor
• Have annual budget under $1 million
• Work on justice and community-focused initiatives
• Operate in eligible Southern U.S. states

Required Documents

Applicants generally need:

• W9 Form
• Proof of Nonprofit Status
• Organizational Budget
• Latest Form 990

Important Dates

How to Apply?

Interested organizations can apply online through the official application portal before the deadline.

Important Links

Final Words

The Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance and Resilience Grant 2026 is a valuable funding opportunity for organizations working on justice, safety, health, and empowerment initiatives for Black girls and women in the Southern United States.