Open Meadows Foundation offers grants to women and girls

Grants for projects involving women and girls are available through the Open Meadows Foundation. Open Meadows supports projects that are led by -- and benefit -- women and girls.

Awards are made to organizations that:

• reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization promote building community power
• promote racial, social, economic and environmental justice
• have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding

Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations with an organizational budget no larger than $150,000. Projects must be designed and implemented by women and girls. Deadline: August 15, 2009.