About the Grant

• Giving Joy’s September 2025 round supports women-led ideas and projects with clear social and economic benefits for communities.
• Grants focus on creativity, innovation, and measurable community impact — not just profit.
• Projects may include starting or expanding a business, a nonprofit activity, community services, training, or targeted initiatives for women and families.

Who Can Apply

• Women aged 18+ from eligible countries in Asia, Oceania, and the Caribbean (regional list applies).
• No business ownership required — individuals, groups, NGOs and charities may apply.
• Applicants may submit in any language that Google Translate can convert.
• Each applicant may apply once per cycle; previous winners cannot apply again this cycle.

Grant Use & Duration

• Grant amounts awarded are up to $500 USD per project.
• Projects must be legal, community-oriented, and have a six-month implementation window.
• Grants may be used for start-up costs, project materials, community outreach, training, or scaling social initiatives.