Deadline: 07-Jul-2026
The Mobilize Power Fund provides rapid-response funding to gender justice organizations facing urgent, unexpected challenges in their organizing and movement-building work. It supports activities such as emergency safety, mutual aid, conflict transformation, and rapid mobilization efforts, with grants up to USD 10,000 for organizations and USD 20,000 for coalitions. The fund prioritizes grassroots groups led by impacted communities and responding to recent crises within the last six months.
Fund Overview
The Mobilize Power Fund is a flexible emergency funding initiative designed to support gender justice organizations facing urgent and time-sensitive challenges.
It is focused on:
- Rapid response organizing and mobilization
- Emergency support for activist communities
- Strengthening grassroots gender justice movements
- Supporting safety, accountability, and healing work
The fund is designed for organizations needing immediate resources to respond to evolving conditions.
Core Areas of Support
The fund supports a wide range of urgent and movement-building activities, including:
Rapid Response and Mobilization
- Immediate action in response to incidents or crises
- Community organizing and advocacy efforts
- Short-term strategic interventions
Safety and Security
- Emergency protection for activists and communities
- Safety planning and defense measures
- Risk mitigation and crisis response
Healing and Justice Work
- Healing justice initiatives
- Community accountability processes
- Conflict resolution and transformation
Mutual Aid and Community Support
- Resource sharing systems
- Emergency assistance for impacted communities
- Direct support networks
Movement Building
- Strengthening organizing capacity
- Community-led advocacy efforts
- Building collective power
Purpose and Strategic Focus
The fund exists to support gender justice groups that must:
- Respond quickly to unexpected threats or opportunities
- Adjust or pivot organizing strategies
- Address emerging crises within short timeframes
- Sustain movement-building during volatile conditions
Priority is given to incidents occurring within the past six months.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants:
- Gender justice organizations and collectives
- Grassroots and community-based groups
- Organizations led by impacted communities
Eligibility requirements:
- Annual budget must be under USD 500,000
- Strong accountability structures tied to impacted communities
- Leadership representation from affected groups
Priority is given to organizations:
- Without 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship access
- Located in under-resourced or underfunded regions
- Led by young women of color, trans, queer, intersex, and gender non-conforming youth
- Led by people of color under 35
Funding Details
Grant Amount
- Up to USD 10,000 for individual organizations
- Up to USD 20,000 for coalitions or partnerships (2+ groups)
Funding Priorities
- Recent incidents or crises (within last 6 months)
- Urgent organizing needs
- Community safety and protection
- Movement-building and advocacy
Non-Priority Uses
- Ongoing programs without urgent need
- Preplanned events
- Budget shortfalls unrelated to crisis response
How It Works / How to Apply
Application Process
- Identify a recent urgent issue affecting your community
- Define how it impacts gender justice organizing
- Prepare a clear rapid response plan
- Demonstrate leadership accountability to impacted groups
- Submit application under Mobilize Power Fund guidelines
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Urgency of the situation
- Connection to gender justice issues
- Community leadership structure
- Impact on organizing and movement-building
- Feasibility of rapid response plan
Why This Fund Matters
The Mobilize Power Fund is important because it:
- Provides immediate support during crises
- Strengthens grassroots gender justice movements
- Enables rapid adaptation to changing conditions
- Supports communities facing systemic gender-based oppression
- Expands resources for underfunded activist groups
It fills a critical gap in fast-response funding for social justice work.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for non-urgent or long-term projects
- Submitting preplanned or routine programming requests
- Failing to demonstrate recent (last 6 months) triggering events
- Weak connection to gender justice issues
- Lack of community accountability structure
- Exceeding budget eligibility limits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mobilize Power Fund?
It is a rapid-response funding program supporting gender justice organizations in urgent situations.
How much funding is available?
Up to USD 10,000 for organizations and USD 20,000 for coalitions.
Who can apply?
Gender justice organizations with budgets under USD 500,000.
What kind of work is supported?
Emergency response, mutual aid, safety, healing justice, and movement-building activities.
What time frame is considered for eligibility?
Priority is given to incidents occurring within the last six months.
Are coalitions eligible?
Yes, coalitions of two or more groups can apply for higher funding.
What organizations are prioritized?
Grassroots, under-resourced groups led by directly impacted communities.
Conclusion
The Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid-response funding mechanism that strengthens gender justice organizations during moments of crisis and change. By prioritizing urgent needs, community leadership, and movement-building, it helps sustain grassroots activism and support communities facing gender-based oppression.
For more information, visit Third Wave Fund.