International Women’s Day Small Grants 2024

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global initiative celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Held annually on 8 March, IWD marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

To celebrate IWD 2024, Council invited community groups and organisations to apply for funding under the IWD Small Grants Program to deliver events or activities across the weeks of 4-15 March 2024.

Grants of up to $1,000 per organisation/group were available for eligible applicants to support events and activities which highlight and celebrate the achievements of women in Liverpool.

13 submissions were received from local community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Council endorsed 12 programs totalling $11,213 in funding from the Community Grants budget.

IWD programs that successfully met the eligibility criteria and secured funding are outlined below:

Himyana Social Services - Victory Handed Across GenerationsPlaygroup NSW - Willy Wagtails Playgroup Celebrating MumsPacific Women Professional Business Network - Reflections BreakfastLiverpool Neighbourhood Connections - All Welcome IWDCity Of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce - IWD 2024BAYTULHUDA The House of Guidance - We are EmpoweredHolsworthy Girl Guides - 9 March Come and Try DayThe Shepherd Centre - A celebration of mothers of children with hearing lossLiverpool City Robins Football Club - Ladies Football Training EventLiverpool Women's Health Centre - Coffee Cake & ConnectionEdmondson Park Malayalee Club - From Empowered to Empowering: Creating LegacyAustralian Arab Cultural Forum - Paint and Heal

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