{"id":41978,"date":"2024-03-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=41978"},"modified":"2024-03-28T09:57:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:57:17","slug":"celebrating-womens-history-month-past-present-and-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/celebrating-womens-history-month-past-present-and-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month: Past, Present, and Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month means acknowledging all of the remarkable contributions of past generations of women who have left their mark in the annals of history. From shaping major Supreme Court rulings to making groundbreaking strides at the Oscars, women have left an indelible mark on our country and their impact on our culture is undeniable. Join <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> as we dive into the stories of a few of these remarkable leaders, artists, and innovators who have shattered barriers and made history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting, however, that celebrating Women\u2019s History Month means more than giving the normal oohs and aahs over famous women from our history books. Indeed, it also means acknowledging the everyday women here and now who strive to make a difference in the lives of others in their communities. We&#8217;re talking about business women, family women, and women who hold more than one title in the lives of those that love them. The trailblazing women of today carry not only the weight of expectations to live up to those who walked before them but also carry the responsibility for raising the next generation of strong, powerful women. And, of course, we must give a nod to those young girls who will one day choose their path according to the life lessons we have taught them. This is why celebrating Women\u2019s History Month is so very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GrantWatch Historic Faves<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, yes, we have a few favorites. We&#8217;ve chosen the following three women since each has had a profound effect on US culture and history. However, we freely acknowledge that they are are but three of so many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rita Moreno:<\/strong> No one can deny that Rita Moreno is a true powerhouse of an actress, singer, and dancer. Her Career has spanned a lifetime. She has shone in every role, from Tuptim in The King and I to Catherine Wolf in Oz. But it\u2019s her most famous role that has always been this writer\u2019s favorite. Who could ever forget Anita in Westside Story? I grew up, as did many of us, wanting to be her.<\/li><li><strong>Ruth Marianna Handler:<\/strong> Yes, we\u2019re including the woman who invented Barbie. Regardless of the controversies that have sometimes surrounded the Barbie doll, it\u2019s impossible to deny that she was a wildly successful businesswoman and inventor.&nbsp; After all, it\u2019s no small fete to create the one doll in history whose name is famous, the world over. This historic woman revolutionized the toy industry and Barbie is still going strong today.<\/li><li><strong>Maya Angelou: <\/strong>A prolific writer, she published autobiographies, essays, plays, movies, and even two cookbooks. Dr. Angelou was also a strong, proud voice for civil rights, spoke six languages, and of course, wrote truly wonderful poetry. She was a symbol of wisdom, grace, and resilience whose words continue to resonate deeply with people around the world. Her profound insights into the human experience, coupled with her remarkable ability to weave words into poetry and prose, have left an indelible mark on literature and history.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And now for some grant funding <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grants Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grants are available to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/205626\/grants-to-usa-female-athletes-and-athletic-teams-for-individual-or-team-needs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>female athletes<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and athletic teams to support individual or team needs. Funding is to be used for mental health services, sponsorships, and equipment purchases.<\/li><li>In addition, there are grants available to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/173189\/grants-to-usa-canada-and-international-women-and-nonbinary-journalists-for-projects-and-career-advancement-in-the-area-of-news-reporting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>women<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for career advancement in the area of news reporting.<\/li><li>Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support are open to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/191315\/grants-to-usa-black-women-to-increase-diversity-in-entrepreneurship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black women entrepreneurs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to support equal opportunities in business.<\/li><li>Funding of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/209650\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-to-support-healthcare-for-disadvantaged-women.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to $35,000<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is also available to nonprofit organizations to support healthcare for disadvantaged women.<\/li><li>There are grants of $500 available to women for urgent financial assistance. Funding is to help&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/195127\/grants-to-usa-canada-and-international-women-for-financial-assistance-in-the-wake-of-the-covid-crisis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>single mothers<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;affected by the economic collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li><li>Lastly, opportunities are available for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/204377\/opportunity-for-usa-latina-owned-businesses-to-participate-in-a-professional-development-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Latina-owned businesses<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to participate in a professional development program.<\/li><li>Next, fellowships of up to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/197541\/fellowships-to-california-individuals-in-eligible-areas-to-take-part-in-an-experience-that-fosters-personal-development.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;$2,000 to individuals<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The program includes cheerleading camp, karate classes, basketball, and Maccabi games.<\/li><li>Additionally, grants to nonprofits for&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/179873\/grants-to-southern-california-nonprofits-to-support-youth-sports-activities-and-programs-in-eligible-counties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">youth sports activities<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and programs. BIPOC and disadvantaged youth, young women and girls, and youth living with disabilities are priorities. Funds may be used for sports equipment, program costs, and the renovation of sports facilities.<\/li><li>Funding for nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/201347\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-to-advance-diversity-in-the-fields-of-entrepreneurship-and-investments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entrepreneurship and investments<\/a><\/strong>. Funding supports programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GrantNews Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for grants? With close to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8,000 grants<\/a>&nbsp;currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory for nonprofits and businesses. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\">MemberPlus+ subscription<\/a>&nbsp;to view the full details, including eligibility criteria and application information. &nbsp;For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch FAQ<\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of the top 20 GrantWatch features,<\/em>&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/is-grantwatch-worth-it.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month means acknowledging all of the remarkable contributions of past generations of women who have left 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