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RISE (Resources for Intersectional Solidarity and Empowerment)

RISE supports self-organized FLINTA grassroots groups in Germany that strengthen empowerment, non-violence, and participation of multiply discriminated women, girls, and LBTIQ+. Unbureaucratic grants to implement projects flexibly and with low barriers.

Women Support Migration Social Cohesion/Democracy

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Germany (nationwide)
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

Support for self-organized FLINTA groups in Germany to strengthen empowerment, freedom from violence, and participation of women, girls, and LBTIQ+ individuals through intersectional, solidarity-based, and participatory project work.

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations

Funding requirements

  • Self-organized FLINTA group
  • Multiple discrimination as a thematic focus
  • Grassroots organization in Germany

Evaluation criteria

  • Participation of FLINTA in all project phases
  • Intersectional and solidarity-based approach
  • Low-threshold and unbureaucratic project structure

Description

RISE (Resources for Intersectional Solidarity and Empowerment) supports self-organized FLINTA groups nationwide that promote empowerment, non-violence, and social participation of multiply discriminated women, girls, and LBTIQ+ individuals. The program relies on a participatory approach, in which FLINTA take the lead in all phases from conception to implementation. Simple, low-threshold grants enable initiatives to quickly and flexibly launch needs-based projects. Special emphasis is placed on intersectional and solidarity-based networking to dismantle structural barriers and create sustainable spaces for action.

Funding is provided to registered, non-profit organizations or associations that operate as grassroots structures in Germany and focus on multiple discrimination. Key criteria include the equal participation of FLINTA in decision-making processes, solidarity-based project design, and an unbureaucratic administrative structure. RISE is exclusively aimed at projects initiated and led by women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and queer persons. Funding is provided through grants and is continuously available to enable sustainable, self-determined engagement for protection against violence and the strengthening of feminist participation.

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