Gender justice organizations responding to urgent challenges and emerging opportunities can now apply for support through the Mobilize Power Fund, a rapid-response grantmaking initiative administered by Third Wave Fund. The fund is designed to provide flexible financial resources to organizations that need to adapt, pivot, or respond quickly to changing circumstances affecting their movement-building and organizing efforts.

Applications are currently open for the June 2026 funding cycle, with organizations encouraged to submit proposals before the upcoming deadline.

About the Mobilize Power Fund

The Mobilize Power Fund was created to ensure that grassroots movements have access to timely and responsive funding when unexpected circumstances arise. Unlike traditional grant programs that often focus on long-term projects, this fund specifically supports organizations facing urgent situations that require immediate action.

The initiative recognizes that social justice movements frequently encounter sudden threats, crises, and opportunities that demand rapid mobilization. By providing flexible resources, the fund enables organizations to respond effectively while maintaining momentum in their advocacy and community organizing efforts.

The fund was first launched in 2016 to support organizers responding to North Carolina’s controversial HB2 legislation, commonly referred to as the “Bathroom Bill.” Since then, it has evolved into a broader funding mechanism supporting a wide range of gender justice initiatives.

Who Can Apply?

The Mobilize Power Fund prioritizes gender justice organizations and grassroots groups that are responding to specific incidents or significant changes in circumstances that have occurred within the previous six months.

Priority is given to organizations addressing urgent and unexpected situations that directly affect their communities or organizing conditions.

Examples of eligible activities include:

Rapid response mobilizations
Healing justice initiatives
Conflict resolution and conflict transformation efforts
Community accountability processes
Mutual aid activities
Direct action campaigns
Emergency safety and security measures
Defense and protection initiatives
Organizing responses to emerging threats or opportunities

The fund is particularly interested in supporting organizations experiencing unanticipated events that require immediate resources and action.

What Applications Are Prioritized?

According to Third Wave Fund, applications that demonstrate an urgent need arising from recent developments are most likely to receive consideration.

Priority areas include:

Emergency responses to threats facing communities
Time-sensitive organizing opportunities
Community healing and recovery efforts
Safety and protection initiatives
Organizing activities responding to changing political or social conditions
Rapid mobilization efforts addressing immediate concerns

The fund seeks to strengthen movement resilience by ensuring organizations have the resources necessary to navigate unexpected circumstances.

What Applications Are Less Likely to Be Prioritized?

Organizations should note that the Mobilize Power Fund is not intended to support routine operational expenses or long-term planned activities.

Applications that may not receive priority include:

Requests to cover budget shortfalls
Funding for pre-planned events
Ongoing organizational programming
Regular operational costs
Activities that were anticipated and budgeted in advance

The fund’s focus remains on urgent and unforeseen situations rather than recurring organizational needs.

Flexible and Accessible Application Process

Recognizing the diverse needs of applicants, Third Wave Fund offers multiple ways to apply. Organizations may submit their applications through:

Written applications
Video submissions
Phone applications

This flexible approach aims to reduce barriers and make funding opportunities more accessible to grassroots organizations and community groups.

In addition, the organization has invested in accessibility measures, including a screen-reader-compatible application portal. Applicants requiring accommodations or additional support can contact the fund directly for assistance.

Key 2026 Application Deadlines

Organizations interested in applying should take note of the upcoming funding cycle deadlines:

June 2026 Deadline: 2 June 2026
July 2026 Deadline: 7 July 2026
September 2026 Deadline: 8 September 2026
October 2026 Deadline: 6 October 2026

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on the respective deadline dates.

Third Wave Fund has also announced that applications are no longer accepted on a rolling basis, making adherence to cycle deadlines particularly important.

Supporting Gender Justice Movements Worldwide

Through initiatives such as the Mobilize Power Fund, Third Wave Fund continues to invest in community-led solutions, movement building, and grassroots organizing efforts. The organization believes that social movements are most effective when they have access to resources that allow them to respond quickly to changing realities.

As communities around the world continue to navigate evolving social, political, and economic challenges, the Mobilize Power Fund offers an important source of rapid-response support for organizations working to advance gender justice, community safety, and collective liberation.

Organizations seeking flexible funding for urgent movement-building work are encouraged to review the application guidelines and submit their proposals before the next funding deadline.

Application Deadline

The current application cycle closes on 2 June 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the funding. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.