Our Programs & Partnerships

We work with local and national partners to develop strategic, nonpartisan approaches to advancing our mission. Our partnerships increase women’s engagement and success in American politics and help women contemporary artists become more visible to the public.

Application Process & Policy

We have an invitation-only application process and do not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. Please note that an invitation to submit a proposal does not imply or guarantee funding.

Our grantmaking process is intended to efficiently and effectively support projects that are narrowly aligned with our mission and goals. This process also helps to ensure that those invited to apply have the ability to present the most pertinent and useful information in their proposals.

Restrictions

We do not fund:

- Individuals or scholarship programs
- International or foreign-based programs
- Organizations without 501(c)3 status or fiscal sponsorship
- Political campaigns
- Projects delivering direct social services

  • Partnerships

    • Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University (CAWP)

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      Since 2001, The Barbara Lee Family Foundation has partnered with CAWP to work towards our shared goals of promoting greater knowledge about women's participation in politics and government and enhancing women's leadership in public life.

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    • Political Parity

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      Political Parity is a nonpartisan initiative that strives to double the number of women at the highest levels of US government by 2022. Political Parity has brought together 50 female political thought leaders in an unprecedented collaboration to accelerate major political change. Barbara Lee is a member of the leadership team of this large field of passionate, dedicated, and skilled activists.

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