Dream Fund x AGEE: Grants for Young Women of Colour-Led UK Organisations 2025

Apply now for the Dream Fund x AGEE—£500 unrestricted microgrants for UK-based, women of colour-led initiatives. Open to organisations with under £100K turnover. Empowering changemakers through inclusive, accessible funding.

In collaboration with the Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe (AGEE), GirlDreamer is proud to introduce a dedicated funding opportunity for young women of colour-led organisations in the UK. The DREAM FUND x AGEE Fund is a powerful initiative designed to provide support, visibility, and resources to those who are often overlooked in traditional funding spaces.

Introducing the Dream Fund

GirlDreamer, founded in 2016 with just £50 and a dream, knows firsthand the hurdles of navigating the grant landscape as a women of colour-led NGO. Years of persistence, learning, and rejection have shaped our journey and inspired us to reimagine what inclusive, accessible funding could look like.

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed our first step into funding, enabling us to support 22 incredible organisations with £10,000 in small grants. Encouraged by the impact, we launched our merch store and the Dream Kit collage, eventually generating enough profit to launch the Dream Fund. Our mission: back women of colour who are changing the world, one bold idea at a time.

How It Works

• Quarterly Cycles: The Dream Fund opens four times a year.
• Grant Size: £500 per organisation per cycle.
• Annual Support: 20 organisations supported each year.
• Unrestricted Funding: Use it where it’s needed most.
• Eligibility:
  • UK-based
  • Young women of colour-led
  • Annual turnover under £50,000
  • Not required to be a registered charity

Apply online via our opportunities page or subscribe to our mailing list for updates.

Meet Our Head of Grants: Nina Ma

“As the newly appointed Head of Grants at GirlDreamer, I am truly honoured to be supporting this initiative. We know the funding landscape is filled with jargon and barriers, so we’ve simplified the process to ensure accessibility. I’m excited to read your applications and hear more about the incredible work you’re doing.”

Funding With Purpose

The Dream Fund is more than a financial resource—it’s a commitment to community, equity, and visionary leadership. We believe women of colour are the leaders the world is sleeping on, and we aim to amplify their voices through unrestricted, trust-based microgrants.

Beyond the grants, GirlDreamer offers capacity-building programmes to help Dream Fund recipients grow their impact. From legal logistics to marketing and fundraising, we support your development every step of the way.

Eligibility Criteria

• Aged 18-35
• Women of colour-led
• UK-based
• No GirlDreamer funding in past 12 months
• Annual turnover under £100,000

To apply or learn more, visit our opportunities page.

What Our Community Says

“GirlDreamer helped me find my voice and gave me the courage to try things I never imagined. I left their surfing retreat feeling empowered and connected to a community I didn’t know I needed.” — Priyanka Roychoudhury, Economic Consultant

“Being part of GirlDreamer has changed my outlook on life. It’s a space that celebrates who we are and pushes us to lead with confidence and purpose.” — Milan Nguyen, UX Researcher at Google

Join the Movement

Whether you’re just getting started or already building something powerful, the Dream Fund is here to support you. Apply today and let GirlDreamer help turn your dream into impact.

For more information on it visit the offical website.

Supporting you to reimagine the world, one dream at a time.

For more opportunities, visit opportunitiesforyouth.org.