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The National Fund for Women is a membership-supported organization that provides immediate, practical support for women while building collective power to make our needs impossible to ignore. We’re here to make everyday life a little easier—and to ensure women’s needs are taken seriously everywhere decisions are made.

Membership is open to any individual who is 18 or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. We are a mission-driven organization focused on improving the quality of life for women, and we welcome anyone who chooses to be part of that mission and community. Simply put, we’re a place for women and people who love them.

Simply create an account at nationalfundforwomen.org. Sign up takes just a few minutes and you can choose your membership tier. Once you're in, you can explore all the benefits and choose a paid membership tier whenever you're ready.

National Fund for Women membership is designed to provide relief, everyday cost savings, and a community where you feel supported. As a member, you’ll have access to monthly microgrants, redeemable perks and discounts, and the ability to shop at the Zero Dollar Store, featuring daily drops of items and experiences ranging from need-to-haves to nice-to-haves. Members will also receive exclusive content from the NFW team and invitations to events and community activations. At NFW, we want our members to feel seen and supported in their everyday lives, while knowing they are part of a collective building power for women everywhere. NFW is for members, powered by members.

Membership is designed to be accessible to everyone. We offer both free and paid options, with most members contributing a small annual fee — typically around $15 per year — to help sustain the community and expand our impact. If you’re able to contribute, your membership directly supports our programs, microgrants, and resources for women across the country. No matter what, you’re welcome here.

We offer a range of membership options to meet people where they are: Contributing Member ($15/year) – A low annual contribution that helps fund our programs and expand access for others. Founding Member ($100/year) – A higher level of support for those who want to deepen their impact (and help support free membership to others). Free Member ($0/year) – Full access to our program offerings, community, and core resources. Every tier is grounded in the same goal: building a stronger, more supportive future for women. You receive the same experience regardless of what you pay.

Absolutely. You can cancel at any time with no cancellation fees and no questions asked. Your benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period. Please note that your membership will auto-renew on the anniversary of your sign up date every year.

Yes—membership is flexible by design. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. We know financial circumstances change, and we want your membership to reflect what’s possible for you at any given moment. If you’re ever able to increase your support, it helps us reach more women, more quickly.

Yes! Visit our Gift Membership page to get started. You can purchase a “gift code” that is valid for one year at the Contributing Member level. You can then text or email the code to the recipient and they will be able to sign up from there! You can purchase up to 10 individual gift codes at a time.

Microgrants are small-dollar grants ($100 - $5,000) designed to provide fast, flexible financial relief for women facing economic pressures, unexpected costs, or seeking capital to stabilize or improve their economic future.

The National Fund for Women provides microgrants to individuals experiencing financial need, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities that disproportionately impact women. While we prioritize funding for women, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex and consider all eligible applicants consistent with our mission.

Fill out our quick and easy application so we can get to know you and how you’ll use the funds – it should take no more than five minutes!

Our applications are designed to be low-barrier and completed in under five minutes. We want to alleviate pressure, not add to it!

Yes, you can apply for up to three grants in the same month.

Yes! When starting the grant application, you will have the option to select whether the grant is for you or someone else. If nominating someone else, you will be prompted to provide their name and email address. If the grant is approved, both you and the person you nominated will be notified. If the grant is not approved, only you will be notified.

Our microgrant program is intentionally designed to be simple, fast and low stress. Applications focus on the basics — who you are and what you’re navigating right now. When reviewing applications, our team considers urgency, the barriers an applicant is facing, and the potential for the grant funds to meaningfully improve their current situation. Because financial pressure doesn’t look just one way, we don’t rely on rigid definitions of need. Our model is built to support women across economic circumstances — trusting women to raise their hand when they need support, and getting resources to them quickly, without unnecessary friction or gatekeeping. Every complete application is reviewed by the NFW team.

If selected, we will require identity verification and then your funds will be sent directly to you through a secure payment via Stripe.

Microgrants open on the 1st and close on the 22nd of every month. All applicants will be notified if they are approved or not approved on the last day of the month.

Due to high volume, not every application will be approved. We encourage you to apply again next month.

Our grant offerings change every month – be sure to check back on the 1st of every month!

Yes! If someone you nominate who isn’t a member of the National Fund for Women is approved for the grant, they will be sent an email with instructions on how to claim their funds, including signing up to become a member.

The perks program is a cost savings platform that provides redeemable discounts for everyday life – from food & groceries, to travel, to clothing & accessories.

There are thousands of perks to browse – from dining, to home goods, to travel and so much more. Our perks are designed for everyday life, so there's something for everyone! Become a member and browse all perks offerings.

Savings will depend on each member and the perks they choose to use. Members have the potential to save up to $2,500 through the perks program.

Click on the perk you'd like to redeem. You'll then see a pop up window that includes the expiration date, nearby locations (if applicable), and a section at the bottom to "Redeem this offer." Depending on the selected perk, you will see one or more of the following options: Redeem Online, Redeem by Phone, Redeem In-Store, or Print Coupon. Once you select the option that is best for you, your perk is redeemed! Not ready to use your perk right away? All your perk redemptions can be found on your member dashboard, including expiration dates and instructions.

Perks do expire. Each perk will clearly state the expiration date.

Yes! Once a perk you’ve redeemed has expired, you can redeem it again.

Our perk offerings are driven by our members. We may occasionally add or remove perks based on member feedback and interest.

We may occasionally remove a perk in favor of more popular offerings. Feel free to send along perks requests to hello@nationalfundforwomen.org! We're always open to feedback.

The Zero Dollar Store is an online shop with zero price tags. Ranging from daily drops of practical, everyday items to surprise and delight nice-to-haves, the Zero Dollar Store is putting resources directly into the hands of our members at zero cost.

The Zero Dollar Store is open to all members and operates like any other online store, minus the price tags – you browse, add an available item to checkout, and get it shipped to you at no cost. Members are limited to one item per month. Items will be dropped daily, at various times of day. Make sure you’re checking the store frequently to snag what you want!

To shop at the Zero Dollar Store, all you need to do is become a National Fund for Women member. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll have full access to browse, shop, and claim items at the Zero Dollar Store.

Once you claim an item, you will be prompted to fill out your shipping information. Your item will then be shipped to you in 7-10 business days at no cost to you.

Nope! Shipping costs will be covered by the National Fund for Women for all Zero Dollar Store items.

NFW partners with a variety of brands and businesses to ensure a wide range of inventory. Our goal is to provide practical, everyday items that alleviate financial stress – with the occasional surprise sprinkled in. Are you a brand that wants to be included in Zero Dollar Store? Send us an email at partnerships@nationalfundforwomen.org and a member of our team will be in touch if it's a good fit!

Due to high demand and limited inventory, every item won’t always be available and offerings will rotate. In order to ensure equal opportunity for all members, items will be dropped daily, at various times of day. Make sure you’re checking the store frequently to snag what you want!

We take your privacy seriously. Your personal information is never sold to third parties. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data, and you're always in control of what you choose to share.

To join the National Fund for Women, we ask for your name, email, phone number, address, and income. Why income? This is a helpful data point for us as we’re designed to serve women across economic circumstances. We know financial pressure shows up in different ways – and often invisibly – and this helps us track women’s needs over time. Some programs – like microgrants – may ask for a bit more information so we can better understand your needs and connect you with the right support. Sharing additional details is always optional, and you’re in control at every step.

Yes, the National Fund for Women Foundation (DBA National Fund for Women) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 39-2230375. Check out our About Us page to learn more about our work and our mission.