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Grants for Reproductive Justice & Health<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This page is dedicated to grants for reproductive health and justice, as well as maternal health and birth justice. Inside Philanthropy examines the broader grantmaking landscape of grants for women<\/a> and how reproductive rights fit under that umbrella. You can also learn more from IP\u2019s State of American Philanthropy brief on Giving for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key funding trends in grants for reproductive justice & health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philanthropic giving for reproductive health, rights and justice is substantial<\/a> and evolving \u2014 even if it represents a small share of overall philanthropy. Charitable giving for reproductive health increased<\/a> significantly from 2012 to 2017, and there was a surge<\/a> in giving for abortion-related causes after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Center for Reproductive Rights<\/a> — a leading global human rights organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights — maintains a map of abortion<\/a> laws, policies, court rulings, and more, in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reproductive rights funders have increasingly adopted an intersectional approach that understands reproductive justice \u2014 defined by SisterSong<\/a> as \u201cthe human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities\u201d \u2014 as inextricably linked to racial justice, gender justice, community wellness, democracy and more. Still, there are gaps in funding for organizations led by and serving women and girls of color, trans people, immigrants and other groups. Reproductive health, rights and justice grants overlap with grants for women, international development, racial equity, climate change, overall health and other giving areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reproductive health grants support a wide range of efforts: from direct healthcare services to legislative advocacy and maternal health. Historically, the lion\u2019s share of funding supports national organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, the National Abortion Federation<\/a> and Reproductive Freedom for All <\/a>(formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America). A long list<\/a> of abortion rights organizations exist to both inform and support women and girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the wake of the Dobbs decision<\/a>, Inside Philanthropy in an article by Dawn Wolf, examines, “Where money (for abortion funds) is flowing \u2014 and where more is needed,” noting a major shift in advocacy, litigation and funding at the state-level. Echoing this sentiment, Christina Chang, the Executive Director of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance<\/a>, writes in an opinion piece<\/a> for Rewire News<\/em> about how “state leadership is now the frontline<\/a> in the fight for reproductive freedom.” Which is why in 2023, Chang continues, “we launched the Reproductive Freedom Alliance\u2014the first-ever nonpartisan coalition of governors committed to defending and expanding reproductive freedom at the state level.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the Dobbs<\/em> decision, 2023 to 2024 saw some progress in “resurrecting or preserving abortion rights,” according to IP’s Dawn Wolfe<\/a>, with “two main strategies (that) have emerged as the most likely paths forward for wealthy individuals, traditional foundations, corporations and small givers to consider.” These strategies include funding abortion rights via state court elections and ballot initiatives, as well as funding organizations in their efforts to help women obtain abortions via travel rather than funding abortions directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the Trump administration reinstated the global-gag rule <\/a>from it’s previous reign. Sepsis and death rates <\/a>have soared since Dobbs<\/em> fell. It is unclear what steps philanthropy will take to meet funding gaps left behind by these developments or how the administration’s reliance on guidance from Project 2025<\/a> will drive public and private funding in response. As well, the increasing gap in maternal health has created maternal care deserts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The broader attack on women’s health, as indicated by a loss of federal funding for the Women’s Health Initiative<\/a>, has also taken a sharp turn in 2025. The WHI<\/a>, which combats decades of medical dogma that has held back progress on women’s health, has been at the forefront of public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Major funders for reproductive justice & health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Private and family foundations including Susan Thompson Buffett<\/a>, Ford<\/a>, Gates<\/a>, Hewlett<\/a>, Packard<\/a> and Pivotal Ventures<\/a> make substantial grants in this area. Intermediaries such as Groundswell Fund<\/a>, Ms. Foundation for Women<\/a> and Third Wave Fund<\/a> play a critical role in regranting funds, especially to grassroots reproductive justice organizations. Notable donor collaboratives include the Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity<\/a> and the Proteus Fund\u2019s Rights, Faith and Democracy Collaborative<\/a>. Resources for individuals seeking financial assistance to access reproductive healthcare are provided via organizations such as Women\u2019s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project<\/a> and local abortion funds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate funders tend to be less prominent in this field, as they shy away from controversial issues like abortion, while funders at the state level vary according to what state law permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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