NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on advancing the participation of women in technology fields. With a total of $3.4 million in grants paid to 162 grantees in 2024, NCWIT operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IS TO BROADEN PARTICIPATION IN THE TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH. WHILE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOCUSED ON THE BROADER ISSUES OF SCIENCE, MATH, AND ENGINEERING, THIS EFFORT IS UNIQUE IN ITS EXCLUSIVE FOCUS ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.NCWIT'S WORK LEVERAGES THE EFFORTS OF ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND CONNECTS EFFORTS TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN IT ALONG THE ENTIRE PIPELINE, FROM K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH INDUSTRY, ACADEMIC CAREERS, AFFINITY GROUPS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS. NCWIT ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO UNDERTAKE INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, AND OUR WORK PROVIDES THEM WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO BE CHANGE AGENTS.
Cause Areas
2
Computer science
Economics for youth
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$16.2M
60%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
$676.8K
3%
MITCHELL KAPOR FOUNDATION DBA KAPOR CENTER FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
$653.6K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?
No. NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY give?
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION, and MITCHELL KAPOR FOUNDATION DBA KAPOR CENTER FOR SOCIAL IMPACT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY?
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.