Space to Rest
Permission to Tend

You must identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Bicultural Bodied woman (One Parent Black Bodied or Indigenous Bodied). Trans women who meet this criteria are also eligible.

• You must be 18 or older.
• You must be a US Citizen.
• Idenfy ID verification is required.
• There are no income thresholds.

If you meet these criteria and need rest and reprieve right now, great news—you’re eligible!

We offers grants options—$1,500 and $2,500 to Black + Indigenous women seeking reprieve. When you apply, simply select the amount that will assist you with achieving your rest and reprieve goals.

This is a judgement free zone! We want you to let us know how the grant would help you achieve your “rest” goals. Just tell us honestly what you are dealing with and how this grant would help. No perfect grammar required. Your truth is enough.

We use a blind scoring process that centers entirely on alignment with our mission—the simple truth that you deserve to rest. Writing quality, education and profession are never requirements.

Applicants are approved on a first come, first serve basis. We have approximately $30K available each year, which allows us to award up to 16 applicants per year. Therefore, we encourage you to apply sooner than later. Every application is treated with equal dignity and worth.

Decisions are made based on:

• available funding
• mission alignment

We recognize that not being selected could be hard news. No matter our decision, know that your experience is valid.

All decisions to decline funding is a direct reflection of:

• available funding
• alignment with our mission

If you’re not accepted in this round, you will receive a kind and respectful email. Plus, we strongly encourage you to apply again in the future.

Absolutely! After you have received your decision email, there will be instructions on how to provide feedback about your application experience.

Applications close on August 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. We handle all applications and notify successful applicants by September 30, 2026. Our goal is to manage all notifications with care and respect.

A grant agreement is a contract between us, the funder, and you, the recipient, that outlines the use of the funds. It explains the scope of the agreement.

This includes any conditions tied to the funding, such as an award letter that:

• confirms your award amount;
• describes how and when funds are given; and
• confirms that funds are intended for rest and reprieve.

You will sign the document and return it; once countersigned, the funds will be disbursed into your account.

Once selected, you’ll receive a grant agreement letter that confirms your award amount. The letter also describes how and when you’ll receive funds, as well as outlines any light reporting requirements. Lastly, the letter confirms the funds are intended for tending to yourself. You’ll sign and return it. Once countersigned, funds will be delivered to you.

Yes, all applications are only handled by our internal team. We do not share or sell your submitted information. We strongly believe that your privacy is paramount.

No, not without your permission. If we ever want to share your story (with your identifying information removed or with your explicit consent), we will ask you first. You maintain complete control over whether your experience is shared.

Here are the acceptable methods available to receive your grant funds:

• ACH Direct Deposit (3–5 business days)
  • Plaid verification process is required.
  • Yes, you will need an active bank account in order to receive an ACH Direct Deposit.
• Check By Mail (7–10 days)

Both methods will require that approved applicants complete the “Idenfy” ID verification process.

The grant is designed to support your ability to tend to yourself, including rest and reprieve.

Upon selection you will be able to ask our team specific questions about intended uses for the grant.

This grant is made available by AddiEun Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization commitment to advancing strategic support for Black + Indigenous women.

We believe that Black + Indigenous women deserve rest without guilt or conditions. Rest is resistance. Tending to yourself is sacred. We provide grants rooted in dignity—no performance, no judgment. Your desire for rest is enough.

Learn more.

Please reach out to us directly at grantsupport@addieun.org. We are here to answer questions and support you through the application process. No question is too small.

Yes. AddiEun Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All grants are structured in compliance with IRS regulations and state law. The grant agreement you sign will clearly outline all terms and conditions.

Grant funds are used solely for purposes that further our mission of supporting Black + Indigenous bodied women. We do not use grant funds for lobbying, political campaigns, or any prohibited activities. All grant recipients agree to these restrictions when they sign their grant agreement.