ABF Mission

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The Ann Bancroft Foundation is working to create a world where every girl has a chance to live her wild dream and reach her full potential.

Since 1997, ABF has awarded Dare to Dream and Let Me Play Grants to more than 3,000 Minnesota girls—connecting them to mentors, funding and encouragement to help them reach for their highest goals.

  • Provide grants to girls ages 5 through high school graduation to realize a dream
  • Encourage and support programs with girls' organizations
  • Form strategic partnerships with corporations to support other organizations programs
  • Be a convener in programs, special events and more
GRANTS ARE AWARDED TWICE A YEAR TO DESERVING MINNESOTA GIRLS

Dare to Dream Grants

dare-to-dream.jpgFUND ART, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL & OUTDOOR/WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES
for girls ages 10 through high school graduation, allowing them to begin exploring the outside world and begin recognizing their own abilities, values and strengths in the process.

Go to Grant Programs page >

 

 

 

Let Me Play Grants

let-me-play.jpgFUND SPORT, ATHLETIC & DANCE EQUIPMENT OR PARTICIPATION FEES for girls ages 5 through high school graduation, giving them the opportunity to be part of a team, build strength and confidence, and push themselves farther—on the field and off.

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