History & Overview

In 1981, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) was formed with a mission to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. During its 43-year history, NCBW has chartered more than 75 chapters with a cumulative membership of more than 7,500 women representing 28 states.

Chartered on August 29, 2015, the Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter (NCBWDC) strives to create a world where socioeconomic inequality does not exist for Black women and girls. To achieve our goals, we focus on the health, education, and economic empowerment of Black women and girls through civic engagement and building strategic alliances.

Our Signature Programs include:

• Sisternomics Empowerment Grant

• #Shes100 Equity Awards Program

• Exceptionally Me Mentoring Program

• STEAM-Ready Scholarship Fund

More Than Financial Support

Driven by our advocacy in support of Black women and girls in the District of Columbia, our scholarships and grants provide vital support to our recipients. With our education scholarships, recipients are able to apply the award towards college expenses as well as tap into NCBWDC for networking and volunteer opportunities. Our Sisternomics Grant awardees will receive continued support through vital business development resources to help them optimize and grow their business. Additionally, awardees will be highlighted through the NCBWDC network for greater opportunities and public exposure.

GRANT TIMELINE

2024 Sisternomics Empowerment Grant

• Sisternomics Empowerment Grant Opens | February 1, 2024

• Sisternomics Informational Webinar | February 15, 2024 | Link to register

• Sisternomics Empowerment Grant Application Deadline| March 7, 2024

  ** All dates are subject to change.
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