Ann Bancroft Foundation

The Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) is working to create a world in which every girl has a chance to live her dream and reach her full potential. To that end, ABF provides grants up to $500 to girls in Minnesota age 5 through high school graduation to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to inspire and encourage girls to imagine something bigger. We strive to build confidence and offer tools that will allow a girl to go after her dreams and feel supported along the way. Through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities, the Ann Bancroft Foundation is giving Minnesota girls strength to achieve their full potential. Since 1997, ABF has awarded over $1.4M to more than Minnesota girls—connecting them to mentors, funding and encouragement to help them reach for their highest goals. •Provide grants to girls in grades K through 12 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 each year, visit our website at for details and an application.