What We Fund: Grant Criteria

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations must secure an invitation to apply for a grant from the Victoria’s Secret & Co. Foundation. Those organizations accepted for application will be directed to apply online. Requests are accepted throughout the year.

Priority is given to those projects that:

  • Fit within one of the following focus areas:
    • Improve the physical, emotional and mental health of women;
    • Mitigate gender-based and domestic violence and support its survivors;
    • Enable the personal and professional development and success of women; and
    • Address causes important to women and the intersectionality of their identities and journeys.
  • Have an associate involved as a board member, committee member, long-time volunteer or active partner
  • Come from organizations that exhibit strong fiscal management and board commitment
  • Encourage and explore community partnerships and leverage additional support
  • Provide volunteer opportunities for associates.