Eligibility

Women who for a variety of reasons, have found themselves no longer able to rely on a partner for financial security and are seeking financial independence.

To be considered for a one-time financial gift, recipients will:

  • Fill out application
  • Submit information for a background check
    • Please do not let this deter you, we do this to confirm no prior history of financial crimes such as: identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, or forgery.
  • Face-to-face call with a Rising Violet board member
  • Submit a short one page essay sharing your story with us
    • This will include an explanation of how you will spend the $1000 gift
  • Will reside in the United States of America

Please note:

  • Gift recipients will be notified one month prior to receiving their gift. 
  • Gifts will be sent by mail on the 14th of each month. 
  • Applications will be held for a three month period. If you aren’t selected the first month, you will be considered for the following two months.
  • One financial gift per person.