We nurture girls to believe they can do and be more

The Ann Bancroft Foundation supports Minnesota girls and gender-expansive youth in grades K-12 to live their dreams and imagine something bigger through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities. 

About us

Our purpose

Supporting a girl today strengthens our community now and into the future

We envision a world in which all who identify as a girl have a chance to live their dream and reach their full potential. 

  • Apply for a grant

    We believe in you. Open to K-12 girls and gender-expansive youth who haven’t received an ABF Grant and have the desire to pursue a dream. There’s an opportunity for every girl to reach their full potential.

    Learn more

  • Extend your opportunities with a Trailblazer Fellowship

    Ready to take your dreams to another level? Previous ABF Grant recipients in grades 9-12 can apply to get a head start to independence, college, and/or career.

    Fund your dream

Our Impact

We support girls in living their dreams and imagining something bigger

The Ann Bancroft Foundation achieves this through grants, mentorship and ongoing development opportunities.

  • 282
    ABF Grants awarded in 2024
  • 38
    Trailblazer Fellowship applications received
  • 28
    Minnesota counties represented by our grant recipients

Our community

Meet our 2025-2026 Trailblazer Fellows

After receiving more than 30 applications, we've selected 10 incredible high school students to be part of the third Trailblazer Fellowship class. Check out each Fellow (below) and here.

Read the latest

  1. Event
    2025 Girlhood Summit: Be Unapologetically You
    Saturday, October 11, 2025 (International Day of the Girl Child)
    St. Catherine University
    Register now for the Ann Bancroft Foundation Girlhood Summit on Saturday, October 11, 2025!
  2. Event Recap
    2025 Ann Bancroft Foundation Annual Celebration
    Thursday, April 24, 2025
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Thank you to those who supported this year’s annual celebration. Together, we raised critical funds needed to provide transformational experiences to K-12 girls in Minnesota to reach their potential.
  3. News
    2024 Summer Fellowship Update
    November 12, 2024
    Hear from Mia Stipkovits about her travels with her youth orchestra, an ensemble part of the music organization called Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.