The GirlsBuild Project 

GirlsBuild is an initiative that partners with public middle schools and high schools as well as after school nonprofit organizations. GirlsBuild teams help students create a community with a common goal to address an issue they’re passionate about and build towards a project to find resolutions, new learnings, and find their own form of leadership.  ​

Community Members Reached

Students Engaged

Active GirlsBuild Members

Community Project Partners

How the GirlsBuild Project Works

  • 60 teams will each receive a $1,000 grant to design and implement a solution addressing an important challenge you have identified in your school or community.
  • Site Coordinators will receive a $1,200 stipend. Teams can have more than one coordinator and split the $1,200 grant.
    • Teams will need access to a computer and the Internet at times during the year. As a key component of the project, teams will build a website, create social media accounts, and videos to build a digital footprint of your project.
    • We will supply training, tutorials, and resources to make this happen, no prior experience is necessary!

What is Needed to Apply?


​The GirlsBuild Project is is now open for the 2023-2024 academic year! 


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1. Team of Girls
  • All students need to be from the same public school (contact us if you need an exception) or nonprofit. 
  • At least 6 girl students (or students who identify as girls) in 6th through 12th grade.
  • A common vision to create a sustainable, lasting project.
  • Students who have participated in past Girls Build challenges are welcome to join again.
2. Site Coordinator
A Site Coordinator is a teacher, admin at the school, or a nonprofit/school service provider. They will serve as the main point of contact for LA Promise Fund.
  • The Site Coordinator is expected to remain in the project through the entire school year and will receive a $1,200 stipend.
  • Site Coordinator Responsibilities:
    • Recruit students/team members
    • Find time and space (once in-person instruction resumes) to hold meetings with the team
    • Coordinate and lead logistics/planning from the school side
    • Act as the liaison between the school and LA Promise Fund
    • Manage and facilitate spending of the budget
3. Project Idea
  • A clear idea of the impact area you want to address, and why it is important.
  • Key impact areas are:
    1. Civic Engagement
    2. Health & Wellness
    3. STEM & Digital Skills
  • The project must demonstrate an active civic engagement component that ideally extends beyond your school or nonprofit.
4. Team Intro Slideshow OR Video
  • In no longer than 3 minutes, submit a video introducing yourself, your students, your school, and an overview of your project idea.
  • OR, submit a slideshow doing the same thing. We highly recommend using Google Slides.
  • ​Turn in through a YouTube or Google Drive link (instructions inside the application).
  • Watch our "How To" video below for tips on how to make your video stand out!

Want to start your application?

For any questions, please contact girlsbuild@lapromisefund.org.

Getting Started with Project Planning!