BuildHER Grant — S.M.A.R.T. Foundation
The BuildHER Grant — Founders Circle

Build a Life.
Change a Future.

Join the Founders Circle behind the BuildHER Grant.

This is not just a donation.
This is a direct investment into the life of a single mother ready to rise.

The Grant

One Woman.
One Year.
Real Transformation.

Each year, the S.M.A.R.T. Foundation selects one deserving single mother and provides a life-changing financial grant — paired with mentorship, leadership development, and access to a powerful network.

Significant financial grant
Designed to create real, lasting momentum
Career & financial advancement
Structured support beyond the check
Long-term stability
For a family — and a future

This is not temporary relief. This is a turning point.

Life-
Changing
Annual Grant
Why This Matters

There is a group of women who are often overlooked.

They work full-time. They raise their children. They do everything "right." Yet they fall into a gap — earning too much for assistance, but not enough to truly get ahead.

The BuildHER Grant exists to close that gap.
Her
Children
Her
Home
Her
Future
Her
Legacy

When you invest in one woman, the impact reaches everywhere she touches.

The Founders Circle

The People Behind the Mission

The Founders Circle is a collective of leaders, builders, and visionaries who are committed to creating real opportunity — not just giving.

As a member, you are not just a donor. You are part of the story.

"This is something powerful to be part of."
Membership

Choose Your Circle

Builder
Trailblazer Circle
$10,000+
  • Recognition at S.M.A.R.T. Foundation events
  • Invitations to exclusive leadership gatherings
  • Opportunities to engage with the BuildHER Fellow directly
Catalyst
Catalyst Circle
$1,000+
  • Recognition within the BuildHER community
  • Invitation to select events
  • Ongoing updates on the Fellow's transformative journey

Every contribution plays a role in changing a life.

What Makes This Different

More Than
a Donation

This is intentional. Focused. Transformational.

One recipient. Deep impact.

One recipient each year ensures the investment goes deep — not wide. Measurable change, not scattered relief.

Structured for success.

Mentorship creates long-term transformation — not short-term relief. We build the conditions for lasting change.

A network you're proud to be part of.

Donors become part of a leadership-driven, mission-focused network of visionaries.

Radical transparency.

Transparent storytelling allows you to see the impact firsthand. You'll know exactly where your investment lands.

The Impact Experience

Watch the Transformation

01
Follow the Fellow's journey from selection through transformation
02
Attend key moments and milestone events throughout the year
03
Hear her story firsthand — in her own words, at her own pace
04
See the direct impact of your investment unfold in real time

This is impact you can actually feel.

Vision

Building Something Bigger

The BuildHER Grant is just the beginning. Our vision extends far beyond a single year.

Expand to multiple recipients annually
Launch the BuildHER Legacy Fund
Create named fellowships that carry forward
Build a lifelong network of changemakers who give back

This is how real change is built — intentionally, and over time.

Your Moment

Be Part of the Woman
Who Changes Everything

Your decision to give is more than generosity — it's the moment a woman's life begins to shift.