NA-ROAD - Women and Girls in Astronomy Program 2026 (With Funding Available)

Published: May 23, 2026
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Category: Women Grants
Eligible Locations: Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Canada Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Greenland Grenada Haiti Jamaica Mexico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Trinidad and Tobago United States Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

NA-ROAD is currently accepting applications for its Women and Girls in Astronomy Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About NA-ROAD - Women and Girls in Astronomy Program

The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP) is looking to fund ten projects that use astronomy as a tool for development promoting, supporting, and uplifting women, girls and sub-represented genders in the field. Qualifying projects must align with at least one of the NA-ROAD’s five Strategic Goals , and take place in Canada, United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Greenland. Projects are encouraged to approach astronomy from a unique lens, including, but not limited to, scientific, social, technical, cultural, and artistic perspectives.

Sponsor Organisation: NA-ROAD

Benefits of NA-ROAD - Women and Girls in Astronomy Program

Chosen projects will be awarded with $2,000 USD mini-grants and project leaders will join the WGAP network.

NA-ROAD - Women and Girls in Astronomy Program Requirements

Everyone is welcome to apply for funding. Proposed projects should address barriers faced by women, girls, and underrepresented genders in astronomy and STEM, while promoting equity, access, and meaningful participation.