wf grants
MAXIMIZING IMPACT THROUGH COLLECTIVE RESOURCES
Leveraging resources is a powerful way to drive meaningful change. Since awarding our first grant in 1989, the Women’s Fund has provided over $3 million in support to women and girls across our community.
We believe lasting change comes from addressing systemic barriers head-on. By focusing on these challenges, we aim to influence attitudes, shift behaviors, and transform culture for the betterment of women and girls. Our grants are intentionally directed toward innovative projects that tackle root causes and inspire long-term solutions. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, ensuring our collective efforts deliver the greatest impact possible.
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GRANT PARTNERS
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GRANTS AT WORK
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GRANT HISTORY
OUR GRANT-MAKING FOCUS AREAS
Economic Empowerment
Making sure that all women and girls are a part of the economic mainstream.
Leadership Development
Making sure more women and girls become leaders and support the women and girls who are already leaders.
Education
Making sure all women and girls have access to an education of their choice and, that that they are educated about the issues affecting them.
OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO AFFECT ONE OR MORE OF THESE IMPACT INDICATORS.
Change in definition… meaning an issue is understood with a new lens, or given new meaning. As a result, a new attitude is created.
Influence of behaviors… meaning with new information, people or communities behave with understanding and respect the journeys of others. This builds a sense of personal empowerment for everyone.
Enhanced engagement… meaning that people, especially women and girls are more engaged, and taking action as a result of the work or activity.
Change in policies… this gets to the root of inequity and as result of the work or activity, an institutional, legislative, organizational practice changes to better serve women and girls.
Current position is maintained… meaning the resistance to change that would cause inequity can be held.