Flash Grants
The Flash Grant program was initiated in 2017 in an effort to respond to requests and opportunities as they are presented. While still focused on advancing equity for women, these grants are for a very specific project. An informal process of requests allows for spontaneity; the grants are usually in the $500 – $1,500 range. The impact of these grants has exceeded expectations. There are limited funds allocated to this methodology.
Your contribution to the Women’s Fund ensures this grant program is sustained and continues to grow. Thank you.
Flash Grant 2022
June 2022
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we gave a flash grant to carafem.
Founded in 2013, carafem is ushering in a new era of abortion care in the U.S. Your donations will help the organization provide access to quality abortion care to women in brick and mortar health centers and online at their Virtual Visit Center.
Additionally, we awarded flash grants to these organizations:
Committee to Protect Healthcare
HIR Wellness Center
Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA)
Midwest Access Coalition (MAC)
Milwaukee Film, Out of the Picture
Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH)
Wisconsin Abortion Support Network (WASN)
Women’s March Foundation
Flash Grants 2021
In partnership with Wisconsin Women’s Council
These grants support responses to COVID’s impact on mental health and the well-being of women in underserved communities. We know women have been disproportionately affected by the crises and recognize these organizations are providing essential support in our community.
We celebrate this partnership and are grateful for the generosity of so many supporters…thank you!
Cathedral Center
CORE/El Centro
Foundations for Freedom, Inc.
Hmong American Women’s Association
MA’RUF Center
Flash Grant 2020 Honoring the Legacy of RBG
On September 18, 2020 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away leaving an indelible legacy. To honor and celebrate her life and legacy of advancing equity for women, we encouraged gifts to be made in her honor. Donors had the unique opportunity to select the Flash Grant charity of choice from a list of finalists…ACTS Housing was selected and was presented with a WF Flash Grant.
About ACTS Housing
We know home ownership is essential to advancing equity for women. Home ownership is the foundation for improved family relationships, better health and academic outcomes. It is also empowering and inspiring for the new owner and everyone in her sphere.
The key to their work is making sure that ACTS families thrive as homeowners, building stable homes for their families and becoming sources of strength on their blocks and in their neighborhoods. We are proud to be a partner in this work.
Additionally, we awarded flash grants to these organizations:
HIR Wellness Center
Women’s Leadership Collaboration, A Day for Pay Equity
The Asha Project
Flash Grants 2019
American Red Cross
Flash Grants 2018
Alliance Française of Milwaukee
Girls at City Hall, City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Women, Inc. and TEMPO Milwaukee
Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee
Flash Grants 2017
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9to5 Wisconsin Black Arts MKE Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear, Women’s History Month Exhibit Convergence Resource Center, Solace Identify and Provide Girls on the Run Medical College of Wisconsin, Women in Science Series Medical College of Wisconsin, Women’s Mental Health |
Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Soldiers Home Milwaukee Milwaukee Women’s Film Festival St. Joan Antida High School Wardlaw Productions, Hummingbird: A Sister’s Courage Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition Women’s International League for Peace, Most Dangerous Women Project |