Women Helping Women Fund

The Women Helping Women Fund is a local grant initiative designed to provide targeted, short-term support for women residing in Saline County. Administered through a network of Partner Agencies, the program enables women in crisis or those needing a single intervention to regain stability and move toward self-sufficiency. The fund represents a community-based approach to empowering women by offering a financial “hand up” rather than ongoing assistance. Eligible applicants must be women living in Saline County and must apply through an approved Partner Agency. Applications submitted directly by individuals are not accepted. Furthermore, staff members of a Partner Agency who are not involved in the Women Helping Women (WHW) grant process may apply for funding, but they must do so through a different agency to preserve the integrity of the selection process. Partner Agency representatives directly involved with WHW are ineligible to receive funding. The program provides financial assistance for specific, qualifying needs that fall into two main categories: resolving a crisis or facilitating a singular opportunity that helps a woman move forward with her life. Common examples of eligible expenses include car repairs, dental work, birth certificate fees, tuition assistance, or home-related emergencies such as plumbing or air conditioning repairs. The goal is to enable rapid, meaningful interventions that produce measurable impact for the applicant. There are clear restrictions on what the grant does not support. It is not intended to serve as a recurring financial aid program or a scholarship. Funding cannot be used for ongoing expenses, legal fees, previously incurred debts, or services already rendered. Applications that do not align with WHW’s mission of offering short-term crisis resolution or a one-time step toward independence will not be considered. Applications are due by January 5, and interested applicants must initiate the process by contacting one of the program's Partner Agencies. Questions regarding eligibility or the application process can be directed to Jessica Fuller, Director of Grants and Scholarships, at 785-823-1800. While details on the award notification timeline and performance period are not provided, this program appears to operate on a recurring basis, offering an annual opportunity to apply.

Focus on one-time needs and crisis resolution. Avoid requests for ongoing expenses, legal fees, or past debts.