Grants for Nonprofits - Women & Girl Services

This grant provides $5,000 to women entrepreneurs across various industries to help them grow or scale their businesses.

The Branch County Grant Program is offered by an undisclosed funding organization and aims to support projects that benefit organizations in Branch County. The program operates on a quarterly basis, with four competitive grant cycles per year. The grant committee reviews requests for proposals during each cycle, and funding proposals must be submitted by February 1, May 1, August 1, or November 1. It is important to note that availability for these grants may be limited. For further information and to apply, interested organizations should contact the funding organization directly using the provided contact information.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Burke County, USA, focused on empowering women and families through collective giving and community initiatives.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) is offering Maison Hospitaliere Grants to support indigent women in the Greater New Orleans area. This grant program aligns with the foundation's mission to address critical community needs by providing direct assistance to vulnerable populations. The grants are specifically designed to support organizations that offer living assistance and care, reflecting GNOF's commitment to enhancing the well-being and stability of women in need within its service area. The primary beneficiaries of the Maison Hospitaliere Grants are indigent women in the Greater New Orleans area. The impact goal is to provide essential living assistance and care, thereby improving their quality of life and fostering greater self-sufficiency. Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) entities that directly serve this demographic, ensuring that the funding reaches those most in need. The program prioritizes direct services to women, offering both general operating support and program-specific support. This flexible approach allows recipient organizations to address their most pressing needs, whether it's maintaining daily operations or funding specific initiatives. The grants will range up to $20,000, providing significant financial assistance to support these vital services. The foundation explicitly states that capital projects, event sponsorships, and research requests are ineligible, ensuring that funds are focused on direct service delivery. Expected outcomes include increased access to care and living assistance for indigent women, improved living conditions, and enhanced support systems. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on direct services suggests an emphasis on quantifiable improvements in the lives of beneficiaries, such as the number of women served, the types of services provided, and the duration of support. The Maison Hospitaliere Grants represent a strategic priority for the Greater New Orleans Foundation to address poverty and vulnerability among women. While a detailed "theory of change" isn't explicitly outlined, the program implicitly operates on the theory that by supporting organizations providing direct living assistance and care, the foundation can create a tangible positive impact on the lives of indigent women, contributing to a stronger, more equitable community. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply for programs that are secular in nature, ensuring broad participation while maintaining a focus on direct social services.

The **Women’s Giving Circle (WGC)**, a fund of the **Eau Claire Community Foundation**, supports initiatives that enhance the lives of women and children in **Eau Claire County, Wisconsin**, through the power of collective philanthropy. By pooling the resources and generosity of local women, the WGC aims to create meaningful, lasting change in the community. Its grant program funds projects that directly address the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing women and children, fostering greater equity, empowerment, and well-being. For the **2025 grant cycle**, the Women’s Giving Circle will consider funding requests of up to **$7,000**, with a grant period running from **January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025**. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those working with a qualified fiscal agent, as well as tax-exempt government, educational, and religious institutions. Projects must primarily benefit **women and/or children under 18 years old** and serve Eau Claire County residents. Applications should demonstrate cultural sensitivity and alignment with community needs, avoiding duplication of existing programs or services. The WGC places a strong emphasis on fairness, inclusion, and collaboration. Grants are not awarded to organizations that engage in discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Additionally, to ensure equitable distribution of funds, organizations funded in two consecutive years are ineligible to apply in the third year but may reapply in the fourth. Proposals should demonstrate how the initiative complements existing community efforts, fills an unmet need, and produces tangible outcomes for the intended beneficiaries. Certain requests will be evaluated **on a case-by-case basis**, including travel that supports project implementation and funding requests from other foundations or endowments. However, some types of funding are **not supported**, such as annual fundraising drives, capital campaigns, debt reduction, building funds, political activities, scholarly research, or religiously focused projects. The WGC also avoids grants for ongoing operational expenses or unrelated asset purchases, keeping its focus on direct-impact initiatives that create measurable improvements in the lives of local women and children. When reviewing applications, the Women’s Giving Circle prioritizes proposals that are clear, purposeful, and aligned with the applicant’s mission. Strong applications define a specific goal, outline how success will be measured, and demonstrate a lasting positive effect on the community. Through this program, the Women’s Giving Circle continues its mission of empowering women to be catalysts for change—investing in local solutions that nurture the health, education, and advancement of women and children throughout Eau Claire County.

The Scanlan Foundation offers grants to Catholic religious, charitable, and educational institutions exclusively within Texas. Its core mission is to foster a culture of vocations, guiding all strategic decisions, giving, and relationship-building efforts. This foundational commitment is supported by five key pillars of funding, each designed to align with and further the foundation's overarching spiritual and community-focused objectives. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in strengthening the Catholic faith and its institutions at various levels, from individual formation to community-wide impact. One of the primary pillars is "Vocations To The Priesthood And Religious Life," with the explicit goal of increasing the number of men and women answering their call to join the priesthood and religious life. This initiative targets individuals discerning a religious vocation, aiming to support their journey and bolster the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Another crucial area is "Marriage & Holy Families," which seeks to encourage sacramental marriage preparedness for engaged couples and strengthen existing marriages, recognizing their vital role as the "Domestic Church." The foundation expects these efforts to result in more robust faith-filled families and a stronger social fabric within the Catholic community. "Catholic Education" is another significant focus, with goals to enhance access for families who value faith-based education but face financial barriers, improve teacher faith-formation, and develop strong campus ministries. The target beneficiaries are students, teachers, and campus communities within Catholic educational institutions across Texas. The expected outcomes include a more accessible and spiritually enriching educational environment, better-prepared educators, and vibrant campus ministries that foster faith development among young people. This pillar reflects the foundation's strategic priority of investing in the future of the Church through education. The "Evangelization & Discipleship" pillar aims to form missionary disciples, particularly on college campuses in Texas, and to foster personal holiness and promote individual faith formation. This involves engaging young adults in their faith journey and equipping them to share the Gospel. Furthermore, the "Life & Human Dignity" pillar is dedicated to assisting the poor, sick, and vulnerable, promoting faith-based therapy, and strengthening the culture of life. These efforts collectively target those in need and seek to uphold the inherent dignity of every human person, reflecting a comprehensive approach to charitable giving and social impact. Across all its funding pillars, the Scanlan Foundation prioritizes expressly Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Texas that align with its mission. The foundation's strategic priorities are clearly articulated through the specific goals of each pillar, emphasizing measurable results such as increased vocations, strengthened marriages, enhanced educational access, and improved support for vulnerable populations. The ultimate expected outcomes are a more vibrant, resilient, and faithful Catholic community in Texas, nurtured through targeted support and strategic partnerships.

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials focused on innovative cancer research that directly benefits military health and readiness, targeting a range of cancer types and interventions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Puna area of Hawai‘i to foster collaboration and enhance community resilience following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations that offer culturally specific services to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local businesses and non-profits for community-focused projects that promote public engagement, enhance public spaces, and foster economic growth in Hyattsville.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maui County that are working to improve access to healthy food for families affected by food insecurity.

The Women Giving Together Fund of Community Foundation of White County in Indiana offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to non-profit organizations serving women and children in White County, prioritizing projects that serve the needs of local women and families, demonstrate innovation, and have diverse funding sources, with a focus on early childhood education, arts and culture, education, social/human services, and youth programs.

The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust offers grants to organizations dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, primarily within Buncombe County, North Carolina. This grant program is directly aligned with the foundation's core mission to promote the charitable purpose of animal welfare. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with an average size of $5,000, are specifically designed to support initiatives that address animal cruelty, reflecting the Trust's focused approach to philanthropy. The average total giving per year is $40,000, indicating a consistent commitment to this cause. The target beneficiaries of these grants are organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are actively involved in programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals. The primary impact goal is to reduce and prevent animal cruelty within Buncombe County, North Carolina. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the program area, the focus on "prevention of cruelty to animals" implies a desire for outcomes such as increased animal safety, reduced instances of abuse, and improved welfare for animals in the region. The Trust's priorities and focuses are clearly centered on animal welfare, with a specific geographic emphasis on Buncombe County. While the program areas also mention "Environment," the overarching requirement for funds to be used for preventing cruelty to animals solidifies this as the primary focus. The eligibility criteria further underscore this commitment, ensuring that only organizations directly contributing to this cause receive funding. The foundation's strategic priorities are to channel resources to local, impactful programs that align with its mission. The theory of change appears to be that by funding qualified non-profit organizations working on the ground, the Trust can effectively contribute to the prevention of animal cruelty. This approach aims to achieve measurable improvements in animal welfare and safety within the designated community through targeted financial support and a clear focus on actionable prevention efforts.

The City of Wausau in Wisconsin is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant, aimed at benefiting low/moderate income persons, preventing slums/blight, and addressing urgent needs, with a focus on affordable housing, public services, and public facilities, open to public or private non-profit agencies, public housing authorities, and government entities.

This program supports businesses and organizations in Washington State that are working on innovative projects to reduce waste and promote a circular economy through recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices.

The Community Foundation for Monterey County is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 to support programs and services that increase access to shelter and safety for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, with a focus on innovative strategies, emergency assistance, and expansion of emergency/temporary shelter, permanent housing options, and case management services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards and partner organizations in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration among businesses and address workforce needs within priority industry sectors.

The County of Maui's Green Grants program, managed by the Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S), is a significant initiative providing approximately $1.7 million in funding to support projects that promote sustainability. This program aligns with the county's mission to enhance environmental protection and sustainability within Maui. The grants aim to foster a greener future for the region by supporting a diverse range of environmental projects. The program targets a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses. A particular emphasis is placed on projects led by, or with a focus on, women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches. The impact goals are centered around environmental restoration, conservation, and sustainability. This includes initiatives in areas such as invasive species management and broader environmental protection efforts, contributing to the overall ecological well-being of Maui County. Key priorities for the Green Grants include supporting initiatives that address environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. The program has a specific allocation for an Environmental Protection Grant, totaling $490,000 for FY25, which will fund initiatives in invasive species management, environmental restoration, conservation, and sustainability. Additionally, up to $10,000 is specifically allocated for Waikapū community beautification projects, highlighting a focus on local community engagement and improvement. The expected outcomes and measurable results include tangible environmental improvements across Maui County, such as reduced invasive species, restored natural habitats, and enhanced conservation efforts. The program anticipates projects that will contribute to a more sustainable environment, with a particular emphasis on community-led initiatives and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge. Projects are expected to run for a full year, with options for alignment to either Fiscal Year (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025) or Calendar Year (January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025) 2025, allowing for flexible project planning and execution to maximize impact.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Mauritius to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with essential business skills, resources, and networking opportunities through a structured educational program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help recruit, train, and retain women in high-wage, nontraditional occupations through apprenticeship programs across the United States.