Wisconsin Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations that support programs benefiting women and children in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin, that promote economic empowerment and opportunities for underserved women and those identifying as women, particularly from marginalized communities.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that enhance education, arts, and economic development to benefit the Whitewater community in Wisconsin.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support initiatives benefiting women and girls in Winnebago County, focusing on areas such as safety, economic self-sufficiency, health, and education.

This funding opportunity supports programs in Northeast Wisconsin that empower women and girls aged 9-15 by fostering self-esteem, leadership, and addressing their unique challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist pregnant and postpartum individuals in Wisconsin with Medicaid applications and renewals, aiming to improve maternal health and reduce disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to plan and host two virtual summits focused on improving maternal and child health in Wisconsin, targeting local and Tribal health agencies.

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations in Brown County that aim to improve the quality of life for residents, particularly those facing economic challenges, through initiatives focused on health, education, financial stability, and community connection.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, schools, and tribes in Wisconsin to develop and implement programs that promote safe and ethical hunting practices, particularly targeting adults, women, and families.

This grant recognizes and rewards Wisconsin teachers who effectively integrate agricultural concepts into their classroom curricula, promoting agricultural literacy among students.

This grant provides financial support to organizations and programs that care for wildlife and domestic animals, promote habitat conservation, and enhance public education about the environment and natural resources in Wisconsin.

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.

The Northland Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $31,800 to nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, and other entities in Clay and Platte counties, focusing on sustaining programs that improve the well-being of children, excluding individual needs, scholarships, capital campaigns, and several other categories.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to public charities that promote societal change benefiting women and girls, particularly in areas like economic security, education, healthcare, and legal rights, with a preference for organizations headquartered in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.

The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for its Women’s Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin State: Wisconsin County: Rock County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund is a component of the Community Foundation. The Advisory Board is comprised of community volunteers and Community Foundation staff. The Advisory Board raises money for the endowment as well as recommends grants from the Women’s Fund in support of priorities they set related to the current needs of women and girls in Rock County Wisconsin. Investing in girls yields even higher returns in terms of the effect on women’s wages, the decisions better educated women make about having children, and their capacity to raise healthy, educated children who go on to make good wages, choose smaller family size and invest in their own children. Mission of the fund: To provide a permanently endowed funding source to non-profit agencies serving the needs of women and girls in Rock County. To provide hands-on grant-making and leadership experiences through volunteer opportunities for Fund donors. Eligibility Criteria Seeking proposals from 501(c)(3) charitable Rock County organizations and municipalities offering projects or programs that serve the mental health needs of women and girls. Services and programs eligible for grant funding may include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, caregiver stress, addictions, work/family stress, isolation, and human trafficking. Both prevention and/or response programs are eligible. Training programs for targeted audiences, support groups, mentoring programs, resource identification, and other related programs are examples for possible grant support. Collaborations throughout Rock County are encouraged.Requests from individuals are not eligible. For more information, visit CFSW.

This funding opportunity provides up to $4,000 to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that promote community engagement and cultural sharing through public humanities programs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brown, Oconto, and Kewaunee counties, Wisconsin, to develop programs that empower women and girls, particularly those aged 9-15, by fostering self-esteem, leadership, and positive community change.

The Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, is to improve the quality of life for women and children in Eau Claire County through collective philanthropy. Donor Name: Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) State: Wisconsin County: Eau Claire County (WI) Deadline: Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information ONLY requests up to $7,000 will be considered. WGC grant period (January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025). Grant Eligibility and Restrictions Applicants will need to submit evidence of 501(c)(3) IRS status, or another qualified 501(c)(3) organization must agree to serve as fiscal agent. Applications from tax-exempt entities like government, educational and religious organizations are also accepted. The applicant’s proposal must address the needs of women and/or children 18 years of age and younger. The Women’s Giving Circle makes grants to nonprofit agencies located in Eau Claire County, or to those able to demonstrate significant impact within this area. The Women’s Giving Circle does not make grants to organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, familial status, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful sources of income, national origin, or any other discriminatory practice prohibited by state or federal law and the organization must demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the implementation of the project. If an organization is funded by the Women’s Giving Circle in two consecutive years, its application will not be considered in the third year. However, it can apply again in the fourth year. The Women’s Giving Circle supports proposals that have been planned considering overall community needs and do not duplicate existing services. Funding for the following will be considered on a case-by-case basis: Travel grants that do not directly support the implementation of the proposal. Requests from endowments and foundations. Because of limited funds the following will not be supported: Annual fundraising drives Asset purchases not related to the proposal Capital campaigns Debt reduction Ongoing operating expenses or building funds Political parties, candidates, or partisan activities Proposals with a religious focus Scholarly research. Evaluation Criteria The Women’s Giving Circle Fund favors proposals that: Give a clear and concise explanation of a new or ongoing proposal. Fulfill the applicant’s mission statement Positively impact the lives of the target population of women and/or children in Eau Claire County. Establish a clear purpose for the proposal and explain how it will be determined whether or not the purpose has been accomplished. For more information, visit ECCF.

The Women's Fund is committed to providing a permanent endowment to support non-profit agencies serving women and girls in Rock County. By focusing on hands-on grant-making and leadership through volunteer opportunities, the Fund aims to mirror the diverse population it serves, welcoming donors of all backgrounds. Established as a component of the Community Foundation, its Advisory Board, consisting of community volunteers and foundation staff, is dedicated to raising funds and recommending grants that address the current needs of women and girls in Rock County, Wisconsin. The Fund specifically seeks proposals for projects or programs that address the mental health needs of women and girls, covering a wide range of services from prevention and response to various mental health issues. Collaborative efforts across Rock County are encouraged to maximize impact. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: September 15th

We support projects that provide education and information, build self-esteem, support solutions for critical issues, and are research-based and data-driven. COMMUNITY GRANTS IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION Grant due dates are the fourth Monday in March and the fourth Monday in September To apply, complete the Common Grant Application Form and Addendum W. Applicants should expect to be notified of the decision within 5 - 7 weeks of the application due date. All grantees are required to submit a Final Report at the completion of the project. Each charity is limited to one application per Community Grant cycle. However, charities may submit applications in successive grant cycles or to the other granting programs of the Community Foundation that might be open at the same time. Please Note: Addendum W - Priorities and Special Considerations Consistent with the mission of the Women’s Fund of Door County, priority will be given to projects that address the needs of women and girls as they provide education and information, build self-esteem and dignity, support solutions for critical issues, and provide solutions based on research and data. Please include specific data on the women and girls served through this project when possible. Additional special consideration may be given to projects that address one or more of the following areas: prioritize women and girls support those with fewer opportunities by removing barriers are inclusive and engage diverse populations are innovative and offer a new or unique approach to addressing women’s issues provide education and results in long-lasting impact. GENERAL GUIDELINES There is no minimum or maximum grant amount, but we anticipate awarding multiple grants during each Community Grant cycle typically averaging $5,000. The following activities do not qualify for a Community Grant: Retiring debt or budget deficits Loans or re-granting programs Multi-year commitments (charities may reapply in future cycles for the same program) Activities that advance a particular religious belief (religious organizations should contact the Commnity Foundation to discuss specific project ideas before applying) Individuals or groups that are not qualified public charities or units of government The Women’s Fund generally does not make grants to pay for activities that occur prior to the awarding of a Community Grant. Fundraising expenses, capital campaigns, and grants to an endowment are generally not supported by Community Grants unless the applicant can articulate special circumstances which make their request particularly important. SUBMIT THE APPLICATION The Chief Executive of your organization must review the entire Application Packet and sign the Application Form for consideration. (We will accept the typed name and email address of the Chief Executive as an “electronic signature” if the Application Packet is submitted by email. However, please note that if it is not an original signature, we may contact the Chief Executive listed on the form to confirm their electronic signature.) Once signed, please submit your completed Common Grant Application Form, and any other required supporting materials, to [email protected], by the application due date. You should receive an email confirmation within 3 business days of our receipt of your application. If you do not receive this confirmation within 3 business days, please call (920) 746-1786 to confirm that we received your application materials. Please contact the Community Foundation if you have any questions about the grant application process or would like to discuss your idea prior to the submission of your application. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual Spring deadline: Fourth Monday in March