Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region

Purpose

The mission of the Women’s Fund, to promote the advancement of women and girls in the Fox Valley Region, reflects our vision of a community of equality where power and opportunity are not limited by gender.
The Women’s Fund mission is accomplished through grantmaking, strategic initiatives, education, and advocacy.

What We Fund

Priorities

Women’s Fund grant applicants must address one of the following funding focus areas:

• Continuing education and training as a pathway to financial stability.
• Life-skills, mentoring and supports to increase the ability of women and girls to effectively manage challenges and successfully navigate everyday life circumstances.
• Mental and emotional wellness to ensure women and girls have access to a spectrum of supports to nurture mental and emotional wellness to thrive.

Range of grantmaking: Up to $10,000 for Impact Grant and $20,000/year up to three years with annual evaluation for Innovative Pathways Grant

Deadlines: Visit the Women’s Fund website for current deadlines.

What We Don't Fund

We Will Not Fund:

• Individuals, endowments, or capital campaigns.
• Projects or programs that promote religious activities and/or beliefs.
• Political parties, candidates, or partisan activities.
• Event sponsorships.
• Scholarships that fund individual students.
• Co-educational programs that do not clearly communicate a specific and unique focus on women and girls.

To Apply

Visit the Grants/Scholarship page on the Women’s Fund website for grant guidelines, eligibility requirements and the application process.

Questions? Contact the Women's Fund at grants@womensfundfvr.org.