Women's fund of
southwest iowa grants
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southwest iowa grants
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southwest iowa grants
The 2025 Women's fund grant application process
opens may 15 through june 15!
The 2025 Women's fund grant application process
opens may 15 through june 15!
The Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa is the catalyst for lasting, positive change relative to the challenges facing the women of southwest Iowa.
Through purposeful planning, strategic insight, and collaborative needs-assessment within the communities that make up southwest Iowa, this endowed fund supports programming designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of women and their families.
In our community, many potential partners and organizations are ready to step forward and help create solutions for women across southwest Iowa. We work closely with a variety of organizations to identify needs and design tangible solutions based on community input and granting opportunities.
After the implementation of every project/program supported by the Women’s Fund, we want to be able to say the following impact has been made:
Women are in a position to be more self-sufficient.
Women are safe, healthy, supported and have the ability to thrive.
Women are engaging as strong, productive members of their community.
As a Women’s Fund grantee, you will be expected to demonstrate how your project/program will make that impact.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Any tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, governmental entity or church is eligible to apply.
WHAT TYPE OF PROJECTS/PROGRAMS ARE ELIGIBLE?
Grant funds can be used to support projects and expenses that take place after the selection date (mid-July)
At least 60% of the people served by your project/program must be residents of Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, or Shelby counties in Southwest Iowa.
At least 60% of the people served or impacted by your project/program must be women.
Your project/program must fit into one of the following focus areas:
AGING IN PLACE
Programs and services designed to help women age gracefully in in their communities, including access to quality and affordable healthcare, healthy foods, exercise, placemaking, family resources, and volunteer services for women aging in place.
ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CHILDCARE
Accessible and affordable childcare and early learning programming, and access to safe and affordable transportation related to childcare.
EDUCATION INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES
Educational programs targeting women and girls with an increased focus on STEM educational initiatives, health and safety, personal finance, leadership, equity, and community engagement.
WOMEN'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
Services focused on women’s health, safety, education, workforce equity, and well-being. Programs promoting dignity and equity for women and their children.
If any of the answers to these questions is NO, your project/program does not qualify for a Woman's Fund of Southwest Iowa grant. We recommend looking at other grants that you may be eligible for.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE?
2025 grant applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on June 15.
GRANTING CRITERIA
Projects are selected based on:
Ability to meet a clear, identifiable need
Demonstration of partnerships and collaboration
Detailed plans for managing the project/program: including financials, resources and data tracking
Anticipated reach and impact
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S FUNDING LIMITATIONS INCLUDE:
Organizations that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin
Clinical or medical research
Political projects of any kind
Annual fund drives
Real estate acquisitions
Operating deficits or retirement of debt
HOW ARE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED?
Grant applications are reviewed by the Women's Fund for Southwest Iowa Steering Committee and the Community Foundation Board of Directors.
HOW DO YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?
Applications can now be submitted electronically through the Community Foundation's Online Grant Center.
For new users, please click here to learn about the Community Foundation's Online Grants Center and to begin the application process.
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