The Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa is the catalyst for lasting, positive change relative to the challenges facing the women of southwest Iowa.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Western Iowa
State: Iowa
County: Cass County (IA), Fremont County (IA), Harrison County (IA), Mills County (IA), Monona County (IA), Montgomery County (IA), Page County (IA), Pottawattamie County (IA), Shelby County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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 community, many potential partners and organizations are ready to step forward and help create solutions for women across southwest Iowa. They 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, they 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.
Eligible Programs
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Any tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, governmental entity or church is eligible to apply.
For more information, visit CFWI.
