The Women’s Fund of Door County is pleased to announce a one-time grant opportunity designed to support innovative programs that help older women in Door County live safely, independently, and fully in their homes.
Donor Name: Women’s Fund of Door County
State: Wisconsin
County: Door County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Women’s Fund of Door County supports projects that empower women and strengthen the community through education, information, self-esteem, and solutions to critical issues. The Fund prioritizes initiatives that are research-based and data-driven. The Women’s Fund of Door County builds, enriches, and nurtures the lives of women and girls through collective wisdom and philanthropy.
Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants are offered to charities serving women and girls in Door County. 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.
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.
Funding Information
This grant offers up to $30,000 for one year to a charitable organization serving Door County, with the potential for renewal for a second year, creating a total possible investment of up to $60,000 over two years.
Guidelines
There is no minimum or maximum grant amount, but they anticipate awarding multiple grants during each Community Grant.
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
For more information, visit Women’s Fund of Door County.
