Applications are now being accpeted for the Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse.
Donor Name: Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse
State: Minnesota, Wisconsin
County: Houston County (MN), La Crosse County (WI), Monroe County (WI), Trempealeau County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Since the founding in 1998, they have granted over $1,000,000 to local organizations that:
- Foster an impact on attitudes and actions that benefit women and girls
- Promote opportunity for health and self-sufficiency for women
- Encourage women and girls to develop as philanthropists.
Funding Priorities
They are committed to helping make the greater La Crosse area a more inclusive and equitable place for all women and girls. In general, they fund programs that:
- Serve mostly or all women and girls
- Address women’s and girls’ current and critical needs
- Are inclusive of all identities of women and girls
- Promote the inclusion of women and girls in all of society, including giving back to the community.
In 2026 they will continue commitment to prioritizing awards for programs that are working to remove barriers to transportation, education, or housing for women and girls.Safe, affordable, and uncomplicated access to transportation, education, and housing can create pathways to economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Preference is also given to requests that:
- Promote and operate in alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices
- Aim to fund programs, not singular events (event support is better aligned with mini-grant program)
- Do not have access to many funding sources outside of Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse
- Have a strong plan for measuring program success/impact
Types of Grants
- Standard grants award one-year of funding. Organizations may request support for the same program for up to three years. WFGL will fund the first year at 100%, the second at no more than 75%, and the third at no more than 50% of first-year funding. You must apply each year for funding. Funding in years two and three is not guaranteed.
- Signature grants award multi-year funding. Funds for multi-year awards are limited, and not all programs that apply for multi-year funding will be awarded multiple years. Programs that apply for multi-year funding may be declined for a multi-year award but still approved for a standard one-year award. Signature grant awards are only available to programs that exclusively serve women and girls.
Funding Information
The Women’s Fund Board of Directors has made $94,200 available for new grant awards in 2026. Grant awards typically range between $2,000 and $15,000. Organizations seeking funding less than $2,000 will have the opportunity to apply for a mini-grant later this year through a simplified process.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations that meet the criteria below are eligible to apply:
- Public charity, exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or governmental bodies, including schools and municipalities, if the project is above and beyond regular budgeted items and does not fill budget gaps OR;
- Must have a formal fiscal sponsor relationship with an IRS verified 501(c)3 nonprofit.
- Must be located in and primarily serve women and girls in La Crosse, Monroe, or Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota
- Agree to meet all Grant Awardee Requirements & Expectations listed below.
For more information, visit Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse.
