The Women’s Giving Circle makes grants to nonprofits to support projects or programs that help women/children your organization serves gain self-sufficiency and/or significantly addresses barriers to opportunity for women/children.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
State: Iowa
County: Allamakee County (IA), Clayton County (IA), Clinton County (IA), Delaware County (IA), Dubuque County (IA), Jackson County (IA), Jones County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Mission of the Women’s Giving Circle is:
- To share the joy of giving;
- Build the ethic of living generously for future generations; and
- Help members reach the most important needs in the community—together.
Funding Information
The Women’s Giving Circle supports one-year awards of up to $5,000.
Geographical Areas
Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson and Jones counties.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that have been in active service to the public for at least one year prior to the application.
- Requests for funding should clearly demonstrate how the grant will be used to help women and or children gain self-sufficiency; and/or significantly address barriers to opportunities for women and or children.
- A maximum of 15% of the project budget may include operating funds i.e. employed workers, fixed and flexible expenses, and other business costs. Only one proposal may be submitted per organization.
- Preference is given to proposals that use one or more of the following approaches:
- Improve quality of life for women and children in the community
- Eliminate gaps in services and systems
- Build on community strengths (i.e. partnership with other organizations in the community, pursuing or show networking opportunities, or collaborating with community partners)
- Lead to long-term, sustainable solutions
- Develop clear and measurable program results
- Support an open, growing and diverse community
- Increase equity and social justice.
For more information, visit CFGD.
