Apply for a Grant
Each year, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) awards grants to local nonprofit agencies to support projects and programs that promote women and girls of all ages. Focus areas include health and well-being, self-sufficiency and empowerment. Since its inception, the WGF has granted more than $1.6 million to county-wide nonprofit organizations.
Grant Request FAQs
How Much? Program/project grant request can be submitted for up to $20,000
How Many? Organizations may submit more than one program/project for consideration. A separate letter of intent must be submitted for each program/project.
Grant Year? May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
Geographic Focus? Waukesha County
Eligibility? All 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations providing significant programs to benefit women and girls in Waukesha County.
Limitations? Standards specify that grantees receiving competitive grants in any given year are ineligible to apply for a grant the following year. Therefore, organizations that received a grant in 2023 will not be eligible to apply for funding again until 2025.
The WGF does not fund event sponsorship. Grants will not be made for religious, government or political purposes, nor to individuals.
Grant Letter of Intent Procedure
Letter of Intent Procedure: Submit completed grant letter of intent application form online.
All questions/sections must be completed and upon submission will automatically be received by the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County.
Applications will re-open in December 2024.
WGF Grant Pillars
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Access to Health Care
Addiction, Prevention and Recovery
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Recovery
Elder Care
Health Education
Human Trafficking Prevention and Recovery
Maternal Health
Mental Health Support
Physical Health
Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery
Women and Girls Live in Safety
Women’s Health Risks
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Basic Needs Including Food, Shelter
Career Skills and Training
Child Care Programs
Economic Security
Economic Self-Sufficiency
Financial Skills and Literacy
Homelessness and Housing Support
Immigration Support
Personal Growth
EMPOWERMENT
Adult Education and Scholarships
Gender Equality
Leadership Skills: Personal and Professional
Parenting Skills
Self-Esteem
Programs Young Mom’s Education and Support
Youth Education and Mentorship
