CFLC: Women's Fund Grant

The Women's Fund Grant, established in 1991 by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, empowers women and children through education and philanthropy. This permanent endowment supports non-profit organizations and grassroots initiatives that address social, educational, and artistic needs, specifically benefiting women and children in Lorain County. The grant program aims to combat injustices faced by these populations by providing necessary funding and raising public awareness about their challenges.

History of the Women’s Fund
Established in 1991, the Women’s Fund invests in opportunities and equality to empower the women and children of Lorain County through education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.
Over thirty years ago, a few Lorain County women were concerned by the lack of financial support given to programs specifically designed to meet the needs of women even though women were more likely to suffer from many of society’s injustices, including underemployment, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and single parenting issues.
Many of these same injustices continue today. The Women’s Fund is dedicated to building an endowment that supports women’s and children’s programming, educates the public about the problems facing today’s female and juvenile populations, and drives philanthropic endeavors geared towards solving those obstacles.
Women’s Fund Grant Program
The Women’s Fund is a permanent endowment that encourages endeavors that are developed by or benefit women and children. It awards grants to organizations supporting social, educational, and artistic projects by, for, and delivering to women and children.

Eligibility

The Women’s Fund grant program provides funding to non-profit organizations, informal groups of women, or emerging grassroots organizations where 100% of the clients benefiting from the grant funding are women and children. Organizations must be located in or provide services to residents within Lorain County. Grant seekers outside Lorain County must provide information on Lorain County residents served.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be given to individuals for debt reduction, loans, for-profit businesses, tickets for benefits, annual appeals, tours, telephone solicitations, political campaigns, or religious activities.