CSW Mini-Grant Program
County of Santa Clara
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CSW Mini-Grant Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: County of Santa Clara
Amount: US $500 - US $2,000
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Summary
The CSW Mini-Grant Program, run by the County of Santa Clara, aims to fund projects that empower women and girls in leadership, civic engagement, economic, educational, social, and health areas. Organizations can apply once per fiscal year, with a focus on initiatives that benefit women and girls in Santa Clara County. Grants cannot be used for retroactive funding, ensuring support is provided before project commencement.Overview
CSW Mini-grant Program The County of Santa Clara Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Mini-Grant Program provides funding to support impactful projects and events that promote the advancement of women and girls in Santa Clara County in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, economic empowerment, educational advancement, social, and/or health and well-being. An organization may submit one application per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). CSW Mini-grant applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE the date of the event or project.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant requests must follow the guidelines and process and meet the following eligibility criteria: Mini‐grant requests for consideration include programmatic support, events, and funds to individuals or groups for causes impacting women and girls.Grant funds must benefit women and girls in Santa Clara County.Grant funds must support the promotion of women and girls in at least one of the following areas: Women’s rights in politicsEconomicCivicSocialEducationalHealthIneligibility
Grant funds cannot be used retroactively i.e. the grant must be approved by the CSW prior to the event/project start date.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
womennonprofits
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