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Fund for Women & Girls Grants

FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Up to $860,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fund for Women & Girls Grants

Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Fund for Women & Girls

Status: Active, ongoing grant program

Geographic Scope: Fairfield County, Connecticut and beyond; New England's largest women's fund

Focus Areas:

  • Education for women and girls

  • Leadership development

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs for girls

  • Economic security for women and girls

  • Health and safety for women and girls

  • Ages 5 to 90

    • Award Amount: Approximately $860,000 annually awarded to organizations (2017 data shows grants to 27 organizations)

    Description: The Fund for Women & Girls is New England's largest women's fund, established in 1998. Over 20 years, it has invested more than $5 million in sustainable solutions leading to economically secure, safe and healthy women and girls throughout Fairfield County. The fund is a member of the global Women's Funding Network and the White House endorsed Prosperity Together.

    Key Programs Supported:

  • Family Economic Security Program (FESP) at Housatonic Community College and Norwalk Community College

    • Contact:

  • Director: Tricia Hyacinth

  • Email: thyacinth@fccfoundation.org

  • Phone: (203) 750.3200

  • Address: 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

  • Website: fccfoundation.org/fwg

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FundForWomenAndGirls/

  • Twitter: FWGFCCF

    • Background: Established in 1998 by visionary women, the Fund has grown to become a major regional philanthropic force with significant community impact.

    How to Apply

    Application Information

    Detailed application procedures not provided in available materials.

    To Apply:

  • Contact the Fund for Women & Girls Director: Tricia Hyacinth

  • Email: thyacinth@fccfoundation.org

  • Phone: (203) 750.3200

  • Visit: fccfoundation.org/fwg

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducationstem-educationnonprofits

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