Fund for Women & Girls Impact Builder Grant

The Fund for Women & Girls Impact Builder Grant supports initiatives that empower women and girls in the Mahoning Valley. This grant fosters community partnerships and sustainable resources, encouraging local nonprofits and individuals to apply for funding. Projects aimed at enhancing the region's wellbeing are welcomed, and operational grants are also available to assist organizations in achieving their missions. Apply by May 15 if you can present your project at the event.

Note: If you or someone from your organization is not able to attend the event on May 15 to present your project, please do not apply.
Strong Women, Strong Communities
The Fund for Women & Girls amplifies and strengthens community partnerships, creates pathways to collaboratively establish and grow a sustainable resource, and invests toward long-term change for women and girls in the Mahoning Valley.
Funding is available for projects and initiatives that benefit women and girls in the Mahoning Valley. Local nonprofit organizations, community groups and individuals working with a fiscal sponsor are welcome to apply. Student projects are also welcomed.
We like to support a wide range of projects, so as long as your initiative is aimed at making the Mahoning Valley a better place and you meet our other eligibility criteria, your project is up for considerations. Beyond just funding individual projects, the Community Foundation also offers operational grants that you can use however you need to help achieve your mission.

Eligibility

We make grants to organizations that are deemed not-for-profit by the IRS, such as 501(c)3s, religious organizations, schools and government entities. If you’re not registered with the IRS, you may apply through a fiscal sponsor.