GROW Grants for Women & Children

GROW Grants for Women & Children

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Monroe County
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: Applicants must be available to present their proposal on May 5 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and attend the GROW Spring Gathering , at 5 PM on May 19, where funding decisions will be announced. Woman in Philanthropy Endowment Fund G.R.O.W Nationwide, women are increasingly influential in family decisions about charitable giving. Recognizing this, the Community Foundation of Monroe County, through a group of dedicated women, has established G.R.O.W. Monroe. Giving Represents Our Women is a philanthropic women’s organization which supports women & children organizations throughout the community. The group unites powerful, visionary women who are committed to provide lasting, fundamental change in the community and to help area women and children make better lives for themselves. Our Purpose To ensure that women have the information we need to be effective philanthropists. To financially support organizations that can provide a better life for women and help to promote a better future for our children. To keep members informed of the issues in our community that are currently affecting these individuals and to become an active participant in changing those situations. Currently we are involved with the issue of human trafficking and focusing on ways to help combat this endemic problem. 2026 GROW Grant Applications Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to projects serving women and children in Monroe County. We are seeking impactful, community-driven initiatives that create meaningful change at the local level.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications will be submitted through our online grant portal. All applicants will be required to create a profile before completing an application.