RCF Women's Fund Grant

The RCF Women's Fund Grant, established by the Richland County Foundation, aims to empower women and girls in Richland County through funding for programs that promote their growth and potential. Eligible applicants include 501c3 public charities and some churches, while organizations serving boys and men only are excluded from applying. Grants do not cover operational or technology costs.

The mission of the Women's Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to promote philanthropy among women, and to establish a permanent fund which will provide funding to programs and projects in the Richland County area that empower women to achieve their full potential.
The Women’s Fund at the Richland County Foundation was established in 1996 as a permanent endowment to provide funding to programs and projects in Richland County which empower women and girls to reach their full potential. The advisory committee awards grants that promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, economic and cultural growth of women and girls. Grant dollars are used for direct programming.
Be sure to think of measurable ways to track the success of the program and the programs' alignment with the Women's Fund mission.

Eligibility

Any 501c3 public charity or government entity and some churches in Richland County offering programming to women and/or girls are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Organizations serving boys and/or men only are not eligible to apply.Regular staffing, operational costs, occupancy costs, and physical technology (computers, cameras, tablets, printers, etc.) are not covered by this grant.