The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant

The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Metrowest Women's Fund Inc
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Summary

The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women and girls from low-income backgrounds in the Metrowest area. With funding between $5,000 and $20,000, the grant focuses on educational opportunities, addressing safety from violence, and supporting the unique needs of girls. Eligible programs must be nonsectarian and open to all qualified participants, fostering community involvement in program development and leadership.

Overview

The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant The Metrowest Women's Fund (MWF) seeks to support programs that meet the needs of women and girls living with low incomes in Metrowest. There are three impact areas that will be considered for grant allocations: Educational Opportunity with a focus on needs of women and girls from low incomes.Girls: The Next Generation with a focus on particular needs of girls from low incomes. Safety From Violence with a focus on domestic violence, senior abuse, sexual assault, and survivors of the commercial sex trade for women and girls from low incomes. Funding $5,000 - 20,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Metrowest Women’s Fund grants program is limited to nonsectarian programming for women and girls in Metrowest of all religious and ethnic backgrounds.Programs sponsored by religious organizations are eligible provided the enrollment is open to all qualified women and girls and the program is free of mandatory sectarian religious instruction.MWF welcomes applications from first time applicants, those who have applied before, and organizations that have received MWF grants previously.Geographic Limitations:MWF supports non-profit organizations serving the residents of the following Metrowest, MA towns: Acton, Ashland, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dedham, Dover, Framingham, Harvard, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lexington, Lincoln, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Newton, Sherborn, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Walpole, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, Weston and Westwood.