The Roanoke Women's Foundation Grants

The Roanoke Women's Foundation offers impactful grants starting at $30,000 across various sectors such as Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, based in or serving the defined Roanoke area, and have a history of at least five years without receiving a grant. The selection process includes proposal reviews and a membership vote in autumn, ensuring community-driven funding.

Apply for a Grant
Roanoke Women’s Foundation provides high-impact grants of at least $30,000 in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services.
Grant finalists are determined through a detailed process of proposal reviews, site visits, and ultimately chosen by a vote of the membership in autumn.
Applicants should:

• Apply for programs, services, necessary infrastructure, or other initiatives that support the organization’s core mission.
• Focus on one of these areas:

Arts and Culture: cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts educationEducation: educational opportunities for children and/or adultsEnvironment: improvement, preservation, revitalization or awareness of public spaces, facilities, or natural resourcesHealth and Human Services: improvement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being

Eligibility

Organizations eligible to apply for a Roanoke Women’s Foundation grant must be:Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization) for a minimum of 36 consecutive months.Located in or providing services in Roanoke City, city of Salem or the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, or Franklin.Please note: One hundred percent (100%) of RWF grant funds must be used in this defined service area.More than five years past receiving a RWF grant.Capable of providing an independently prepared audit or financial review (from one of the organization’s two most recent fiscal years) if selected for a Phase II Application.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be provided for:Debt reduction, operating deficits or endowment funding.
Individuals or private foundations.
Activities that are religious or political in nature.
Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general campaigns.