Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Women And Girls Fund Of Waukesha County Inc
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) provides grants up to $20,000 to support local nonprofit projects that empower women and girls. Focus areas include health, self-sufficiency, and empowerment, addressing needs such as mental health, economic security, and education. Since its inception, the WGF has awarded over $2 million to organizations throughout Waukesha County, fostering safety and well-being for women and girls in the community.

Overview

Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant Each year, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) awards grants to local nonprofit agencies to support projects and programs that promote women and girls of all ages. Focus areas include health and well-being, self-sufficiency, and empowerment. Since its inception, the WGF has granted more than $2 million to county-wide nonprofit organizations. Grant Pillars Health and Well-Being:Access to Health Care Addiction, Prevention and Recovery Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Recovery Elder Care Health Education Human Trafficking Prevention and Recovery Maternal Health Mental Health Support Physical Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Women and Girls Live in Safety Women’s Health RisksSelf-Sufficiency:Basic Needs Including Food, Shelter Career Skills and Training Child Care Programs Economic Security Economic Self-Sufficiency Financial Skills and Literacy Homelessness and Housing Support Immigration Support Personal GrowthEmpowerment:Adult Education and Scholarships Gender Equality Leadership Skills: Personal and Professional Parenting Skills Self-Esteem Programs Young Mom’s Education and Support Youth Education and Mentorship Funding Program or project grant requests can be submitted for up to $20,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations providing significant programs to benefit women and girls in Waukesha County.Geographic Focus - Waukesha CountyOrganizations may submit more than one program/project for consideration.

Ineligibility

The WGF does not fund event sponsorship. Grants will not be made for religious, government or political purposes, nor to individuals.Standards specify that grantees receiving competitive grants in any given year are ineligible to apply for a grant the following year.