Women in Philanthropy Grant Program

Women in Philanthropy Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Summary

The Women in Philanthropy Grant Program, supported by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, aims to empower nonprofit organizations in Roanoke, Salem, and Martinsville. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 are available for innovative projects addressing community challenges. The program prioritizes well-planned initiatives that involve underserved populations and ensure efficient resource use, fostering collaboration among nonprofit entities to maximize impact without duplicating efforts.

Overview

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia The Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations primarily in the cities of Roanoke, Salem and Martinsville, and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, Henry, Patrick and Franklin. The Foundation looks for projects and programs where a moderate amount of grant money can produce a significant result. We look for innovative but practical approaches to solving community problems. Grantees should show a well-planned approach to important public issues; a base of other support (financial, participatory and voluntary); efficient use of community resources; involvement of underserved constituencies; and coordination, cooperation and sharing among nonprofit organizations and elimination of project duplication. Women in Philanthropy Requests MUST be between $10,000-$25,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geographic Location:Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick

Ineligibility

The Foundation's discretionary funds typically do not support: deficit reductionendowmentsfundraising events, sectarian, fraternal or religious programsindividuals