Women’s 5K Classic Grants

Women’s 5K Classic Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Women's 5k Classic
Last Updated: September 19, 2025

Summary

The Women’s 5K Classic Grants fund initiatives that educate and support women in preventing Breast and Gynecologic cancers while promoting fitness. Established in 1993, the program encourages women in the Lehigh Valley to engage in physical activities and raises awareness about cancer prevention and treatment. Grants support low-cost fitness programs, educational initiatives, and research efforts aimed at improving women's health and well-being, benefiting the community significantly.

Overview

The Women’s 5K supports programs which educate, support and help prevent all Breast and Gynecologic (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, & vulvar) female cancers and also those programs that promote fitness among women. We welcome grant proposals from any Lehigh Valley non-profit agency whose mission also supports this philosophy. The Women’s 5K Classic (W5K) began in 1993 for the purpose of promoting fitness among women. The event has grown to thousands of participants providing a venue for women of all ages in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities to connect with our mission: to promote fitness among women of all ages, assist women and families affected by breast and other female cancers and educate women about breast cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment. W5K Funding Priorities FITNESS: Support no or low-cost programs that promote women’s fitness and encourage women to engage in running, walking, and other physical activities that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND PREVENT: Support no or low-cost programs that educate and support women with Breast and Gynecologic female cancers and programs that are focused on their prevention.RESEARCH: Help fund research to treat and prevent Breast and Gynecologic female cancers.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered for funding we require that you:Provide documentation of your 501c eligibilityOperate in the Lehigh Valley and all funds remain in the Lehigh ValleyUse the grant application form or an exact copy.