Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants

Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Door County Community Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $5,000
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

The Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants support initiatives that empower women and girls through education, self-esteem building, and addressing critical issues with research-based solutions. Charities serving this demographic in Door County are encouraged to apply, especially those focusing on inclusivity and innovative approaches. With no set grant limits, the program typically awards around $5,000 per grant cycle, promoting lasting impacts within the community.

Overview

Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants We support projects that provide education and information, build self-esteem, support solutions for critical issues, and are research-based and data-driven. Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants are offered to charities serving women and girls in Door County. Consistent with the mission of the Women’s Fund of Door County, priority will be given to projects that address the needs of women and girls as they provide education and information, build self-esteem and dignity, support solutions for critical issues, and provide solutions based on research and data. Please include specific data on the women and girls served through this project when possible. Additional special consideration may be given to projects that address one or more of the following areas: prioritize women and girlssupport those with fewer opportunities by removing barriersare inclusive and engage diverse populationsare innovative and offer a new or unique approach to addressing women’s issuesprovide education and results in long-lasting impact. Each charity is limited to one application per Community Grant cycle. However, charities may submit applications in successive grant cycles or to the other granting programs of the Community Foundation that might be open at the same time. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount, but we anticipate awarding multiple grants during each Community Grant cycle typically averaging $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Women’s Fund of Door County Community Grants are offered to charities serving women and girls in Door County

Ineligibility

Retiring debt or budget deficitsLoans or re-granting programsMulti-year commitments (charities may reapply in future cycles for the same program)Activities that advance a particular religious belief (religious organizations should contact the Commnity Foundation to discuss specific project ideas before applying)Individuals or groups that are not qualified public charities or units of governmentThe Women’s Fund generally does not make grants to pay for activities that occur prior to the awarding of a Community Grant.Fundraising expenses, capital campaigns, and grants to an endowment are generally not supported by Community Grants unless the applicant can articulate special circumstances which make their request particularly important.