Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation Grants

Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shelby Ohio Community Foundation of Richland County
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Summary

The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation Grants aims to enrich the community by uniting 100 women dedicated to philanthropy. Through the '100 Women for Shelby' initiative, funds raised support programs that foster growth in various aspects of women's lives, including intellectual, physical, and social development. Grant applications must align with the foundation's mission to enhance community needs and promote sustainable change in Shelby and surrounding areas.

Overview

Mission The mission of The Shelby Foundation is to build a legacy of community philanthropy by connecting generosity with community needs. This is accomplished through a variety of means, including: Partnering with others and being a catalyst for changeFostering growth of community givingProviding reliable stewardship to donorsAddressing needs through strategic grant-making and organizational supportProviding leadership on key community issues Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation Grants In 2018, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation launched the “100 Women for Shelby” initiative. The goal was to bring 100 caring, giving women together who share a mutual goal of enriching our community. The moral support of the community, coupled with the financial generosity of its citizens, will provide endless possibilities for the women in the greater Shelby area. Proceeds accumulated from the “100 Women for Shelby” annual membership drive will be distributed to fund programs in and around Shelby to promote intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic and cultural growth for women. Grant applications to the Women’s Fund should support and align with the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation mission.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Does Support:Project grants Program development Seed money Equipment Matching/Challenge grants Capital campaigns

Ineligibility

Does Not Support:Individual grants Operating expenses Political purposes Religious organizations for religious purposes Cash reserves/debt reduction Annual campaigns Endowment funds