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Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program

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Funding Amount

$50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County - Grantmaking Program

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Chautauqua County

Focus Areas: 2025 priority - Addressing Childcare Scarcity and Access in Chautauqua County. Programs supporting women and girls.

Eligibility:

  • Local nonprofit organizations

  • Programs addressing the annual funding priority

  • Programs serving women and girls in Chautauqua County

    • 2025 Grant Awards: Two grants of $25,000 each awarded to:

  • Caring Beyond Limits – YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (expanding access to inclusive, high-quality childcare for children with diverse developmental and behavioral needs)

  • Child Respite Center (Happy Haven) at Healing Word Ministries Church of God (free, once-weekly drop-off childcare pilot program)

    • Background: The Women's Giving Circle (WGC) of Chautauqua County launched in June 2024 as a member-led philanthropic initiative with mission to build a better future for women and girls. After one year, WGC has over 110 members. It is an independent, member-led effort hosted by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, which provides administrative and back-office support. Members contribute at least $500 annually with 100% of funds invested directly into community through grantmaking.

    Contact Information:

  • Lindsey Goold

  • Email: lgoold@crcfonline.org

  • Phone: (716) 661-3390

  • Website: crcfonline.org/circle

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Membership and Participation:

  • Annual membership contribution: minimum $500

  • 100% of member contributions go directly to grantmaking

  • Member-led grants committee reviews applications

  • Full membership vote on grant awards

    • Grantmaking Process:

  • Annual funding priority established by membership

  • Applications reviewed and evaluated by Grants Committee

  • All members vote on final award recipients

  • Grant recipients present impact updates at annual meeting the following year

    • Contact for More Information:

  • Lindsey Goold

  • Email: lgoold@crcfonline.org

  • Phone: (716) 661-3390

  • Website: crcfonline.org/circle

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofitswomenchild-caredaycare

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