Applications are now being accepted for the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay.
Donor Name: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
State: Wisconsin
County: Brown County (WI), Kewaunee County (WI), Oconto County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Since 1995, the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, a fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, has given over $1.56 million to programs and projects of northeast Wisconsin nonprofit organizations that expand opportunities for women and girls.
Funding Priorities

Programs that encourage and develop self-esteem and leadership in women and girls, especially those ages 9-15.
Programs uniquely designed or specifically geared to women or girls, or for their particular challenges or situations.
Imaginative, results-oriented projects. These may be ongoing, expansions, or modifications of existing programs.
Sustainable programs.
Programs resulting in measurable, positive change in the community.
Projects that demonstrate women and girls served are involved in planning and implementation of the projects and programs.

Funding Information
Typically up to $20,000.
Eligibility Requirements 

All applicants must have a 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt designation or be a governmental, educational, or religious organization.
The program must provide opportunities for or meet the needs of women or girls in Brown, Oconto, and Kewaunee counties.
Conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, marital status, disability, or national origin.

Grantmaking Criteria

Grants will be made for programs that support and expand opportunities for women or girls helping them to be healthy, to be safe, to learn, to achieve, to compete, to realize their dreams, and to be successful in their lives.
Grants will be made for programs that clearly meet a need of women or girls in the community.
Grants will be made to programs that promote healthy relationships and support women and girls, including those programs that serve men and boys.
Grant reviewers will look for organizations that consult and collaborate with other agencies to enhance existing programs and augment opportunities.

Restrictions

The Women’s Fund does not fund individuals, for-profit organizations, capital projects, endowments, debt reduction, fundraising events, campaigns to elect candidates, or programs that promote religious or sectarian activities.
Requested programs cannot be “half” of a program that is designed for boys and girls, or men and women. Programs for boys and men that relate to healthy relationships and support women and girls will be considered.

For more information, visit GGBCF.