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Grants Available from Fund for Women: Apply by 1/29/16!

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The Fund for Women will begin accepting applications Jan. 1 for the 2016 grants program from Delaware nonprofit agencies with programs benefiting women and girls.  FFW Logo

The Fund for Women accepts applications from nonprofit, tax-exempt, (501(c)(3) organizations for programs that address the needs and enhance the worth and potential of women and girls in Delaware by helping them to lead productive, self-sufficient lives. The Fund for Women’s one-year grants offer organizations an opportunity to obtain seed money for innovative, creative programming or to continue or expand programs in which the program’s effectiveness has been demonstrated. No grants are awarded for individuals.

Completed applications are due by January 29, 2016. Only online applications are accepted, and should be sent via email to [email protected].  The 2016 grant application form and guidelines are available online at delcf.org/ffw.

The Fund for Women is offering two grant workshops to assist organizations in preparing their applications. Attendance is optional and will not affect the grant awards. Workshops will be held:

  • Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m., CenDel Community Building, 101 W. Loockerman St., Dover, DE
  • Monday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., Community Service Building, 100 W. 10th St, Wilmington, DE