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…Women’s foundations work … to help guarantee that (women and girls) can achieve economic (and social) balance."
— Stephanie Clohesy, Founder & Donor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is proud to partner with over 100 state-based organizations. Since 1994, $1.68 million has been awarded to 307 programs, benefitting thousands of women and girls in all 99 Iowa counties. Download our Grants at a Glance to see the projects we supported throughout the state of Iowa.
Learn more about the projects we have funded for over 25 years. You can search by year, barrier, or keyword below.
Window of Joy
Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center
Window of Joy challenges the public misconception that domestic abuse affects only young women while establishing a core group of mature volunteers to act as mentors and peer educators.
The Circle Program Mentoring Project
Johnson County Juvenile Court/ United Action for Youth
Johnson County Juvenile Court/ United Action for Youth will lay the foundation for a mentoring program to match adult women with teen girls on probation to intercede and prevent high-risk behavior through the development of caring one-on-one relationships.
Uncovering Hidden Treasures–Discovering the Tradition of Great Women at UNI: A Treasure Hunt for Girls
University of Northern Iowa, Program of Women’s Studies
Uncovering Hidden Treasures--Discovering the Tradition of Great Women at UNI: A Treasure Hunt for Girls will encourage girls to envision themselves making important contributions to academia and their communities by offering an educational program in which 6th grade girls interact with college students and faculty.
