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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, over $2 million has been awarded to nearly 400 programs, benefitting thousands of women and girls in all 99 Iowa counties.
To learn more about the projects we have funded for over 25 years, you can search below or download our Grants at a Glance.
CECC Expansion
Community Early Childhood Center – BCCSF Grant
The Community Early Childhood Center (CECC) expansion project will add a 4,908 square foot addition on to the north side of the current one level facility, allowing CECC to increase the number of children to whom we can provide child care services from 151 children to 207.
Cedar Valley Kids design project
Cedar Valley Kids – BCCSF Grant
Cedar Valley Kids (CVK) will provide high-quality childcare to infants through school-age children. Ideally, CVK will build two or more sites, each serving about 100 children, in Waterloo. Funding will be used for initial design expenses which can then be replicated for additional sites and not duplicated saving funds for construction and startup costs.
Creating Economic Mobility for Women – CORE Grant
Horizons, A Family Service Alliance
The “Creating Economic Mobility for Women” program covers the ridership fees of women dropping their children off to daycare for work shifts and the subsequent transportation to work.
Expanding Supportive Housing for Women – CORE Grant
Catherine McAuley Center
The goal of this project is to expand support to women in need of housing and services as they heal from trauma and regain stability in their lives. While it specifically focuses on housing, there is a tight interconnectedness with employment, childcare and education related barriers.
Expansion of Quality & Affordable Early Learning
Crittenton Center – BCCSF Grant
Crittenton center offers high quality, affordable early learning care for families in all socio-economic levels. The project will expand childcare access to families in the most rapidly growing yet underserved area of Siouxland.
Girls Mentoring Project – CORE Grant
United Way of the Quad Cities
United Way of the Quad Cities’ African American Leadership Society (AALS) formed to address the opportunity gap in their community. The ultimate goal is to provide stability in the students’ lives so they can benefit more from the education they receive.
Growing Beyond Barriers – CORE Grant
Crittenton Center
The Sioux City Community School District developed a program to provide support to high school parents and assist them in completing their educations. This project is designed to get student parents into the classroom with as little disruption as possible, advocating for those who need an extra voice to reach their potential.
Harvesting Our Potential: Growing Skills, Confidence and Sustainability – CORE Grant
Women Food & Agriculture Network
For 20 years the WFAN’s Harvesting Our Potential (HOP) program has been inspiring and growing women farmers and advocates by empowering them to become active farmers, mentors, and advocates.
Hawkeye Childcare Director Credential
Hawkeye Community College Foundation – BCCSF Grant
Hawkeye Community College Foundation seeks to provide licensed childcare directors (or individuals nearing completion of Iowa licensure requirements) an opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial intricacies of opening their own centers. Additional centers expand both the number of employment opportunities and available childcare spaces.
Hawkeye Childcare Disparity Scholarships – CORE Grant
Hawkeye Community College Foundation
Hawkeye tries to carefully balance the expense of providing quality childcare with the need for affordable access for students who face greater than normal obstacles in pursuing, achieving, and succeeding in educational goals.
