"Women’s foundations work … helps 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 more than 350 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.
Workforce Managers – Core Grant
Heartland will continue its comprehensive, wraparound service support for women in the Iowa Family Works program to obtain and maintain gainful employment that can support themselves and their families.
Al Exito Latina Leadership and Success
The Al Éxito (AÉ) afterschool program empowers young Latinas, 6th-12th grade, from rural communities in Franklin, Wright, and Tama counties to succeed in school and in life through academic achievement, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Building a Culture of Support for Pregnant and Parenting Young Women
Eyes Open Iowa (EOI) aims to end the poverty/teen pregnancy cycle by training personnel in seven school districts to encourage pregnant and parenting to succeed, rather than shaming them or pushing them to drop out.
Davis County Daycare and Preschool’s Educational Experience Upgrade
Davis County is a “Child Care Desert”. There are at least 3 children for every child care spot available. The Davis County Daycare and Preschool is a nonprofit center that has been providing care in Davis County for over 40 years
Emerging Leaders Fellowship
Building on the success of Love GIRLS Magazine (LGM), “The Emerging Leaders Fellowship” will provide young women 13 and over with support and mentorship to launch a small business or community project.
Eureka!
Eureka! is a STEM curriculum featuring daily workshops led by female faculty members at local colleges for four weeks over the summer. Students are girls aged 12 to 18.
Fast Track to Success for African American Women
Amani’s Fast Track to Success program is specifically designed for African American victim/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.
Harvesting Our Potential Training Women Farmers
Through Harvesting Our Potential: Training Women Farmers, this program connects women who aspire to farm with a successful woman farmer as a mentor for critical on-farm experience, networking events, and business training, so they will be successful farmers.
Heart of Iowa Childcare Services Expansion
The Heart of Iowa (HOI) program is designed for women with substance use disorder who maintain custody of their children while receiving residential treatment services.
Offering Hope and Opportunity through Transitional Housing
The Catherine McAuley Center’s Transitional Housing Program is unique in the Linn County community as the only transitional housing program for women.