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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.
Enrichment for Women after Trauma
Crossroads of Iowa
The mission of Crossroads of Iowa is to reduce relapse/recidivism among a unique group of women emerging from the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, i.e., those imprisoned for drug crimes and treated for drug addiction while in prison.
Housing Stability and Financial Empowerment
Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, Waverly
The mission of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is to provide immediate safety and long-term stability for women and children affected by domestic violence in 14 northeast Iowa counties.
L.U.N.A. Promotora Program
Latinas Unidas por un Nuevo Amanecer (L.U.N.A.)
The L.U.N.A. promotora program will engage women to participate in the community while developing leadership and management skills.
Life Skills for Young Moms
Young Women’s Resource Center
Life Skills for Young Moms is a 12-week program to teach the basics of personal finance, review job application skills, introduce local resources, and offer individual coaching.
Next Step – Women’s Job Readiness Program
Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS)
ACCESS will offer Next Step, an employment readiness program to provide financial literacy education and support to survivors of domestic violence in Ames and surrounding communities.
Refugee Child Care Microenterprise Program
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)
LSI assists refugee women in increasing their financial stability by becoming registered in-home child care providers and expanding the number of safe and culturally appropriate places to provide child care for working parents.
SciGirls Summer Camp Scholarships
Science Center of Iowa
The overall goal of the SciGirls Summer Camps is to engage a diverse population of Iowa girls in research-based activities that ignite interest and encourage careers in STEM.
Shining Stars: Girls Looking Ahead Project
University of Northern Iowa
Through the Shining Stars: Girls Looking Ahead Project, elementary and middle school girls “in need of improvement” are recruited to participate in weekly activities and experiences at UNI while tracking their academic progress.
Strong Girls Read Strong Books
University of Iowa, College of Education
Strong Girls Read Strong Books provides the means for girls to see themselves as readers, thoughtful decision-makers, and leaders.
The Women’s Business Center
ISED Ventures
The WBC offers a series of workshops for low-income and low-capital women on creating a business along with individual counseling.
