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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.
Forum Theater as a Tool of Violence Prevention and Education
University of Northern Iowa/ Quakerdale
University of Northern Iowa/ Quakerdale plans to integrate art and violence prevention education to empower female Quakerdale residents to make thoughtful relationship decisions.
Gearl Jam
United Action for Youth
United Action for Youth's "Gearl Jam" promotes girls in the arts by supporting young women as they create and produce original music recordings and video productions.
Girls and Computers
Decorah Public Library
Decorah Public Library's "Girls and Computers" club for girls ages 12-14 will help develop skills to diagnose and repair computer hardware problems with the intent of narrowing the gap in this male-dominated field.
Latina Leadership Program
Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence's "Latina Leadership Program" aims to develop leaders and enhance outreach in the Latina community by supporting a Hispanic women’s conference on violence and oppression and training Latina women to become community advocates.
The Yellow Dress- Dating Violence Prevention Program
Allamakee County Women and Children’s Resource Center
Allamakee County Women and Children’s Resource Center's "Yellow Dress - Dating Violence Prevention Program" stimulates discussion and promotes awareness of teen dating violence through presentations of a play on the issue for high school students and community members.
Young Women’s Conference
Young Women’s Task Force
The Young Women’s Task Force will collaborate with students and adults from area agencies, organizations and schools to organize and sponsor a one-day conference to address education, leadership, and physical and mental health issues that affect high school young women.
Creative Discovery
Catherine McAuley Center for Women
Catherine McAuley Center for Women's Creative Discovery Program aims to utilize artistic expression through a two-day retreat and ongoing art therapy, allowing transitional housing residents new, positive avenues to reach their goals.
Crisis Intervention Services Expansion Project
Crisis Intervention Services
Crisis Intervention Services will expand its direct service area to Keokuk County, offering additional support, resources and hope to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Drawing a Sentence: Empowering Incarcerated Women Through Art
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church will provide an outlet for prison inmates who have been diagnosed with mental disorders to enhance self-awareness and social skills to constructively express emotion through therapeutic art activities.
Girls on the Move
Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College's "Girls on the Move" program aims to empower rural girls in grades 6-8 by providing exposure to historic female role models, education on health-related issues, and establishing a young women’s task force to develop future enrichment activities.
