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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.
Leadership Development Programming for Columbus Junction
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Roundy Elementary School girls will finish a Girl Scout's journey series with the goal is to provide girls with a stronger sense of leadership, community involvement, and career opportunities.
Wize Girlz
YWCA of Black Hawk County
Wize Girlz is an after-school program for middle-school girls in Waterloo, which will provide a stable environment for girls to explore and discuss issues such as personal health, racism, violence prevention, leadership, education and employment.
Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA of Black Hawk County
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to increase graduation rates and decrease teenage pregnancy among African American high school women by engaging in community service mentoring and educational activities targeted around personal growth, black heritage, decision making, and career exploration.
Guided Conversations: A Toolkit for Advocacy with Battered Women and their Children
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families
Guided Conversations: A Toolkit for Advocacy with Battered Women and their Children aims to nurture the valuable relationship between mother and child by addressing and overcoming the negative perception of battered mothers.
Harvesting Our Potential: Sustainable Agriculture Internships for Women
Women, Food and Agriculture Network/Tides
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.
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women
Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women aims to give female inmates the opportunity to explore self-expression, learn art techniques and acquire skills in graphic design, framing, and matting.
Living Apart, Parenting Together
Family & Children’s Council of Black Hawk County
Living Apart, Parenting Together aims to stabilize the lives of children who are survivors of domestic violence by developing parenting plans, addressing safety issues, reducing conflict, and increasing child support compliance.
Beyond Welfare Women’s Circles
Beyond Welfare, Inc.
The goal of Beyond Welfare Women's Circles is to establish a support network for women rejoining the community or those at risk for entering the justice system in order to address systemic issues linking poverty, inequality and incarceration.
Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to develop participants into responsible community leaders by engaging in community service and educational activities targeted to their unique cultural needs.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run of Johnson County
Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses the power of running to prepare 3rd-6th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
