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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.
Just For Girls
Home Connection
Home Connection's "Just For Girls" program aims to build up family relationships, enhance communication and provide education on adolescent topics including sexuality for 4th grade through middle school girls, in an effort to reduce risky behavior and teen pregnancy.
Latina Outreach Project
Southern Iowa Family Planning Clinic
Southern Iowa Family Planning Clinic's Latina Outreach Project will increase family planning choices and improve healthcare in a rural community by offering Spanish-language presentations, health fairs and regularly scheduled appointments.
RVAP Latina Outreach Project
Rape Victim Advocacy Project
Rape Victim Advocacy Project's Latina Advocacy Project will create a collaborative environment between English and Spanish-speaking women to deliver victim services and educational programs on sexual violence.
Creating Voice for Young Women and Girls in Iowa/ Speak Out
Graffiti Theater
Graffiti Theater's "Creating Voice for Young Women and Girls in Iowa / Speak Out" initiative aims to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, class, sexual orientation and ability by establishing and expanding girls Speak Out discussion groups. Create a traveling mural representing the girls’ thoughts and experiences that will be showcased through
Girl Talk II
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Iowa
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Iowa's "Girl Talk II" aims to strengthen the lines of communication between teenage girls and their mothers in an overnight retreat offering programming on drug/alcohol abuse prevention, decision-making and self-reliance.
Lesbian Outreach Project
Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Lesbian Outreach Project aims to bridge gaps in providing domestic/sexual violence services to the LGBT community by providing on-going in-depth training to staff and volunteers.
Outdoor Involvement
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council/ Quakerdale
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council/ Quakerdale's Outdoor Involvement program will Link girls from both organizations to engage in outdoor team-building challenges with the outcome of increasing positive self-image and confidence.
Project C.O.P.E. (Counseling, Options, Prevention, Education)
Children and Families of Iowa
Children and Families of Iowa's Project C.O.P.E. (Counseling, Options, Prevention, Education) will sponsor the overcoming of barriers for victims of domestic violence/sexual assault in rural areas to access critical services while maximizing safety for victims and increasing outreach efforts.
Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)
YWCA
YWCA's "Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)" aims to meet the needs expressed by Hispanic women in the community to learn English, access resources, break social isolation and strengthen families through health and parenting education.
Victory Temple Minority Women’s Health Initiative
Eagles Flight, Inc.
The Victory Temple Minority Women's Health Initiative promotes long-term healthy behavior and lifestyle through education, empowerment and community based-activities tailored to meet the unique needs of women and girls of color.
