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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.
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership
Women’s Resource and Action Center
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership aims to enrich and encourage undergraduate women during a week-long residential learning experience with the long-term goal of increasing women’s representation at all levels of government.
Justice: Youthful Offender Program
Young Women’s Resource Center
The Young Women's Resource Center's (YWRC) Youthful Offender Program aims to create a new beginning for young women facing legal charges through life-skills education and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Girls Power
YWCA
YWCA's Girls Power will empower girls ages 11-13 by promoting leadership skill and positive self-esteem through interaction with female ISU students.
Outreach Program for Madge Phillips Homeless Shelter
Waypoint Services for Women and Children
The Outreach Program for Madge Phillips Homeless Shelter will provide a permanent Outreach Specialist to intervene, educate and advocate on behalf of homeless women to promote independent living.
True Colors Music Therapy Project
Iowa Juvenile Home Foundation
The True Colors Music Therapy Project engages troubled girls in music therapy sessions which result in improved behavior, emotional management and overall positive impact on well-being.
YWISE Girls Leadership Program
YWCA
The YWISE Girls Leadership Program will institute the Girls Circle curriculum to promote discussion of self-image, building healthy relationships and community engagement in a welcoming setting.
Empowerment Station
The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center
The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center's Empowerment Station will inform young women about issues of bullying, dating violence, and domestic/sexual assault.
Women’s Empowerment Advocacy Training Project
Family and Children’s Council of Black Hawk Co.
The Women’s Empowerment Advocacy Training Project will remove barriers and enable low-income African American women to participate in community leadership, providing a voice in decisions that impact their lives.
Celebrate Young Women’s Conference
Young Women’s Task Force
The Young Women’s Task Force "Celebrate Young Women" Conference will continue their 2003 grant project reaching out to young women from 10 rural counties.
Domestic Violence Response Team Safety and Accountability Audit
Team 236
Linn County's Team 236 will launch the Domestic Violence Response Team Safety and Accountability Audit to audit existing systems of Linn County response units and provide consultation to uncover needed social, policy and procedural changes to break down the cycle of domestic violence.
