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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.
What We think
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa's "What We Think" program aims to engage young women to design, lead and publish a comprehensive survey project assessing the attitudes and experiences of adolescent girls, providing an opportunity for practical skill development and long-term social impact.
Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
The purpose of the Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence will acquire training to offer the Personal Economic Planning curriculum to support low-income women with multiple barriers to employment, while also disseminating educational information through an established statewide network.
Intensive Case Management for Chronically Mentally Ill Homeless Women
Beacon of Life, Inc.
Beacon of Life, Inc. aims to Reduce homelessness rates among chronically mentally ill women by partnering with Golden Circle Behavioral Health to provide intensive case management for residents of the center who are battling mental illness.
One-Two-Three-Go
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College's "One-Two-Three-GO" program aims to assure greater success for nontraditional female students pursuing health careers by developing needed math skills in preparation for additional college coursework.
WE CAN! (Women Exploring Careers, Academics, Networks) Learning Community
WE CAN!/ Iowa State University
ISU's WE CAN! (Women Exploring Careers, Academics, Networks) Learning Community creates a social network for students receiving benefits from the state of Iowa to reduce isolation, enhance retention/attainment and establish connections to campus resources.
Drugs, Health and Respect for Life
Community Based Parent Coalition/Doris Hicks Pack Learning Institute
The Community Based Parent Coalition/Doris Hicks Pack Learning Institute will aim to educate and unite parents by teaching community organizing skills, strategies to navigate public services and providing information on safe, healthy child development.
Female Street Outreach Coordinator
Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. / Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. / Iowa Homeless Youth Centers will staff a mobile crisis intervention center with a female outreach counselor, increasing accessibility and approachability of services while providing greater advocacy for at-risk youth.
Girls in Motion
YWCA
YWCA's Girls in Motion encourages exploration in the world of sports and engage girls ages 12-14 in positive physical activities to influence long-term healthy life choices and strong self-esteem.
Iowa Women Initiating Social Change
Women’s Resource & Action Center (WRAC)
Women’s Resource & Action Center (WRAC) will develop and enhance feminist activism through a targeted training program for college age women that establishes skills to create social change and results in participants initiating real community action.
Teen Advocacy Program (TAP)
Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence's Teen Advocacy Program (TAP) aims to “tap into” future student leaders by training them to become advocates for social change and address issues of violence and healthy relationships with their peers.
