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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.
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.
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.
