Business Women's Giving Circle
Supports innovative STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs that empower girls and young women in Northern Virginia.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $70,000 total awarded annually; individual grants vary.
Summary: Supports innovative STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs for girls and young women in Northern Virginia.
Key Information: Program support only; capital, endowment, and general operating requests not eligible.
Description
The Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia provides competitive grants to organizations delivering innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), leadership, and entrepreneurship programs for girls and young women in Northern Virginia. The initiative aims to empower girls from preschool through college-age by supporting programs with measurable impact, with a particular emphasis on innovation, mentorship, and leadership development. The application process includes an initial screening, a pitch presentation for semi-finalists, member voting, and a celebratory event for grantees.
