Business Women's Giving Circle
This grant funds innovative STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership programs for girls and young women in Northern Virginia to foster future female leaders and innovators.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Business Women's Giving Circle annual cycle, applications close 5:00 pm)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $50,000–$75,000 per cycle, distributed among 3–5 grantees; most recent cycle awarded $70,000 to five organizations.
Summary: Supports innovative programs in Northern Virginia that advance STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for girls and young women.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per cycle; funding is for program support, not general operations or scholarships.
Description
The Business Women's Giving Circle (BWGC), administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, funds nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Northern Virginia that deliver innovative programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), entrepreneurship, and leadership for girls and young women (preschool through college-age). The Circle is dedicated to advancing opportunities for female leaders and innovators, with an emphasis on impactful, measurable programming that fosters the next generation of women in STEM and business.
