Competitive Grant Programs: Women and Girls Fund
The Women and Girls Fund supports high-impact projects in Barnstable County that empower women and girls through economic, educational, and mentorship opportunities, with a focus on marginalized communities.
Funder: Cape Cod Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $5,000–$20,000 per project; approx. $50,000 total available annually.
Summary: Supports initiatives in Barnstable County that empower women and girls, focusing on economic opportunity, education, and marginalized communities.
Key Information: By-invitation only; priority for BIPOC, low-income, and historically marginalized women and girls.
Description
The Women and Girls Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation was established to strengthen the lives of women and girls in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The Fund provides grants for initiatives that empower women and girls by increasing economic opportunity and self-sufficiency, as well as expanding educational and mentorship opportunities. Emphasis is placed on projects serving BIPOC, low-income, and historically marginalized populations, and on organizations whose leadership reflects these communities. Projects that demonstrate increased accessibility, cultural responsibility, and cross-sector collaboration are especially encouraged. The Fund’s grantmaking approach is proactive and by-invitation, prioritizing strategic, high-impact solutions that address systemic inequities.
