Competitive Grant Programs: Women and Girls Fund
The Women and Girls Fund supports research-based projects improving economic opportunity, education, and inclusion for marginalized women and girls in Barnstable County, MA.
Funder: Cape Cod Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$20,000; total pool ~$50,000 per cycle.
Summary: Supports initiatives that empower women and girls in Barnstable County, focusing on economic opportunity, education, and inclusion for marginalized communities.
Key Information: By-invitation only; focus on BIPOC, low-income, and underrepresented groups.
Description
The Women and Girls Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation provides grants to strengthen the lives of women and girls in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The fund supports projects that break the cycle of poverty, increase economic opportunity and self-sufficiency, and expand educational and mentorship opportunities. Priority is given to work benefiting BIPOC, low-income, and historically marginalized or underrepresented women and girls, as well as organizations whose leadership and staff reflect these communities. The fund values proposals that increase accessibility, demonstrate cultural responsibility, and foster cross-sector collaboration.
