Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund supports programs and initiatives benefiting women and girls in Rock County, WI, with grants for prevention, mentoring, training, and community engagement.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Annual grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recent annual total: ~$24,465 awarded; typical grants range by project.
Summary: Supports Rock County, WI nonprofits serving women and girls, empowering them through targeted grantmaking and community engagement.
Description
The Women’s Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is a permanently endowed fund dedicated to supporting nonprofit agencies that address the needs of women and girls in Rock County, Wisconsin. The fund is guided by an advisory board of community volunteers and foundation staff, focusing on evolving priorities for women and girls in the area. Grants are awarded annually to support prevention and response programs such as training, mentoring, support groups, resource identification, and related initiatives. The fund also encourages donor and volunteer participation, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of the community it serves.
