Women’s Giving Circle
The Women’s Giving Circle supports projects enhancing education, empowerment, health, and gender equity for women and girls in select WV and OH counties.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application opens) | December 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; typical awards average $7,000; projects must be completed within 12 months.
Summary: Supports organizations addressing the needs of women and girls in select WV and OH counties, focusing on education, empowerment, health, and gender equity.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or similarly exempt government entities in eligible counties may apply; one application per organization per cycle.
Description
The Women’s Giving Circle, administered by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, provides annual grants to nonprofit and government organizations serving women and girls in Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia and Belmont and Jefferson Counties in Ohio. The program aims to empower women and girls, encourage healthy development, and raise awareness of gender disparities by supporting projects in education, economic empowerment, health, and violence prevention. Grants are awarded for initiatives that directly address these focus areas and demonstrate meaningful impact within the eligible communities.
