Women’s Giving Circle
The Women’s Giving Circle from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley funds projects advancing life skills, empowerment, health, and 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 are around $7,000; project period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving women and girls in select WV and OH counties with projects advancing life skills, empowerment, health, and gender equity.
Key Information: One application per organization per cycle; 501(c)(3) or similarly exempt status required.
Description
The Women’s Giving Circle, a program of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, provides annual grants to organizations serving women and girls in Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia, as well as Belmont and Jefferson Counties in Ohio. Grants support initiatives that increase life skills (including education, economic empowerment, health, and safety), encourage the healthy development and self-advocacy of young girls, and raise awareness of gender disparities. The program prioritizes projects that drive systemic change, promote prevention and effective intervention, and create measurable, lasting impact in the community.
