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Since 1998, Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse has given over $1 million to programs and projects that enrich the lives of women and girls.

Learn more about the programs we fund.

WHAT WE FUND

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable life for all women and girls so they can do the same for others. We fund programs that:

  • Serve mostly or all women and girls
  • Address women’s and girls’ current and critical needs
  • Are inclusive of all races, ethnicities and religions
  • And promote the inclusion of women and girls in all of society

WHO WE FUND

We invite the following organizations to apply:

  • Registered 501(c)3 organizations
  • Public agencies (like health departments or school districts)
  • Special projects with a fiscal sponsor relationship with a 501(c)3 organization
  • Serves women and girls in La Crosse, Monroe, or Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota

WHAT WE DON’T FUND

Priority is given to programs that directly impact or serve mostly women and girls.

Requesting programs cannot be part of a program designed for both boys and girls or men and women (i.e.: playgound equipment at a school that serves both boys and girls). Programs for boys and men that relate to healthy relationships and support women and girls may be considered.

We do not provide funding to:

  • Individuals
  • For-profit businesses
  • Lobbying efforts
  • Political campaigns
  • Annual campaigns
  • Debt retirement
  • Gift campaigns
  • Building or capital improvements. We reserve the right to allocate funds to support the safety and viability of programs within critical Women’s Fund focus areas.
  • Projects or programs that require specific religious participation or affiliation.

AREAS OF IMPACT FOR 2025

We know that real, long-lasting change happens when there is a focus on existing barriers to self-sufficiency.

Education, Transportation, and Housing are three areas of emphasis for our grantmaking in 2025. Safe, affordable, and uncomplicated access to education, transportation, and housing can create pathways to economic independence and self-sufficiency for women and girls.

TYPES OF GRANTS AVAILABLE
Annual Grants

This is our regular, annual competitive grant program. We prioritize innovative projects and programs committed to creating long-lasting change and are led by or inspired by women and girls.

Who can apply

  • Registered 501(c)3 organizations
  • Public agencies (like health departments or school districts)
  • Special projects with a fiscal sponsor relationship with a 501(c)3 organization
  • Serves women and girls in La Crosse, Monroe, or Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota.

When to apply

March 1- May 1: Applications open
June 30: Funding decisions are made
July 31: Funds are distributed
August – July: Annual funding cycle 

Fund availability

We consider grant requests of $1,500 – $15,000. Grants of $1,500 or less are eligible to apply for a mini-grant.

We encourage you to write your application as clearly and thoroughly as possible. You are invited to take advantage of opportunities to work with Women’s Fund as you develop your request before the May 1 deadline.

 If you’d like to learn more about our annual competitive grant process and how to apply, please email sarah@womensfundlacrosse.org.

Mini-Grants

This limited grant program is available for requests of $1,500 or less and whose timeline may not align with our annual grant process.

Who can apply

  • Registered 501(c)3 organizations
  • Public agencies (like health departments or school districts)
  • Special projects with a fiscal sponsor relationship with a 501(c)3 organization
  • Serves women and girls in La Crosse, Monroe, or Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin and Houston County in Minnesota.

When to apply

Applications are open throughout the year and reviewed at monthly board meetings.

Available to nonprofit organizations or special projects with a fiscal sponsor relationship with a nonprofit, this limited grant program is available for requests of $1,500 or less and whose timeline may not align with our annual grant process.

Please email sarah@womensfundlacrosse.org to learn more.

 

Learn more about the programs we fund.

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