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Find similar grantsEmpowerment Grants for Nonprofits is sponsored by Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida. Supports programs improving the lives of women and girls in Lee County, focusing on healthcare, education, training, and affordable housing.
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Empowerment Grants for Nonprofits | Zonta Foundation of SWFL - Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Facebook page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Empowerment Grants for Nonprofits The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida and the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva invite eligible nonprofit organizations to apply for annual Empowerment Grants that support programs improving the lives of women and girls in Lee County.
Our grants focus on helping women achieve greater independence and well-being through access to healthcare, education, training, and affordable housing. For the 2027 grant cycle, proposals must support one or more of the following: Healthcare – Expanding access to healthcare and wellness services. Education & Training – Providing educational opportunities, workforce development, and skills training.
Affordable Housing – Promoting safe, stable, and affordable housing. Successful applications should demonstrate how the proposed program empowers women and girls and supports their long-term success. Eligible applicants must: Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Serve women and girls in Lee County, Florida . Request funding for a new or existing program or project aligned with the grant priorities. Be a non-sectarian organization.
Applications from faith-based or religious organizations are not eligible. Both previous grant recipients and first-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2027 Empowerment Grant are now being accepted.
Applications are due by September 14, 2026. Grants will be awarded in January, 2027. Email any questions to Kathleen Skubikowski at skubikow@middlebury.
edu Since 1995, the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has distributed funds raised through the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva’s annual fundraising efforts to organizations making a meaningful difference for women and girls in our community. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations whose programs align with Zonta’s mission of building a better world for women and girls.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving women and girls in Lee County, Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Empowerment Grants for Nonprofits is funded by Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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