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Find similar grantsWomen & Girls of Color Fund is sponsored by The Women's Foundation of Colorado. A community-designed, community-led grantmaking fund that invests in the leadership of women and gender-expansive executive directors of color. Funds can be used as needed to support operations, programs, and leadership, with no set request amount.
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Women and Girls of Color Fund | WFCO Women & Girls of Color Fund Application cycle open now through Nov 30, 2026 What is the Women & Girls of Color Fund? The Women & Girls of Color Fund is a community-designed, community-led grantmaking fund that invests in the leadership of women and gender expansive executive directors of color. Women of color lead transformative change in their communities — yet they receive just 0.
5% of foundation funding. This fund is our commitment to closing that gap and investing in leaders who are too often overlooked. organizations in Colorado awarded funding We believe the greatest risk in philanthropy isn’t moving too quickly.
It’s investing too little, too slowly in community-led solutions. As many funders scale back from equity work, WFCO is investing more—expanding grantmaking and supporting leaders facing rising community demand with fewer resources. Amount: $10K–$60K (avg.
$15K) Usage : Funds can be used as needed to support operations, programs, and leadership, with no set request amount. Renewals : Eligible grantees may renew for a second year. Rural cycle runs Jan–April; Front Range runs May–Nov, including LOIs, applications, and review.
Grants are distributed at the end of each cycle. Next cycle opens in 2028. "As a woman of Color who is a founder and Executive Director of a new nonprofit, it has been challenging to receive adequate funding to support our mission.
Being a recipient of this grant makes me feel hopeful and acknowledged for the work we do." Shay Jacobs, Executive Director, Adam’s Purpose "This funding has helped me to not burn out. I have been able to find ways to take care of myself to be a better leader and an example to others.
Knowing that there is an organization out there that thinks about me as a leader of color encourages me to continue with my role."
Open Cycles and Deadlines Alerts Support Women & Girls of Color 29 Rural Grantee Partners Rooted In Wellness & Culture Three strategies rose to the top for rural women and girls of color: Health & Wellness, Rooted in Culture, and Community Organizing & Advocacy The Women's Foundation of Colorado Grantee Spotlight: Asian Girls Ignite Grantee Spotlight: Asian Girls Ignite builds community for AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado Grantee Spotlight: Brave Acts Define The Learning Council The Learning Council in Delta County is building community, one brave act at a time. The Women & Girls of Color Fund helps power the work. Meet Our 2025 Women & Girls of Color Fund Grantees Leading the Way This spring, we renewed 33 Women & Girls of Color Fund grantees and added one additional partner.
How We Review Applications Meet Our Grantee Partners Before you apply, please review the requirements below to ensure your organization qualifies: Led by a woman or gender expansive executive director of color Colorado-based and Colorado-focused Nonprofit or fiscally sponsored How We Review Applications After WFCO staff complete legal due diligence, our advisory council – made up of 10 women and gender-expansive people of color from across Colorado – reviews applications independently, then meets as a group to make final funding decisions.
The council considers each organization’s alignment with our funding priorities and goals, as well as factors like geographic reach, populations served, organization size, and type of work — to ensure a well-rounded group of grantee partners and to prioritize those most underfunded. Rural cycle : Applicants complete the full application and are then invited to a 30-minute conversation with WFCO staff and advisory council.
Front Range cycle : Applicants start with an abbreviated letter of interest. The advisory council then selects organizations to submit a full application and participate in a 30-minute conversation. Meet Our Grantee Partners Collaborative Healing Initiative Within Communities (Chic) Colorado Circles for Change Colorado Jobs With Justice Colorado River Valley Team First Generation Near Peer Mentoring Program A.
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ED Eco-Center (Seeding Ancestral Community Relationships Education) San Luis Valley American Indian Center Storytellers of the Ancestral Red Road (Soar) The Compound of Compassion Transformative Leadership for Change Urban Sanctuary Nonprofit WFCO and Point b(e) Strategies Women & Girls of Color Fund Evaluation and Learning: Process and Impact Report Point b(e) Strategies partnered with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado to evaluate the Women and Girls of Color Fund’s first year.
Fondo para Mujeres y Niñas de Color Condados rurales y códigos postales Descubra si su organización debe solicitar financiamiento a través del ciclo Rural o del Front Range según la ubicación de su sede, condado o código postal.
2026 Women & Girls of Color Fund FAQ – ES Encuentre respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el Fondo para Mujeres y Niñas de Color, incluidos los requisitos de elegibilidad, los plazos de las subvenciones, las prioridades de financiamiento, el proceso de solicitud y los requisitos de presentación de informes.
Rural vs. Front Range definitions Find out whether your organization should apply through the Rural or Front Range funding cycle based on its headquarters location, county, or ZIP code. 2026 Women & Girls of Color Fund FAQ Find answers to common questions about the Women & Girls of Color Fund, including eligibility, grant timelines, funding priorities, the application process, and reporting expectations.
Women & Girls of Color Fund Community Feedback Report Year 2 This report highlights community feedback on how grantee organizations led by women and nonbinary leaders of color serve their communities in unique, liberatory ways.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations led by women and gender-expansive executive directors of color in Colorado. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000–$60,000 (average $15,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Women & Girls of Color Fund are due January 1, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Women & Girls of Color Fund is funded by The Women's Foundation of Colorado. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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