Women's Fund Grants

Women's Fund Grants is sponsored by Hamilton Community Foundation. Supports innovative programs that empower women and girls in Butler County, Ohio, focusing on education projects and programming.

Women’s Fund Grants | Supporting Women & Girls in Hamilton Funding Programs That Empower Women & Girls Youth Philanthropy Committee Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Health Services Endowment Nonprofit Funds & Gift Management Established in 1997 by visionary leaders Karen Whalen and Joan Witt, The Women’s Fund was created to support organizations that empower and uplift women and girls in our community.

Since its founding, the fund has raised over $450,000 and awarded more than $300,000 in grants to impactful local programs. The fund is guided by a dedicated committee chaired by Niki Motley, with members Peggy Bange, Liz Hayden, Elizabeth Herzog Lambertson, Nancy O’Neill, Joan Witt, and Carrie Zancan, all committed to advancing opportunities for women and girls in the Greater Hamilton area.

The Women’s Fund also proudly supports Women Inspiring Philanthropy (WIPi), an annual initiative that brings together a cohort of women passionate about creating positive change through collective giving and community engagement. Your support helps sustain this vital work and these grants to our community—join us in advancing opportunities for women and girls by making a gift to The Women’s Fund today.

Women's Fund Grant Awards Since the Women's Fund began in 1997, more than $300,000 has been granted to organizations serving women and girls in Butler County!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton Primary Health Solutions, Inc. Butler County Juvenile Court Community Counseling & Crisis Center Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati Hamilton Living Water Ministry, Inc. Miami University Hamilton Planned Parenthood of SW OH & N KY SELF (Supports to Encourage Low-income Families) The Sanctuary Covenant Christian Fellowship Funding priorities include innovative programs that build self-confidence, life skills, leadership development, job readiness, and associated soft skills .

The Women’s Fund is especially interested in proposals that include mentoring or exposure to role models and experiences that build awareness. Programs that support career mentoring, small business mentoring, trauma care training, professional development needs, and financial literacy are prioritized. Favorable proposals will demonstrate partnerships and collaborative efforts.

Purpose of the Women’s Fund Grant: Promote social and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls Geographic Area: Butler County Vision Statement - The Women’s Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation is a leader in uniting efforts to bring about social change that improves and transforms the lives of women and girls in our community.

Mission Statement - The Women’s Fund promotes opportunities for philanthropy, collaboration, education, and advocacy ensuring social and economic self-sufficiency for all women and girls in Butler County. The Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) makes it easy for you to apply for a grant online. All HCF grant applications are accepted through our online application only.

Click here to access the online grant application system to create your account. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Eads, Director of Community Impact, at the Foundation by calling our office line 513-863-1717 or sending an email to [email protected] . Grant Application Resources Please note, you are leaving this website and will be redirected to the Foundation's donation portal.

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