The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants
About This Grant
Applications are accepted year-round, as long as money is still available, through a streamlined process.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Organizations still growing that may not yet qualify for larger grants; projects focused on the intersecting needs of women, girls, and non-binary people affected by inequitable systems.
Grant Summary
The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants is a Fairfield County's Community Foundation grant providing up to $5K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Organizations still growing that may not yet qualify for larger grants; projects focused on the intersecting needs of women, girls, and non-binary people affected by inequitable systems.
How to Apply
Up to $5K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants from Fairfield County's Community Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fairfield County's Community Foundation before the deadline.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants?
The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants is offered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "Organizations still growing that may not yet qualify for larger grants; projects focused on the intersecting needs of women, girls, and non-binary people affected by inequitable systems." It is available in CT. Check the full eligibility section of the funder's notice before applying.
How much funding does the The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants provide?
The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants provides up to $5K per award from Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants deadline?
The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants?
To apply for The Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fairfield County's Community Foundation.
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