Deadline: 24-Sep-20
The City Federation of Women’s Organizations (CFWO) is seeking applications for its Women Building Community (WBC) Grants that support women and/or girls regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status and socio-economic status.
The mission of the City Federation of Women’s Organizations (CFWO) is to act as a catalyst for the improvement of the lives of women and girls in Tompkins County, thus making a contribution to the community as a whole.
Project Areas
Project Areas considered for funding:
- Community Development and Engagement: Activities that increase participation of women and/or girls in developing programs that enhance community life and/or cooperation among neighbors.
- Education: Activities that promote or strengthen the educational attainment of women and/or girls, both in and out of the classroom.
- Health: Activities that improve the health outcomes of women and/or girls.
- Human Services: Activities that support public safety, employment, food and nutrition, housing and shelter, disaster preparedness, and other relief for women and/or girls.
- Gender Equity: Activities that address gender equity issues.
- Administrative/operating costs directly related to a specific project.
Grant Information
- WBC Grants (up to $5,000, multiple grants) – Full or partial funding is available for new or ongoing projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- The City Federation of Women’s Organizations (CFWO) welcomes grant applications from nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving Tompkins County.
- Organizations without a 501(c)(3) designation will be required to be sponsored by a nonprofit organization that does have a 501(c)(3) designation.
- Applications submitted by an entity under the auspices of another agency must include a written statement signed by the agency’s board president/executive director on behalf of the organization agreeing to act as the entity’s fiscal sponsor, to receive grant monies if awarded, and to oversee the proposed project including the Final report.
For more information, visit https://womenbuildingcommunity.org/available/