Iowa women can succeed with help from grants.
Just over half of all individuals living in the state of Iowa are women, according to the United States Census Bureau. These women still face problems of inequality and lack of diversity, as the state falls below national averages in terms of women-owned enterprises and the number of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and other minorities. Grants are available to help the women of Iowa overcome these obstacles.
IWF Grants
The Iowa Women's Foundation was founded by Gerry Felton, who desired to support social change by donating grant monies to Iowa females. The two areas of grants available include leadership and job training. The leadership category supports education and mentoring projects that encourage Iowa women to step to the forefront of their homes, workplace, or other organizations. The job training category supports projects that provide Iowa women with the skills and tools necessary to be competitive in the marketplace and to secure and maintain employment for financial stability. Grants are given to organizations only and are accepted annually in the spring. Each grant is between $500 and $5,000, and each proposal must address the underlying issues of the social problem rather than just treating the symptoms of the problem.
The Iowa Women's Foundation
320 Kirkwood Ave.
P.O.Box 3131
Iowa City, IA 52240
888-488-4293
iawf.org
Chrysalis Grants
The Chrysalis Grants are grants supported by the Chrysalis Foundation. Its goals are to create change for both women and young girls by modifying the systems in which the girls and women live. Only 501(c)(3) organizations may apply. No unsolicited applications are accepted, but interested organizations may submit a letter of intent in order to acquire an invitation to apply. These grants are specific to the Des Moines area. The first type of grant supported by Chrysalis is the After School grant for after school programs designed to educate girls about leadership, resiliance, economic empowerment and connectedness. Community grants are designed to solve issues within communities that prevent women from reaching their goals. The amount of the award varies based on the project and the amount of donations the organization receives.
Chrysalis Foundation
300 East Locust Street
Suite 150
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
512-255-1853
chrysalisfdn.org
Beaman Fund
Certain areas of Iowa have large numbers of women who are in need of basic items and services. The H.H. Beaman Fund supports grants generally in the amount of $500 to women in the Marshalltown area. The grant may be used for items such as rent, food or clothing. The grants are ongoing, with a letter to the organization serving as sufficient application. The organization may require proof of income, as the award is for economically disadvantaged women.
H.H. Beaman Fund
P.O. Box 1324
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
641-754-5500
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