Funding Programs That Empower Women & Girls
Women's Fund Grants
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 Liz Hayden, Nancy O’Neill, Joan Witt, Catherine Rentschler, 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.
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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.
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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!
Past Grantees
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 High School
Hamilton Living Water Ministry, Inc.
Hamilton Municipal Court
Miami University Hamilton
Planned Parenthood of SW OH & N KY
SELF (Supports to Encourage Low-income Families)
Talbert House
The Sanctuary Covenant Christian Fellowship
Women Helping Women
Funding Priorities
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.
Grant Details
- Purpose of the Women’s Fund Grant: Promote social and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls
- Geographic Area: Butler County
- Award Amount: Varies
- Due Date: March 1
- 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.
Apply Now
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, Community Investment Officer, at the Foundation by calling our office line 513-863-1717 or sending an email to [email protected].
