Grants and Guidelines
Grant Applications
The Women’s Fund 2021 grants cycle has ended. Applications were accepted from organizations whose primary focus is to address key issues affecting women and girls in Central New York.
Eligibility
Applications were accepted from nonprofit organizations determined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code (IRS) that provide services in Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison and/or Oswego counties. If the IRS does not recognize your organization as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, you must submit written approval from the 501(c)(3) sponsor that has agreed to act as your fiscal agent for the grant. Preference will be given to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5M or less.
Availability
The Women’s Fund grants are $5000 each. To be considered for a grant, applications must be submitted on or before the application deadline.
Applications must be submitted electronically by June 15th of each year.
The 2021 grant round has ended. Check back next year for more info!
Application Instructions
You may CLICK HERE to access the Women's Fund application.
Questions about the Fund and its application process may be directed to Sean Reed Jr. at WomensFundgrants@cnycf.org.
Our Vision
The Women's Fund of Central New York seeks to improve the lives of women and girls, serve as a voice and advocate for women and girls, educate women about philanthropy, and engage women in creating change through collective and targeted giving.
Our Mission
The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York through an endowment fund, grants and initiatives.
Making an Impact.
View our 2020 grant recipients.

