OUR FUNDING PRIORITIES

The WFSTL accepts applications for grant programming from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations whose programs impact women, fit squarely within our strategic funding focus.

The WFSTL accepts applications for grant programming from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations whose programs impact women, fit squarely within our strategic funding focus, and meet the following criteria:

BASED IN ST. LOUIS

Organizations and the women they serve should be based in the St. Louis region

BUDGET OF $3.5m OR LESS

Priority will be given to organizations with annual operating budgets of $3.5 million or less in income/expense

NON-RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

The program receiving funding cannot be based in only one faith or involve religious worship, instruction, or proselytization

LOI due March 29, 2024. Applicants notifed to submit full proposal April 26, 2024, Full proposals due May 24, 2024.  Grant awards announced September 2024.  

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WHAT WE FUND

During the 2024 grant cycle, we will award grants for organizational programs or advocacy efforts that align with our current strategic plan and focus on the following:

  • Increasing access to jobs for women and supporting women earning a living wage (currently $47,500/year for a family of four) including workforce development/job training (with an emphasis on female-specific cohorts)
  • Increasing supports for working families such as access to safe, affordable childcare; access to paid family leave; or that otherwise remove barriers to employment for women.
  • Increasing family well-being and eliminating barriers to economic success for women by engaging women and their children in a 2 Generation approach (See “What is 2Gen?” from the Aspen Institute)
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WHAT WE DON'T FUND

  • Churches, religious schools, or programs that promote, teach, or exclusively encourage a specific faith practice

  • Capital and endowment campaigns

  • Political lobbying, campaigns, or candidates

  • Event sponsorships

  • Scholarships

  • Requests from individuals

Recently Funded Agencies

2023 grants were awarded to 

  • The Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
  • Parents United for Change – Community Organizing and Family Issues
  • The Collective Thread

2020 grants were awarded to

  • WEPOWER
  • LaunchCode
  • Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project
  • Center for Women in Transition

2019 grants were awarded to

  • Center for Women in Transition
  • Community Organizing and Family Issues
  • Healing Action
  • The Migrant and Community Action Project

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