Women to Women Grant

The Women to Women Endowment, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, has been investing in the well-being of women and children in Guilford County, North Carolina since 2010. With a total of nearly $2.3 million awarded to over 70 programs, the fund has taken a strategic approach to grantmaking, emphasizing data-informed needs assessments to ensure funding reaches the most impactful programs. The endowment aligns its efforts with a mission to empower women and children, fostering healthy families and vibrant communities. It prioritizes programs with preventive strategies or proactive initiatives that address critical social determinants of health and economic mobility. The 2026 grant cycle opens on April 1 and follows a structured, multi-phase process beginning with a Letter of Interest (LOI). This initial submission period runs through April 30, 2026. Organizations whose LOIs are selected will be invited to submit a full application between June 1 and July 31, 2026. Finalists will undergo site visits conducted by Women to Women Council Members between August and September. Final award notifications will be communicated in October, with fund distribution occurring in November 2026. Funded organizations are expected to submit a grant report by the end of the year, and a celebratory gala will follow in March 2027. Women to Women supports grant requests that fall into one or more of four focus areas: Housing and Mobility, Healthcare, Education and Workforce Development, and Food Security. Programs must demonstrate the potential for measurable impact, sustainability, and alignment with the fund’s values, including trust-based philanthropy, transparency, and holistic support for women and their families. Applicants should also clearly define their evaluation methods and return on investment. Funding is offered in three tiers: Systemic Change ($50,000–$100,000, including multi-year awards up to $300,000 over three years), Critical Needs ($10,000–$25,000), and a special Rising Star award ($5,000) for emerging leaders or small nonprofits with under $100,000 in annual revenue. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Guilford County. Applicants may not allocate more than 5% of their budget to legislative involvement. Faith-based organizations must specify how religious beliefs are integrated into their proposed program. Women to Women does not fund individuals, political action committees, or endowment funds. Only one application is allowed per organization per grant cycle, and organizations that received a Systemic Change grant ($50,000 or more) in 2026 must sit out the next cycle and reapply in 2028. Applications must be for specific programs, not general operating funds. Programs must reflect financial stability, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to meeting community needs. Salaries are considered an eligible and important funding use. Throughout the process, Women to Women aims to minimize burden on nonprofits, maintain transparency by sharing application stats and feedback, and encourage programmatic over capacity-building grants—though it acknowledges the value of both. Letters of Interest must be submitted during the designated April window. Full applications will only be requested from selected applicants. The final funding decisions are made after a comprehensive programmatic review and due diligence process. No PDF application forms or URLs were found in the materials provided, and contacts are directed to the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro via phone. This funding opportunity is recurring and typically follows an annual cycle, making March 2027 a likely indicator of the next application launch season.

Demonstrate measurable ROI; Align clearly with one or more strategic pillars; Highlight innovation and collaboration; Show financial stability; Submit only one application per year.