Funding by Topic: Women

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. You can also browse a list of inactive funding programs.

National Funding Programs

2009 Supporting the Safety Net
Funding to support programs that improve access to quality breast diagnostics and access to breast health care for the medically underserved.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Avon Foundation

2010 J. Jill Compassion Fund
Grants to provide financial support on a national scale to community-based organizations and/or programs whose mission is that of aiding women and children in need.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2009
    Sponsor: Boston Foundation

Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund
Grants to individuals to empower women and change our world by providing individuals with cash awards that will allow them to pursue an idea or project that empowers or supports women of all ages.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Avon Foundation

CIGNA Foundation Grants
Targeted grants in five areas: Health of Women, Children & Families, Obesity Awareness & Prevention, Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy, Disparities in Health Care, and Connection Between a Healthy Mind & Body.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: CIGNA Foundation

Count Me In Loans
Provides business loans to women.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Count Me In

Komen Foundation Patient Services Grants
Funds to assist not-for-profit institutions and providers of breast cancer care to maintain the continuum of services to breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Kroger Company Foundation
Capital campaigns, start up grants, and funding for special projects. Focuses only on areas where company has operations.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide, only in areas of company operations.See http://www.thekrogerco.com/operations/operations.htm for details.
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Kroger Company Foundation

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Community-based Grants
Funding for breast cancer education, screening and treatment projects.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

William Randolph Hearst Foundations Health Grants
Provides funding to improve access to quality health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas.
    Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

State and Regional Funding Programs

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants
Grants for people in need including the elderly, disabled adults and/or children, as well as women, youth and families.
    Geographic Coverage: Arizona
    Application Deadline: Sep 8, 2009 Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Pretty in Pink Foundation Breast Cancer Treatment Assistance
Provides the financial assistance necessary to make survival a reality for breast cancer patients in North Carolina.
    Geographic Coverage: North Carolina
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Pretty in Pink Foundation

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