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For over two decades, grantmaking has been central to our mission at the Women’s Fund SouthCoast.
It’s how we invest in bold ideas, build grassroots leadership, and advance gender, racial, and economic justice across our region.
But we don’t just fund programs — we share power.
We engage residents, youth, grassroots leaders, and grantee partners in every stage of our grantmaking. Our values show up in how we fund — and who decides.
We honor their leadership, trust their expertise, and walk alongside them as allies in the work for systemic change.
We know movements need more than funding — they need support, strategy, and solidarity. That’s why we provide:
Our approach to participatory philanthropy is embedded in everything we do:
Community-Driven Research
In partnership with the UMass Boston Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, we’re conducting a regional data initiative grounded in the lived experiences of SouthCoast women. These findings will shape our grantmaking, advocacy, and movement strategy. Learn more.
Youth-Led Grantmaking
Through the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI), young women and gender-expansive youth of color lead their own grantmaking process — deciding how to invest in their peers and communities. Learn more about YWI.
Annual Grant Cycle
Our core grant cycle supports mission-aligned organizations advancing gender, racial and economic justice across the SouthCoast.
Step Further Fund
We launched a new fund to support early-stage, equity-centered solutions led by local changemakers.
Each year, we fund a dynamic cohort of organizations leading change in our communities. Scroll down to explore our most recent grantees and the transformative work they’re doing across the SouthCoast.
We’re always excited to connect with mission-aligned organizations, grassroots leaders, and community builders.
Whether you’re interested in our core grant cycle, youth-led funding opportunities, or our new Step Further Fund, we invite you to learn more.
Our new grant cycle is announced each March.
To be eligible for funding, your organization must meet the following minimum requirements:
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The Women’s Fund Grants Committee oversees grantmaking in accordance with the Fund’s mission. The Committee takes a strategic approach to accomplishing, over time, the recommendations of the Economic Blueprint for Women through investing our resources.
The Committee develops funding priorities, considers the timing of grants, refines grantmaking parameters, issues RFPs, communicates with potential grantees, and reviews proposals. It also maintains ongoing relationships with grantees, including assessing the impact of grants, and the needs of grantees to be more effective in their work. All projects are evaluated and shared with appropriate organizations and individuals.
Meg Steinberg, Chair
Peggy Bacon
Jennifer Clarke
Jeanne Costa
Andrea Garr-Barnes
Marilyn Halter
Mary McCurry
Darlene Spencer
About Us
We imagine a world in which women and girls are valued and their voices heard.
Our Impact
The success of women and girls ripples through the community to make a more just place for all.
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Local women helping local women. We advocate, we advance. Our collective voice initiates change.
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