City Federation of Women’s Organizations Annual Grant Opens August 21st!
CFWO has one primary grant cycle per year, with specific projects funded at a maximum level of $15,000. Only projects serving women and/or girls in Tompkins County, NY are eligible for funding. Only non-profit organizations can apply; individuals are not eligible.
As of August 21st, 2026 the Annual Grant Cycle will open.The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, September 18th, 2026. An online information session will be Wednesday, August 20th, 3-4pm. Grant applications, requirements, and guidelines are available at www.womenbuildingcommunity.org
Applicants will be notified in late November of the Board’s decisions and grant funds will be distributed in December. Projects are funded for the period January 1 through December 31 and must be completed by December 31 unless approval is given otherwise. Full or partial funding may be awarded for new or ongoing projects.
The mission of CFWO (City Federation of Women’s Organizations) is to act as a catalyst for the improvement of the lives of women and/or girls in Tompkins County, NY thus making a contribution to the entire community. Only projects serving women and/or girls in Tompkins County, NY are eligible for funding. Grants are awarded on the merit of the program, quality of the application, and available funds. For further information or questions, contact the CFWO’s Grants Committee at grants@womenbuildingcommunity.
CFWO grants support women and girls regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and socioeconomic status. Projects that are eligible for funding must improve the quality of life for women and/or girls in Tompkins County, New York. Projects addressing the following priorities are encouraged: Community Development, Education, Gender Equity, Health, Human Services, Arts and Culture, and Social Justice.