Our Grants

Powering Progress. Supporting Change. Uplifting Women & Girls.

Awarding Grants to Nonprofits Dedicated to Women & Girls

At the Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts, we invest in projects that promote the economic advancement, leadership, and well-being of women and girls across the Commonwealth. Since our first grant in 2018, we’ve positively impacted over 30,000 women and girls in under-resourced communities.

Our Grants Power

Powering Programs for Women & Girls

Our grantmaking process focuses on awarding large, multi-year grants to programs that demonstrate both effectiveness and scalability. Grantees are selected on criteria such as potential for impact, financial strength, innovation, and visionary leadership.

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our investment areas

Education

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Leadership & Mentoring

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Career & Financial Empowerment

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Explore our funded programs and grantee partners who are economically empowering women and girls and creating lasting change in under-resourced communities across Massachusetts.

“With less than 2% of all philanthropic funding in the U.S. directed toward programs for women and girls, the support of the Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts is not only impactful—it’s essential. Their investment helps ensure that girls in our community have access to the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to grow into confident, capable leaders.”

- Deb Hall, CEO, YWCA Central MA