The Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund (Women's Fund) believes that women are an essential resource in our communities; they are vital partners in the social and economic stability of the region. As community partners, women and girls should have unlimited access to education and employment opportunities. Moreover, they should be enabled and encouraged to assume leadership roles in areas they choose.

Formed in 1997 as a tax exempt charitable component of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF), the Women's Fund serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and girls - promoting ideas and supporting programs for the continued strengthening and empowerment of all women.

Counties served by NMF are Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau.

Grant Proposal Guidelines

The Women's Fund will consider grant requests of up to $2,500 addressing one or more of the following areas meeting the needs of females:

• Cultural interactions
• Economic development
• Education
• Healthcare
• Housing

Manner of presentation can include:

• Forums
• Speakers
• Workshops
• Individual career counseling
• Scholarships for state and national conferences

Selection criteria will focus on:

• How the project/program meets the Women's Fund mission.
• The scope of the project/program focusing beyond traditional opportunities.
• How the project/program is inclusive to all types of diversity.
• The geographic area served.
• The number of participants served; number of communities served; number of organizations served.

Proposal Deadline
May 1
Date Granted
July 1

Follow-up reports will be due within 30 days after the completion of the project.

Download the Proposal form:

PDF | Word

For More Information

Contact
Lisa Peterson at (800)659-7859
or email lisap@nwmf.org