Grant Applications sought by June 20 for Women Working Wonders Fund (WWWF)

The Women Working Wonders Fund (WWWF), a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, requests proposals for this year’s grant cycle that opens on May 15. The Women Working Wonders Fund will award five (5) grants at $10,000 each to programs/projects that impact the lives of women and girls while advancing your organization’s mission.

WWWF provides annual grants in three key areas: assist women in transition, provide leadership development as well as contribute to the beautification of the environment. Started in 2004 by a group of 72 women who each gave $500, the WWW Fund has now grown to $1.3 million. The fund has granted more than $290,000 to nonprofits supporting women and girls in the Greater Lowell area.

To apply for the 2023 Women Working Wonders Fund grant, visit www.glcfoundation.org. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at noon. For more information on the Women Working Wonders Fund, visit womenworkingwondersfund.com or contact womenworkingwondersfund@gmail.com.

About Greater Lowell Community Foundation –Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 400 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of almost $60 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $35 million to the Greater Lowell community.

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Photo caption: A student at Refuge Lowell, a past grant recipient of a Women Working Wonders Fund grant to fund a program for girls and young women creating community through public art.