The CommunityGiving is accepting applications for Brainerd Lakes Area Women's Fund Grants Program.

In 2009 Brainerd Lakes Area Women’s Fund was established as a fund of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation. Brainerd Lakes Area Women’s Fund supports innovative solutions to the challenges facing women and girls that improve their community and positively impact the future. 

They want organizations that serve women and girls. What is the promise they are making? They want to recognize women who have provided a significant, positive impact to the community. They fundraise as a grant conduit to other organizations. They provide education programs related to the challenges facing women and girls in their community. They pride themselves as serving as a conversation convener to raise awareness of challenges facing women and girls.

Focus Areas

One time and on-going projects and initiatives that support the educational, economic, social and health issues faced by:

• Women
• Girls
• Organizations that serve women and girls

Funding Information

Amount Range: up to $10,000 (Average grant is $3,000-$5,000)

What they fund?

• Capital projects
• New or expanded programs/projects
• Organizations serving women and girls

Geographic Area

Grants must serve women and/or girls within the Brainerd Lakes area.

Eligible organizations

501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.

For more information, visit Community Giving.