Request for Proposals The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s (WFM) mission is economic security for women and girls. WFM is the only organization in the state dedicated exclusively to advocating for programs through granting funds that enhance the lives of women and girls throughout Mississippi. WFM is committed to helping Mississippi’s women and girls transcend our […]
The Women’s Foundation is releasing its open call for funding opportunities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta.
At the Women's Foundation of Mississippi, grantmaking is more than just fundraising; it's an invitation to join a network of community-focused organizations all working together to improve outcomes for our state's women and girls.
We’re spotlighting three of our grantees and their work raising the bar for women and their families. Using a two-generation approach, these grantees offer resources like childcare, skills training, and caregiving support that improve conditions for moms and their children. Read on to learn more! Mississippi Low-Income Child-Care Initiative For years the Mississippi Low-Income Child […]
May is Women’s Health Month, the perfect time to elevate important work going on in Mississippi. Studies show that women’s health not only affects individuals now but determines the health of future generations. In this post, we’re lifting up three of this year’s Women’s Foundation of Mississippi grantees and their work to improve women’s health.
For over 20 years, The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) has worked to improve the lives of women and girls through its strategic grantmaking process. This year, the Foundation is awarding a total of $245,000 in grant funds to eleven organizations across the state, continuing its legacy of catalyzing women’s success.
For friends, families, and communities, Thanksgiving holidays are full of light, giving, and gratitude. The same is true for the Women’s Foundation. We’re taking time this month to lift up all of the things we’re grateful for and offer thanks to our partners, Giving Circle members, and everyone else who has supported our work!
In this article, we’ll spotlight a few graduates from Meridian Community College’s Helping Healthy Eagles (HHE) program and discuss how these women will go on to make a greater impact in our state.
For friends, families, and communities, December is full of spirit, gift-giving, and reflection. The same is true for the Women’s Foundation. We’re taking time this month to reflect on the year’s progress and rejoice at the support we’ve received to make a game-changing impact for Mississippi’s women and girls. And while we’re proud of the progress we’ve made, there is still more work to be done to ensure all Mississippi women and girls have the tools they need to thrive. Learn more about how your support has helped us improve outcomes for women across the state.
When women thrive, so does our state. That’s why we award grants to programs that drive social change–like improving educational outcomes for Mississippi women. In this article, we’ll discuss three ways our grants support women’s education in the state and how this support helps women and their families thrive. WFM Grants Support Two Generations of […]
Our mission is to help women thrive. And one way we do that is through strategically allocating grant funds to community-focused projects and organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of women in the state. One such organization is the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH). Since its founding in 2019, IAMH […]
The Foundation is announcing annual grants totaling $360,000 in addition to the more than $320,000 awarded earlier in the year Jackson, MS – December 16, 2021- The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on funding programs that support women and girls across the state, awarded more than $680,000 in grants this year. […]
