Women & Girls Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation

09/09/2026

Just one week left to apply for a grant from the Women & Girls Fund!

In 2025, the Fund awarded a total of $59,150 to organizations working to improve the conditions and opportunities for local women and girls. Applications for the 2026 cycle are now available at www.mainstreetfoundation.org, and are due September 16. It will all culminate in an announcement of the recipients in the winter. If you work an organization that does gender-specific programming, please consider applying for a grant.

09/04/2026

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

We are saddened to hear of Gloria Steinem’s recent passing at age 92. Steinem inspired generations of women to fight for equality locally, nationally, and globally. We honor her extraordinary efforts to advance the rights of all women and are proud to continue advancing the rights of women and girls in our communities through the Women & Girls Fund at Main Street Community Foundation. To read more about Gloria Steinem’s incredible life, visit https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5718381/gloria-steinem-dies

09/03/2026

Just a reminder to women-owned businesses in our area and the state! The Women's Business Development Council's Ignite Grant Program is accepting submissions through September 13. Check out their website for more information: https://ctwbdc.org/ignite/ See less

08/31/2026

Based on input from grantee and community partners, we have identified three priority areas for the 2026 Women & Girls Fund grant cycle.

For all information and to apply, visit www.mainstreetfoundation.org/apply-for-grant See less

08/25/2026

While celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, we have been loving looking back! For its 15th anniversary, the WGF launched "A Toast to Women," a pay-it-forward campaign to honor 1,000 special women who have made a positive impact on the lives of others.

Donations were made in honor or memory of women who have made a difference in the lives of others, and each donation “toasted” a mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend or relative; acknowledged the positive impact they have made; and supported our neighbors.

Take a look back at the women that were honored: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry60NwrDe80

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

The fall grant cycle is now open! 🎉

Applications are due September 16 and all information can be found on the website: www.mainstreetfoundation.org/apply-for-grant

08/11/2026

There are so many organizations in Connecticut that work to uplift women. Did you know that the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) is an organization that supports women entrepreneurs in CT through classes, one-on-one business advising, and small business grant programs?

Right now, the WBDC's Ignite Grant Program is open, and this program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow. The deadline to apply is September 13: https://ctwbdc.org/ignite/

08/06/2026

Do you have any questions about the upcoming grant cycle? Or questions/comments on anything else MSCF's grantmaking team can help with?

MSCF is holding Office Hours next week! Drop in, no appointment necessary!
Tuesday August 11th, from 9am to 11am
Wednesday August 12th, from 12pm to 2pm