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2026 Grant Application Open

  • MWF Communications
  • Feb 11

The Metrowest Women's Fund (MWF) is now accepting 2026 grant applications. The application and grant guidelines can be found on our  grant guidelines can be found on our Grants page. The application is an online form and closes at 5 PM EST on April 8, 2026. Please share this funding opportunity with your networks.

 

The mission of the Metrowest Women's Fund is to identify the needs of women and girls in the Metrowest and raise resources to meet those needs.

 

The Metrowest Women's Fund accepts grant applications for programs that meet the needs of women and girls from low incomes in Metrowest in the following three impact areas: Educational Opportunity, Girls: Our Next Generation, and Safety from Violence.  

 

You are invited to join us for a virtual Grant Information Session regarding the MWF Grant Process. This is an occasion to present and ask questions about your programs. It is also an opportunity to connect with the Co-Founders / Co-Directors and others engaged in this work.

 

Grant Information Session:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

 
 

Announcing $204,000 Investment in Local Women and Girls in 2025

  • MWF Communications
  • Jan 7

The Metrowest Women’s Fund (MWF) announces $204,000 in grants awarded in 2025 to 22 nonprofits serving low-income women and girls in Metrowest. The MWF invests in women and girls through community building, education, and grant making.


Since its inception in 2019, the MWF has awarded $794,000 in grants to nonprofits providing critical services for women and girls in Metrowest Massachusetts. Grants are awarded in three impact areas: Educational Opportunity, Girls: the Next Generation, and Safety from Violence. 


“The Metrowest Women’s Fund is honored to announce our 2025 grantees,” said co-founder Rachel Sagan. “These local organizations provide critical programming for women and girls in Metrowest at a time when the need is great.”


Rebecca Parkhill, co-founder, added, "Requests for our support have surged to over $600,000 — nearly double from just a year ago. We are stepping up during these uncertain times for the women and girls we serve.”


These grants include two Metrowest Women’s Fund initiatives: the Single Mother Student Emergency Fund and the Spruce Fund. 


  • The Single Mother Student Emergency Fund supports single mothers whose education is at risk because of a serious financial burden. Unexpected costs can derail their college education including childcare, housing, transportation, medical bills, and more. These funds provide financial aid for non-tuition-related emergencies.


  • The Spruce Fund provides resources for programs addressing girls and their safety from violence. Gender based violence is of significant concern and, according to the CDC, one in five girls experience sexual violence. 


2025 Metrowest Women’s Fund Grantees:



Nonprofits serving women and girls from low incomes in Metrowest are encouraged to apply for the 2026 MWF grant cycle. The application opens February 11, 2026 and closes April 8, 2026. Details can be found at www.metrowestwomensfund.com/grants.


 
 

In Her Words

  • MWF Communications
  • Nov 6, 2025

If you're looking for a good reason to invest in women and girls, look no further than Janee and our Single Mother Student Emergency Fund keeping hardworking moms in school.

In this short video, a single mom student shares her financial struggle around a housing crisis and how our grant enabled her to stay in school. It’s a powerful reminder of why your support matters — and of the incredible impact your gift has on our community. 



 
 
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