girls granting initiative

going to the source + empowering the future

girls granting initiative

We believe it is important to listen and teach to a young generation of women. That’s why part of our mission is to empower and teach philanthropy. The Women’s Fund established the Girls Granting Initiative in 2011 to give high school girls the opportunity to influence the financial support of an organization or program they feel passionate about.

Girls from Oshkosh area high schools come together to identify one issue affecting their lives and the community. We then invite organizations aligned with that issue to apply for a grant. The girls learn about grantmaking and selection, as well as teambuilding, diversity, financial importance and philanthropy, social change, gender inequalities, stereotypes and leadership.

J.J. Keller Foundation has been instrumental in funding this program, providing $10,000 for use toward the organization of the girls’ choice. The Girls Granting Initiative assembles every two years, coinciding with the Power of the Purse Luncheon, where the girls present their grant to the organization of their choice.

Class of 2026

This granting class of girls….

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Class of 2024

The class of 2024 We are excited to start our first High School Bigs mentoring program with the Oshkosh School District. We are currently in conversation with school counselors and administrators to choose a high school and elementary school to pilot the program.

The program will begin in October 2024 and run through the 2024/2025 school year. At each meeting, matches will take spend time doing planned activities and projects, playing games, or enjoying free time together by sharing a favorite hobby or activity together.

Girls Granting funds would directly support this new program.

Stay tuned for more grant comes and updates.

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