100+ Women Launches Annual Grant Application Process- Eligible agencies can apply for up to $5,000
January 2, 2026 – 100+ Women Campaign of the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation ("Foundation") is now launching their annual granting process for this year. These grants are for 100% of funds, no matching is required.
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $5,000 through the 100+ Women Fund. The 100+ Women Grant is used to support some of the greatest women and children’s needs in our community. Application forms are via the website at http://www.givingthatgrows.com/stories-of-giving/100-women-campaign/
"Our annual grants tend to cover expenses that organizations can't have covered by other grants, or which are too small to apply for grants on their own," explains Vicki Bradfield, Treasurer of the Granting Committee for the 100+ Women Committee. "In the past, these grants have helped to support initiatives for the prevention of violence against women, training and enrichment programs, shelters and efforts towards empowering women and children in our community. A little can go a long way in our community," added Dr Elizabeth Radley-Walters, Chair of the 100+ Women Committee for the Foundation.
The grants are made possible each year, as 100+ women contribute $100 to raise $10,000 and divided two ways. $5,000 is immediately returned to the community to help women via the granting process. The second $5,000 is put into a 100+ Women endowment fund within the Foundation where the principle of these funds is not touched and the fund will grow annually to provide additional funding to women’s causes in the future. Every year the interest that is accrued can also be added to the amount put towards the annual grants.
Organizations applying for funds must have a charitable number or be a qualified donee as recognized through the Canada Revenue Agency. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent by January 30, 2026, and if approved, they will be invited to submit a completed application by February 13, 2026.
Applications are open to any eligible organizations within Renfrew County. Grants will be awarded in the Spring of 2026.
Individuals, on behalf of themselves or someone else, are welcome to contribute to the growing endowment fund for women at any time. These donations will contribute to the growing of dollars through investment - the "giving that grows" aspect of the Foundation. We continue to accept donations for the 2026 Campaign until December 31, 2026.
ABOUT THE 100+ WOMEN- Ottawa Valley
The 100+ Women Campaign is a fundraising initiative of the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation (formely, Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation). Since our inaugural year in 2014, our group has enriched many women’s initiatives in our area. To date, we have put $105 723 back into our community.
Our group aims to have at least 100 women pledge $100 annually. Some women have contributed themselves, while others have contributed on behalf of women who are important in their lives. Eachyear, our objective is to raise $10,000. $5,000 is immediately returned to the community to help women via the granting process. The second $5,000 is put into a 100+ Women endowment fund within the Foundation where the principle of these funds is not touched and the fund will grow annually to provide additional funding to women’s causes in the future. Every year the interest that is accrued can also be added to the amount put towards the annual grants.
ABOUT THE OTTAWA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (formerly, PEMBROKE PETAWAWA DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)
The Ottawa Valley Community Foundation (formerly, Pembroke Petawawa District Community Foundation) is a public foundation which benefits the community by providing funds to charities, local groups and organizations that are also registered under the Income Tax Act. It is one of more than 191 Community Foundations in Canada. The Foundation was established in 2008 and has a mandate to invest and manage charitable funds for projects, causes and other community organizations. Proceeds are distributed to meet the community’s greatest needs.
For more information please contact: Elizabeth Radley-Walters 100+ Women chair
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation 2024 Annual Grants
The Foundation delivers annual grants to charitable organizations as part of their annual general meeting activities. For 2024, a total of $26,513.13 was granted to local Charities within Renfrew County. For more detailed descrition of these recipients, please visit our page Stories of Giving.
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