CURRENT NEWS
2024
100WOMENSTRONG NOW ACCEPTING 2025 GRANT FUNDING LETTERS OF INTENT FROM LOUDOUN COUNTY NONPROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pam Ray, Managing Director, 100WS
571-209-7562
Organization holding an informational workshop on September 18th for nonprofits that provide
services in the areas of shelter, health, hunger and education
Leesburg, Va. September 9, 2024 100WomenStrong is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) from nonprofits that are headquartered or provide services in Loudoun County and interested in requesting grant funds during the 100WomenStrong 2025 Competitive Grant cycle. Organizations that wish to be considered for funding from 100WomenStrong must submit their LOI online before 5:00 p.m. on October 4, 2024.
100WomenStrong, a component fund of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, has granted more than $4.6 million to nonprofits serving Loudoun since its inception in 2008.
Grantmaking Priorities
100WomenStrong provides funding for projects or programs addressing these needs in Loudoun County, Virginia:
- Shelter
- Health/Mental Health
- Hunger
- Education
In addition, 100WomenStrong prioritizes requests for funding that:
- maintain or increase the capacity of the organization’s mission
- provide significant benefits and/or impact to Loudoun County residents
- provide creative and innovative ways to meet community needs
Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate operational readiness to accept a grant and serve as a good steward of the funding. This may include, but is not limited to, demonstration of a proven track record of service delivery in Loudoun County, and/or MOUs or partnerships with organizations as evidence of readiness to expand services to Loudoun for organizations not already providing services in this community.
Grants will be considered to fund general operating support, activities, projects, and/or programs within the grant period of May 2025 through April 2026.
Applicants may submit their LOI through the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties’ online grant portal at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cflf
LOI’s will be reviewed by 100WomenStrong and select organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal for consideration. All organizations that submit an LOI will be notified of the outcome of their request by December 16, 2024.
Pre-LOI Workshop
An optional pre-LOI workshop will be held online for interested applicants on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 2p.m. To attend, participants must register in advance using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsduqorzIqH9TLo0qiTQWfh-XTjOYfPaIb#/registration
Questions about the grant process can be directed to:
Pam Ray, 100WomenStrong Managing Director: Pam@OneHundredWomenStrong.org
About 100WomenStrong
Formed in 2008, 100WomenStrong is a group of concerned philanthropists seeking to strategically invest in organizations and programs that enrich the lives of Loudoun County residents. They are committed to improving the quality of life for residents of Loudoun County, Virginia, through strategic grants to non-profits working in the areas of shelter, health, mental health, hunger and education. Members of 100WomenStrong connect and collaborate to leverage their philanthropic resources as a proud component fund of the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.
For more information about 100WomenStrong, visit www.OneHundredWomenStrong.org or contact Pam Ray at Pam@OneHundredWomenStrong.org
2021
Please Accept Our Challenge to Support Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter’s Legal Services
Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) is the only domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center in Virginia with a legal department. Through it, LAWS offers free legal consultation or representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking who need assistance obtaining a protective order or with other family law issues.
These services are critical for helping victims escape their abusers, particularly because many abusers control access to funds or have isolated the victim from support they would need to break free, according to Judy Hanley, Chief Executive Officer of LAWS.
In 2020, the COVID pandemic created an even greater need for support, and LAWS stepped up to provide services to more than 1,200 clients. Approximately 250 of them received free, confidential Legal Services.
With a $50,000 seed donation, 100WomenStrong has created a challenge grant to support LAWS Legal Services and asks the community to help by meeting or exceeding its contribution. Donations of all amounts are greatly appreciated. Currently, $73,800 has been met of the $100,000 goal, but we need more help. 
You can donate by check or online:
Make checks payable to LAWS:
Write “100WS–LAWS Legals Services: in the memo line. Mail check to:
LAWS, 105 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA. 20176
To Donate Online:
Click HERE. When on the page, click the Donate Now button, and on the donation page you will see: “If you have a special purpose for your donation, please let us know.” In the “I want my donation to be dedicated” area, type: 100WS–Legal Services.
To reach a LAWS Legal Services Advocate, please call 703-771-3397.
2019
100WomenStrong Offers Addiction and Recovery Initiative Grants
July 10, 2019 Loudoun Now
100WomenStrong accepting grant applications for substance abuse programs
Jun 18, 2019 Loudoun Times-Mirror
Community Foundation study finds need for addiction programs in Loudoun County
June 13, 2019 Local DVM News
100WomenStrong Announces $297K in Grants
May 15, 2019 Loudoun Now
100WomenStrong announces $279K in funding for nonprofits
May 3, 2019 Loudoun Times-Mirror
Pactolus donates $67K to 100WomenStrong’s Title I school initiative
January 30, 2019 Loudoun Times-Mirror
Council Praises Work of 100WomenStrong, Irene’s Prom Closet
January 29, 2019 Loudoun Now
