How We Work
Financial Grant Process
The following criteria and guidelines are used to determine the distribution of grants made by the Board of Directors of A Woman’s Work:
- Recipients – must be women.
- Residency – Recipients must demonstrate that they have worked or resided within one of the communities served by the the St. Vrain Valley School District or the neighboring Town of Berthoud for a minimum of 90 days.
- Referral – Recipients MUST be referred using our application form by one of the following:
- A Professional Partner – A non-profit organization, church, medical institution, government agency, or school, located within the St. Vrain Valley School District. These are partners who have attended an annual orientation and are qualified to make a referral to AWW on behalf of a woman needing help. Visit our Partner Network page for more information.
- A Donor to A Woman’s Work
- Distributions – All funds, whether in the form of actual funds, voucher, etc., will be issued to the recipient through a business or organization. No funds are given directly to the recipient.
- Exclusions – Matters NOT funded by AWW include but are not limited to:
- Bail or legal fees
- Credit card bills
- Medical bills
- Exclusions – Matters NOT funded by AWW include but are not limited to:
All grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors under the guidelines of A Woman’s Work, Inc.
A Woman’s Work Founders Scholarship
Funded by A Woman’s Work
The mission of A Woman’s Work is to support local women in need with immediate financial assistance and a path to stability.
The A Woman’s Work Founders Scholarship exists to support women within our geographic community who demonstrate both a clear vision for their future and an urgent financial need. We support women who are committed to advancing their education or training as a pathway to greater stability and opportunity.
We prioritize applicants who show evidence of persistence—women who have navigated challenges, remained determined in the face of obstacles, and continue to move forward with purpose. Our scholarship is designed to provide immediate financial assistance that helps remove barriers so recipients can continue their educational journey.
Through this investment, we aim not only to support individual achievement, but to strengthen our broader community by empowering women who live or work within our service area to build sustainable, hopeful futures.
Given scholarship awards range from $500 to $5000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be female
- Applicant must have lived or worked in our service area for at least 6 months. These communities include: Longmont, Lyons, Hygiene, Mead, Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Niwot, or Berthoud.
- Applicant must have proof of acceptance into a qualifying program of study.
Selection Process:
We are looking for applicants that can demonstrate the following:
- Clarity of vision of their education
- Plan for successful completion of the program
- Urgency of need
- Evidence of persistence
Spring 2026 Application Procedure
Application available: April 20th – May 24th
Application Due: May 24th
Interviews via Zoom
Applications are currently closed. Check back later!
Driving For Success
Driving for Success (DFS) is an AWW program which provides funding for reliable transportation to select women and their families who are in immediate need. Given a gap in local services, reliable transportation has been identified as a critical need in the communities we serve. In 2015, AWW experienced a significant increase in grants related to car purchases and developed this program to provide select grant recipients with reliable vehicles as well as supportive services and resources. Supporters at our Evening of Great Tastes fundraiser in April 2016 donated $24,120 to launch this program. We have been helping women with transportation needs ever since.
The program utilizes the standard AWW grant request process with our donors and referring partner organizations, along with a supplemental inquiry to help the AWW Board determine the appropriateness of issuing a grant to the woman in need. DFS provides the grant recipient with funding for a vehicle that has an estimated value of roughly $5,000. The grant also includes tutorials, tools and services to assist the woman in getting off to a good start owning her new vehicle.