Women’s Fund invests in programs that empower, educate, and inspire the next generation of female leaders

The Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund is proud to announce the recipients of its latest Catalyst Grants, awarding a total of $7,500 to local organizations working to empower women and girls throughout the Fond du Lac area.

Catalyst Grants are designed to provide funding for innovative programs, projects, and initiatives that align with the Women’s Fund mission of advancing opportunities for women and girls and creating positive, lasting change in the community.

The 2026 Catalyst Grant recipients include:

• We EmpowHER – $3,500 – Catalyst project: Women’s Empowerment Series: a trauma-informed, 12-week program offering financial literacy; leadership development; peer support; and onsite childcare.
• Badgerland Youth for Christ – $2,500 – Catalyst project: Parent Life: supporting pregnant and parenting teens; helping manage crisis situations; and positioning young parents for long-term success.
• Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Services – $1,500 – Catalyst project: Building literacy; digital literacy; and workplace readiness for female-identifying adults in Fond du Lac County; empowering confident access to education; employment; and community resources.

Through these grants, the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund continues its commitment to investing in programs that foster confidence, education, leadership development, mentorship, and personal growth for women and girls.

“The Catalyst Grant program allows us to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and girls right here in our community,” Kelli Schroedl, Executive Director, Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, said. “By investing in these organizations, we are helping create opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build a brighter future for our region.”

Since its founding, the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund has partnered with community organizations to address challenges facing women and girls while supporting programs that inspire leadership, self-sufficiency, and success.

For more information about the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund and its grantmaking initiatives, visit https://www.fdlawomensfund.org/grants/.

For more information about the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, visit fdlawomensfund.org. 

Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund announces recipients of the 2026 Catalyst Grant to We EmpowHER

Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund announces recipients of the 2026 Catalyst Grants: Badgerland Youth for Christ

Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund announces recipients of the 2026 Catalyst Grants to Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Services.

Date posted: July 9, 2026