The Roanoke Women’s Foundation aims to support impactful initiatives across various sectors including Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services by providing substantial financial grants. The foundation's funding process involves a detailed review and selection mechanism to identify initiatives that further their commitment to community improvement and development.
The grant program by the Roanoke Women’s Foundation is designed to support significant projects with grants of at least $30,000 in four main areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services. The foundation seeks applications for programs, services, necessary infrastructure, or initiatives aligned with the applicant organization's core mission. Priorities include cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts education, educational opportunities for all age groups, the improvement and preservation of public spaces or natural resources, and the enhancement of mental and physical well-being for individuals. Finalists and grant recipients are selected through a comprehensive process involving proposal reviews, site visits, and membership voting.