Grants

Since its inception in 1956, the WYWL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has donated over $4.4 million through our community grants program. Over half that amount has been distributed in the past decade! Being a Westport, CT based nonprofit group, we prioritize our giving to nonprofit organizations in Westport and surrounding towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT.

CraftWestport and the Minute Man Race are the WYWL’s cornerstone fundraisers that allow us to fulfill our philanthropy by awarding grants to deserving non-profits that have demonstrated a need that aligns with the goals we support.

We are pleased to announce that in the 2023-2024 League year, the WYWL’s grants program will support the goals of: Quality Education, Good Health and Well-Being and Supporting Underserved Women in our community. In addition, we have redesigned our program this year to have a larger and more measurable impact on our community by awarding a larger sum of money to fewer winners. For more information on how to apply, please download our 2023-2024 grants application.

2023-2024 Grant Application

2023-2024 WYWL Grants Application

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Our Mission – The Westport Young Woman’s League is a non-profit philanthropic organization of women committed to building community through volunteerism, social activities and fundraising for local charities.

Testimonials

I love the Women’s Circle group at Saint Joseph. This group has been so beneficial for me as a woman, as a mother, and as a friend. During these classes, I can freely express myself about anything going on in my life. To me, that provides such a relief just to ventilate my thoughts.

- Participant, St. Joseph Parenting Center (2020 Grant Recipient)

The partnerships between local non-profit organizations and the Burroughs Center are examples of the positive impact community organizations can make by working together to meet the needs of many.

- Staff Member, Burroughs Center (2020 Grant Recipient)

Grant Recipients

2019-2020 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Grant Recipients! During the 2019-2020 League year, WYWL awarded $90,000 to 25 non-profit organizations in Fairfield County. SUPER GRANT $20,000 Joseph J. Clinton Veterans of Foreign of Wars (VFW) Post 399 Westport SUPER GRANT $10,000...

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