O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation
The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Doubles Grant making in 2025 to $500,000 for Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Women in Springfield, MA. In its second year of grantmaking, the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation is proud to announce it will award $500,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that support low-income women in Springfield.
The Foundation will provide grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to amplify the work of local nonprofits advancing educational, workforce, and career development opportunities for low-income women. Nonprofit organizations that address systemic barriers, such as food insecurity, childcare access, transportation, and housing instability, will also be eligible for funding.
To register for the information session on July 8, 2025 click here, and to access the application click here.
2025 Grant Process Timeline:
Application Opens: July 1, 2025
Information Session: July 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Applications Due: September 5, 2025
Award Announcements: November 7, 2025
Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and potential impact. Particularly in these uncertain times we encourage new ways of work to be more efficient and relevant.
“In our second year, we are doubling our investment because we’ve seen the demand and the potential,” said Keely Krantz, Founder and President of the O’Dell Women’s Center. “Low-income women in Springfield deserve more resources, support, and access to opportunity. We are excited to deepen our commitment to organizations working to make that vision a reality.”
“Our goal remains to be a strategic, long-term partner to nonprofits lifting up low-income women,” said Margaret Tantillo, Executive Director of the O’Dell Women’s Center. “By working together, we can create a Springfield where every woman—regardless of her background—has the opportunity to thrive.”
For more information or questions email grants@odellwomenscenter.com