Since 1999, a group of Weld County women has been quietly building something meant to outlast all of them. The Women's Fund of Weld County is an endowment, a permanent pool of community money managed as a component fund of the Weld Community Foundation. The principal stays put. Only the earnings go out, every year, as grants to local programs that meet the unmet needs of women and girls here at home. That means every dollar given keeps working for generations.

The fund has grown past $900,000 and has granted more than $450,000 to roughly 190 programs across the county. In 2025 alone, it awarded more than $60,000 to local nonprofits.

Where the Money Goes

The Fund backs programs inside nonprofit organizations that help women and girls become confident, independent, and economically self-sufficient. Its focus areas include girls' and women's education, employment, job training, and self-development, along with support for women balancing work and running a household.

In practice, that has meant grants for programs helping women heal from trauma, covering housing deposits so women can live independently, helping women leave abusive situations, and supporting efforts like sexual assault victim advocacy and teen mom education. The average grant is about $3,600, and the largest available is $7,500.

Any Weld County 501(c)(3) (or equivalent) serving women and girls can apply. Applications open June 1 and close July 31, with the Grants Committee reviewing through the summer and awarding in October and November. Details are on the Fund's Grants page.

Ladies Night Out: Thursday, October 15

The Fund's fall fundraiser, Ladies Night Out, is set for Thursday, October 15, 2026. Every ticket feeds the endowment that funds next year's grants. Tickets are available here, and event updates are posted on the Women's Fund of Weld County Facebook page.

The Fund's other signature event, Decadent Desserts, returns each spring with desserts, a silent auction, and its famous handbags.

We Interviewed Abby Workman, Board Member and Events and Grants Committee Member

Q: How did you get involved, and how long have you been a part of this organization?

"I have been on the board for two years now. I got involved because of a volunteer and board matching event that happened through the Greeley Young Professionals organization."

Q: What inspires you about your involvement?

"I am on the board for the Women's Fund of Weld County, which is an endowment. We raise money throughout the year to give away during our funding process. We accept grant applications and approve them. The organization must help women and girls in Weld County in some way, shape, or form."

Q: How can people get involved or donate to the cause?

"We are accepting board applications as well as donations at all times. You can follow us on social media, spread the word about our events, and donate online."

Q: What would you like to say to women who can benefit from the organizations the Women's Fund of Weld County supports?

"There are so many different organizations in Weld County that need funding. We had 27 applications this year and we were only able to fund eight of them. The need is there! If you can't donate to the Women's Fund, go volunteer your time at one of the many other nonprofit organizations in our community."

Thank you, Abby, for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope this reaches everyone who can contribute to, and benefit from, this organization.

How to Get Involved

Follow along. The Women's Fund of Weld County Facebook page is the best place for event news and grant announcements. They're also on Instagram.

Give. Donate online any time of year. Through the Fund's Fund Her Future program, you can underwrite a full average grant for $3,600, a half grant for $1,800, or a quarter grant for $900, paid at once or monthly over three years. Gifts in honor or memory of someone, and gifts of stock, are welcome too, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Serve. The board is made up entirely of volunteers and is accepting applications. A range of professional backgrounds is welcome; the main requirement is a passion for women and girls. See Get Involved.

Sponsor. Local businesses can sponsor Ladies Night Out and the Fund's other events. Email women@weldwomensfund.org.

Apply for a grant. Nonprofits serving Weld County women and girls can find the application guidelines on the Grants page.

Contact. women@weldwomensfund.org or 970-304-9970 (Weld Community Foundation).

Correction (September 24, 2026): An earlier version of this story incorrectly presented this interview as coverage of Weld Women2Women. Abby Workman serves on the board of the Women's Fund of Weld County, a separate organization. The story has been rewritten. See our Corrections & Retractions page.

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