The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida and the Zonta Club of SanibelCaptiva invite 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls to apply for a 2026 grant.

According to grants chair Kathleen Skubikowski, the Zonta Foundation strives to supporting women in claiming their rights as individuals through training, education, and affordable housing: Successful applications will focus on one or more of these aspects of empowering women and girls. We know that many wonderful organizations are doing amazing work to promote the welfare of women and girls, and Zonta wants to recognize and support this work.”

Previous grant recipients and new nonprofit applicants may request funding for ongoing or new projects. Applications require describing in full the project for which they are seeking a grant; please note Zonta is nonsectarian and cannot consider applications from faithbased or religious organizations.

Visit ZontaSanCap.org and click on “Grant Applications” to access this year’s application form. Completed applications are due by September 19, 2025 and grants will be awarded in January, 2026. Email any questions to Kathleen Skubikowski (skubikow@middlebury.edu).

To support the work of the Zonta Foundation of SWFL, visit ZontaSanCap.org and click on “Donate.”