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community grants

Chrysalis Community Grants invest in organizations creating meaningful opportunities and measurable impact for girls and women throughout Greater Des Moines.

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Community Partner
Grants

Community Partner Grants provide core support to the organizations delivering our mission. 

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Client Emergency Grants

Client Emergency Funds offer nonprofit partners a resource for simple client needs including bus passes, uniforms for a job, or fees for a class.

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Rapid Response Grants

Rapid Response Grants offer funding for immediate - sometimes critical - needs that may hinder the day-to-day work of local agencies.

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how our funding works

Every Chrysalis funding decision is guided by one question: How can this investment create the greatest impact for girls and women in our community?

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Unlike traditional funders, we don't simply write checks, we build stronger organizations and stronger outcomes through strategic partnerships, education, and ongoing support.

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For the 2027 grant year, Chrysalis will award Community Partner Grants through 2 funding opportunities:

Operating Support Grants

Unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to organizations whose overall mission and work are closely aligned with the Chrysalis mission and priorities. Operating Support Grants are intended to provide flexible funding that strengthens an organization's ability to advance meaningful outcomes for girls and women.

Project Grants

Grants generally ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 will support specific projects or programs that align with the Chrysalis mission and have the potential to create significant value and impact for girls and women in Greater Des Moines.

ready to apply?

Submit a Letter of Intent form by October 16, 2026.

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before you apply

Learn about our funding cycles, eligibility requirements, and application guidelines before submitting a request.

Community Grants

Applications open October 1 and are awarded once annually through a competitive review process.

Eligibility

Organizations must serve women and girls in Polk, Dallas, or Warren County and meet nonprofit requirements.

Year-Round Support

Need funding sooner? Rapid Response Grants and accept applications throughout the year for urgent needs.

Funding Restrictions

Chrysalis does not provide funding for:

  • Advertising or promotional materials

  • Athletic teams

  • Capital or endowment campaigns

  • Childcare center operating expenses

  • Debt reduction

  • Event sponsorships or fundraising campaigns

  • General operating expenses for disease-specific organizations

  • Individual requests

  • Political campaigns or activities

  • Programs that conflict with federal, state, or local nondiscrimination laws

  • Programs promoting specific religious beliefs or activities

  • Scholarships, fellowship programs, or tuition assistance

  • Scientific or medical research

  • One-time special projects outside of Chrysalis funding priorities

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    • Mission aligns with Chrysalis priorities

    • 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), or 509(a)(2) status (or fiscal sponsor)

    • Annual Organization Profile completed

    • Serves women and/or girls in Polk, Dallas, or Warren County

    • Agrees to Grant Award Terms and collaborative participation

  • Community Grants

    • Applications open October 1

    • Awards are made annually

    Rapid Response & Client Emergency Funds

    • Applications accepted year-round

    • Designed for urgent or unexpected needs

  • When the Community Grant cycle opens, the online application will become available on this page.

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    Rapid Response Grants and Client Emergency Funds may be submitted at any time through their respective application forms.

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