O’Dell Women’s Center Doubles Grantmaking to $1 Million

SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation is committing $1 million in funding to nonprofit organizations serving low-income women and girls throughout Hampden County. The increase in the 2026 grant program reflects the growing need for services that help women and girls achieve stability, opportunity, and long-term economic mobility.

“Our decision to double our grantmaking reflects both the urgency of the needs we see across our community and our unwavering commitment to supporting women and girls,” said Keely Krantz, founder and president of the O’Dell Women’s Center. “Women deserve access to both immediate support during difficult times and opportunities that lead to long-term financial stability.”

The Foundation’s grantmaking is centered on two funding priorities. Critical and basic needs, supporting programs that help women and their families meet essential needs and maintain stability during challenging circumstances; and education, career development, and financial stability, supporting programs that help women achieve financial stability through education and career advancement.

Grants will range from $20,000 to $100,000, with an average award of $50,000, to support organizations that provide critical programs and services to help women build stronger futures. Applications close Sept. 18. Click here to access the grant application.

To help organizations prepare applications, the foundation will host a virtual information session on Thursday, July 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. Click here to register.