FRWRC Accepting Applications for 2024 Dare to Dream Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s (FRWRC) 2024 Dare to Dream grants. Each year, FRWRC awards individual grants to Warren County women to help make their dreams a reality. Past recipients have used their grants to start and build businesses, purchase business equipment, support certification and continuing education goals, etc. Applicants can request up to a $,1000 grant which is paid directly to the school or vendor.

The Dare to Dream grants are available to women living and/or working in Warren County, ages 18 years and older, not currently enrolled in high school. Application deadline is January 12, 2024. Applications are reviewed by committee members and a consensus is established regarding final applicants to be interviewed. Applications are considered based on the merit of the project; research and efforts made toward the dream and financial need. Recipients will be announced in March 2024.

Begun in 1999, by FRWRC Founder JoEllen McNeal, the purpose of the grant is to provide women living or working in Warren County, with opportunities to move forward with their lives whether it be to continue their education, start or expand their business, buy a computer or provide a specific service to the community, etc. A flagship program of the FRWRC the grant programs have expanded over the years, providing nearly 200 grants totaling $150,000 to empower women and girls in Warren County. Former grant recipients have not only gone to finish their educations and start successful businesses, but these grants have also helped them gain confidence in their goals, strengthen their families and contribute to our entire community.

If you have a dream or know a Warren County woman in your life who has a dream and needs financial support to make it happen, this is your opportunity.

Applications are available now at Samuel’s Public Library or download the application form at www.frwrc.org/dare-to-dream or by calling or emailing the FRWRC office at 540-636-7007, wrc@frwrc.org.

About Front Royal Women’s Resource Center

The Front Royal Women’s Resource Center (FRWRC) is a 26-year-old non-profit organization, dedicated to providing a support network for women in the Warren County area through programs, information and education. Over the last two decades, FRWRC has provided networking opportunities, spotlighted women leaders in our community and awarded more than $150,000 in grants and scholarships to nearly 200 Warren County women and girls to support education, and professional and personal enrichment opportunities. We empower women to change their world. Visit our website frwrc.org and follow us on Facebook @FRWRC.

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