Isla's Fund
Isla's Fund is a specialized fund of The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. It was established in 2018 to help and support local women students facing obstacles in their educational pursuits.
Education is the most powerful tool in helping women escape the confines of poverty. But…emergencies happen, and this stop-gap measure can make a significant impact on a woman's ability to move forward today and for a more positive future. Our Partner Colleges take an active role in interviewing the students and making recommendations for the grant awards. Individual grants awarded to handle an emergency can mean the difference between staying in school and dropping out entirely.
Isla's Fund Facts
- Small grants for critical expenses are awarded to benefit women students.
- Grant applications are made through partner colleges, not to the applicant directly. Isla's Fund was piloted with Mohawk Valley Community College in 2019 and, following the successful first year, is expanding to other colleges in Oneida and Herkimer Counties.
- Grant recipients are not required to pay back their grant award. They are encouraged to help another woman or make a donation to The Women's Fund if future circumstances enable them to do so.
- Isla's Fund is sustained solely through donor contributions.
Donate to Isla's Fund
Your contribution is a meaningful way to give back and pave a brighter future for women in dire need.