2025 Grant Applications Are Open

The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida/Fort Myers, the non-profit arm of the Zonta Club of Fort Myers area, is seeking applications from 501(c)(3) organizations in Lee County Florida for a 2025 grant.

The Zonta Club of Fort Myers will evaluate applicants on the basis of need, location, and mission. Applicants of the Fort Myers Area with a focus on one or more of the following: education, economic self-sufficiency, safety, and health for women and girls will be given priority status.

2025 Zonta Fort Myers Grant Application (pdf)

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2024 Grant Recipients

Our Mother's Home

Our Mother's Home is an incredible organization that provides a safe and nurturing environment for young mothers and their children. They focus on education, life skills, and personal growth to help these young families achieve self-sufficiency and independence.

This donation will go a long way in supporting their mission and making a positive impact in our community.

Visit their website at: https://ourmothershome.org/

FCGU GEMS Program

Zonta Club of Fort Myers Donates $2,000 to Empower Girls in STEM Through the FGCU GEMS Program

The Zonta Club of Fort Myers has generously awarded $2,000 to support the Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. This hands-on initiative promotes STEM education among regional middle school students, particularly focusing on Title 1 and marginalized groups. Hosted at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) on four Saturdays during the school year, the program engages 100 students per session in STEM activities led by faculty and supported by undergraduate teaching assistants. Annually, GEMS serves 400 girls and 60 young women, fostering early interest in STEM fields to boost their confidence and future career prospects. Additionally, teachers benefit from the program by receiving valuable lesson plans to use in their classrooms.

Thrive

Thrive in Cape Coral, an organization that treats every individual as unique and valuable. Thrive's mission is to provide a safe haven where heart transformation leads to life transformation. They support pregnant women and single mothers by addressing their physical needs and offering education, job training, and personal growth opportunities.

We are proud to support Thrive's incredible work!

Visit their website: https://thriveswfl.org/

After the Rain

After the Rain was the recipient of a $2,000 donation towards their Structured Living Program. After the Rain is an organization dedicated to helping women in recovery reintegrate into the community and achieve self-sufficiency. Their Structured Living Program provides a supportive, structured environment where women can focus on their recovery, develop life skills, and work towards independent living. The program includes various services such as transportation, housing maintenance, utilities, household supplies, counseling, and workshops. After the Rain aims to empower women by providing the necessary resources and support to help them rebuild their lives, achieve self-sufficiency, and reunite with their families.