Grants

WWHF Grants

The WWHF has administered awards of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships, supporting the work of women scientists and researchers and community organizations committed to education and outreach in women’s health.

Sue Ann Thompson and Tommi Thompson presenting grant to researcher.

Markos Family Breast Cancer Woman Faculty Scholar Grant

This award is given by the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) to a junior woman faculty member (assistant professor or assistant scientist) to support her development as a leader in breast cancer research.

This support provides the opportunity for more women to reach leadership positions where they can introduce women-centered concepts into the training of healthcare professionals, influence health policy to eliminate gender bias and contribute to scientific knowledge which should underlie healthcare practices related to women. This award is limited to women until gender equity is achieved in academic medicine.

Lisa A. Cudahy Community Health Grant

Through the Lisa A. Cudahy Community Health Grants, WWHF strives to promote and assist nonprofit community organizations committed to education and outreach in women’s health. These grants are awarded every two years.

We partner with local nonprofit organizations looking to pilot and/or expand innovative and impactful women’s health programming. These grants are based on the premise that partnerships between WWHF and local, nonprofit community organizations capitalize on the strengths and unique skills of each organization.

The next round of grants will be awarded in 2027. Questions? Contact Nora at nmiller@wwhf.org

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Health Grant Awardees

These grants enhance local efforts to improve women’s health and improve the exchange of knowledge and expertise for everyone. Congratulations to the following five nonprofits listed below.

Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Oshkosh, WI
- Transitional housing and support for survivors of domestic abuse.
Choices Health Network, Ladysmith, WI
- Parent Education Program & Healthy Relationship Education Program
SHE Thrives, Menomonee Falls, WI
- Wellness & Education Day: breast cancer and breast health education focusing on equitable healthcare.
Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance, New Berlin, WI
- Support services for ovarian cancer education and awareness.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee, WI
- The Lullaby Project: a program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. Pregnant women, parents, and grandparents work with professional teaching artists to write personal lullabies for their children, supporting maternal health, aiding child development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child. The lullabies are then professionally arranged, recorded, and shared in a public performance featuring professional musicians and the mothers themselves. The MSO is delighted to partner with Sojourner Family Peace Center to bring this program to Milwaukee.