2023-2024 Women's Recovery Response Grant
Applications Open January 20, 2023The Women’s Recovery Response Grant brings $5 million of state funds to local communities as a direct response to the economic challenges caused by the pandemic. When it comes to the economy, innovation, and our local communities, #WomenAreEssential!
Application Period Now Closed
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls thanks the nonprofits, direct service providers, local women’s commissions, intermediary organizations, and governmental entities throughout California who have applied for a second round of funding through the Women’s Recovery Response Grant Program. Grantees will be notified by email.
#WomenAreEssential!
Grantee Support
The Commission is committed to the success of each of our applicant’s proposals. We are hosting a series of Technical Assistance Webinars on February 3 and February 6, 2023 to walk each type of applicant (New, Returning, or Local Commissions) through the application process and to address any questions.
In the meantime, please email us with any requests for assistance at grants@women.ca.gov. We look forward to working with you!
Upcoming Events and Trainings
Mark Your Calendars! (Dates subject to change)
January 20, 2023 – Applications are available! Download the correct application for your category and email it to the dedicated email address as listed below.
February 3, 2023: Click HERE to view the Technical Assistance Webinar for New Applicants
February 6, 2023: Click HERE to view the Technical Assistance Webinar for Renewal Applicants
February 6, 2023: Click HERE to view Technical Assistance Webinar for Local Commissions
February 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.: Applications are due
March 17, 2023 – March 24, 2023: Awardees selected
April 2023: Final Grant Awardees notified and verified
June 2023 – Grantees announced!
June 2023 – March 31, 2024: Change the world.
FAQ’s
The Commission is committed to the success of each of our applicant’s proposals. Click the link below to access a list of frequently asked questions and answers.
Review & Rating
For informational purposes only. This document demonstrates CCSWG’s review process and rating sheet for all grant applications.
Social Media Toolkit
Women comprise 50.3% of California’s population. We are half the tax-payers, half the voters, and half of what makes this state a leader and the 4th largest economy in the world. Ongoing investment is necessary to bolster California’s economy and ensure that we are truly on track for a gender-equitable recovery from the pandemic. The Commission is honored to be able to support on-the-ground efforts to bolster economic growth and security for women through the Women’s Recovery Response Grant.
Please use this digital toolkit to share your work under this grant and show that #WomenAreEssential!


Press Releases
Stay up to date with the latest in the Women’s Recovery Response efforts here.
Applications For the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Women’s Recovery Response Grant Are Now Open
Second Year Budget Allocation Offers $5 Million Dollar Investment in Women’s Ongoing Pandemic Economic Recovery Statewide
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 20, 2023) – The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is honored to announce that the second year of applications for the Women’s Recovery Response Grant to support women who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now available… click to read more
Local Commissions on Women
All change starts locally. Click here to find your local Commission’s contact information and reach out to see how you can get involved for the women and girls of your community!

The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is honored to administer the Women’s Recovery Response Grant, funded by a budget allocation of $7.9 million dollars which will be utilized to facilitate a statewide women and girls centered response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission thanks the Governor and the California Legislature, 2022 Budget staff and Chairs Senator Nancy Skinner and Assemblymember Phil Ting, and especially, the Women’s Legislative Caucus for their commitment to California’s women and girls.