apply for a grant
Annually, Chrysalis provides grant funds to non-profit organizations whose work aligns with the Chrysalis mission and services impact mostly girls and women in the three-county area of Polk, Warren, and Dallas Counties.
- Community Partner Grants provide core support to the organizations delivering our mission. Community Partner Grant recipients are also eligible for a Client Emergency Fund which provides a resource for simple client needs such as bus passes, uniforms for a job, or fees for a class.
- Rapid Response Grants offer funding for immediate - sometimes critical - needs that may hinder the day-to-day work of local agencies. All local non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for Rapid Response Grants.
Interested in applying for funding from Chrysalis?
Complete Organization Profile
All organizations seeking grant funding through Chrysalis are required to complete the Organization Profile. The information collected is utilized to confirm an organization's eligibility to receive grant funds. In addition to collecting basic demographic and services information about the organization, the profile requests information about tax exempt status/IRS determination letter, as well as, key business documents.
Apply for a Chrysalis Community Partner Grant
The 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner Grant Cycle is now closed.
Chrysalis Community Partner Grants provide operating funds (not for specific programs or projects) to organizations that provide services that align with the Chrysalis mission of ensuring the safety, security, education, and economic empowerment of girls and women in Greater Des Moines. Organizations must define measures of success and track organizational outcomes; award amounts will be determined by Chrysalis.
Apply for Rapid Response Grant
Your organization may apply for a Rapid Response Grant of up to $500 for unbudgeted, unforeseen, immediate, and/or emergency needs of nonprofit organizations. Priority is given to needs that identify measurable results, are most likely to ensure success, and have documented costs. Decisions will be communicated within 3 business days of receipt of a completed application. Organizations can receive no more than 2 rapid response grant awards per calendar year.
Join us as a member of the Women's Alliance
The Women's Alliance, originally convened by Chrysalis in 1998, provides partner organizations an opportunity to network, learn, and engage with fellow nonprofit organizations serving girls and women in Greater Des Moines. Through bi-monthly meetings and trainings, we discuss timely issues, concerns, and experiences in the lives of girls and women. Not only does this help Chrysalis meet alliance members' needs, but it also provides key information that we can share with decision-makers and community leaders. We’re here to listen, learn, connect, and bring their collective voice forward. To learn more about participation in Women's Alliance, email us.