United Way of Larimer County is thrilled to introduce WomenRise, an extension of our WomenGive program. Since 2006, WomenGive has provided child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing higher education. WomenRise builds on this success by offering $500 monthly payments to eligible WomenGive graduates during the critical year after graduation, addressing the benefits cliff that occurs when increased earnings result in the loss of public assistance. This support aims to stabilize their transition into careers and off board from the WomenGive child care scholarship.
Program Development & Research UWLC developed WomenRise in response to the financial challenges voiced by WomenGive graduates. Research revealed that 77% of recent graduates faced a reduction in benefits, leaving them financially vulnerable despite being employed. UWLC designed WomenRise to provide crucial transitional support.
WomenRise applications will open approximately a month ahead of each traditional graduation timeframe (applications available approximately April, July, and November each year).
Expected Impact Research shows that cash assistance programs like WomenRise lead to significant positive outcomes across two-generations. We anticipate positive results in the following areas:
- Financial Stability: Alleviate financial burdens on single mothers, enabling them to achieve greater economic stability.
- Youth Opportunity: Facilitate ongoing access to quality childcare services and increase opportunities for youth education, activities, and belonging.
- Maternal and Familial Health: Improve physical and mental well-being of both the children and the mother by reducing the negative health impacts associated with financial insecurity.
The WomenRise program will award eligible WomenGive graduates with $500 per month for 12 months. Participants will be randomly selected among eligible applicants, with the total number awarded dependent upon available funding.
To be eligible for the WomenRise program, you must meet the following eligibility:
- Identify as a single mother
- Live in Larimer County, or meet two of the following:
- Attend school in Larimer County
- Work in Larimer County
- Receive public benefits in Larimer County
- Have children who attend school or daycare in Larimer County
- Have previously received at least one semester of the WomenGive child care scholarship.
- Have graduated from your educational program in Summer 2026, or will be graduated by September 2026.
- This program is currently only accepting applications from WomenGive graduates from Summer 2026. If you graduated in May of 2026 but were unable to apply during the last cycle, please email us at dbrown@uwaylc.org to be considered.
- Meet the income eligibility, based upon your household size and age of your children (see below)
This program is accepting applications until August 2nd, 2026. All applicants will be notified of selection status in early August, 2026. Cash distribution will begin in September 2026.
If you have any questions, please email dbrown@uwaylc.org.
WomenRise: WomenGive Graduate Cash Assistance Program
United Way of Larimer County is thrilled to introduce WomenRise, an extension of our WomenGive program. Since 2006, WomenGive has provided child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing higher education. WomenRise builds on this success by offering $500 monthly payments to eligible WomenGive graduates during the critical year after graduation, addressing the benefits cliff that occurs when increased earnings result in the loss of public assistance. This support aims to stabilize their transition into careers and off board from the WomenGive child care scholarship.
Program Development & Research UWLC developed WomenRise in response to the financial challenges voiced by WomenGive graduates. Research revealed that 77% of recent graduates faced a reduction in benefits, leaving them financially vulnerable despite being employed. UWLC designed WomenRise to provide crucial transitional support.
WomenRise applications will open approximately a month ahead of each traditional graduation timeframe (applications available approximately April, July, and November each year).
Expected Impact Research shows that cash assistance programs like WomenRise lead to significant positive outcomes across two-generations. We anticipate positive results in the following areas:
- Financial Stability: Alleviate financial burdens on single mothers, enabling them to achieve greater economic stability.
- Youth Opportunity: Facilitate ongoing access to quality childcare services and increase opportunities for youth education, activities, and belonging.
- Maternal and Familial Health: Improve physical and mental well-being of both the children and the mother by reducing the negative health impacts associated with financial insecurity.
The WomenRise program will award eligible WomenGive graduates with $500 per month for 12 months. Participants will be randomly selected among eligible applicants, with the total number awarded dependent upon available funding.
To be eligible for the WomenRise program, you must meet the following eligibility:
- Identify as a single mother
- Live in Larimer County, or meet two of the following:
- Attend school in Larimer County
- Work in Larimer County
- Receive public benefits in Larimer County
- Have children who attend school or daycare in Larimer County
- Have previously received at least one semester of the WomenGive child care scholarship.
- Have graduated from your educational program in Summer 2026, or will be graduated by September 2026.
- This program is currently only accepting applications from WomenGive graduates from Summer 2026. If you graduated in May of 2026 but were unable to apply during the last cycle, please email us at dbrown@uwaylc.org to be considered.
- Meet the income eligibility, based upon your household size and age of your children (see below)
This program is accepting applications until August 2nd, 2026. All applicants will be notified of selection status in early August, 2026. Cash distribution will begin in September 2026.
If you have any questions, please email dbrown@uwaylc.org.