Accepting Proposals for 2026-2027 Ruegg Grant

Westport Woman's Club (WWC) Community Services Committee is calling for applications from Westport non-profit organizations for the Club’s annual Ruegg Grant. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 10th.

• The Ruegg Grant offers a one-time funding award of up to $10,000 for a project in Westport during 2026- 2027.
• Proposed initiatives should be impactful projects that benefit the Westport community, focusing on areas such as social services, health, safety, arts, or education.
• The Grant, founded in 1995 from an endowment by former WWC member Lea Ruegg, supports projects that enhance various sectors in Westport.
• Over $200,000 in Ruegg Grants have been awarded by the WWC since the named grant was established.

If you are a Westport-based non-profit and meet the above requirements, please submit your typed application by Tuesday, November 10th via mail or in-person to Westport Woman’s Club, c/o Ruegg Grant, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 06880. The application can be found online at www.westportwomansclub.org/ruegg-grant/