Women's Fund Grants Program

The Women’s Fund accepts applications for charitable projects or activities in Spencer County for awards up to $5,000. The Women’s Fund invites charitable organizations to apply for the grant by completing the grant application describing how their organization would use the award.

The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.

Fiscal Sponsors

Non-charitable organizations applying for a grant under the auspices of a verified 501(c)(3) public charity acting as a fiscal sponsor are required to provide a written statement signed by the fiscal sponsor’s board president confirming agreement to receive grant monies if awarded and to oversee the proposed program/project.

• Arts and Culture
• Community Development
• Education
• Health
• Human Services
• Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)
  

• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Political parties or campaigns
• Endowment creation or debt reduction
• Operating costs not directly related to the program/project
• Capital campaigns
• Annual appeals or membership contributions
• Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes
  

Deliberation and Award

The Women’s Fund grants committee will review applications, conduct site visits or phone conferences, and select the recipient(s).

 All applicants will be notified of their application status by August 9, 2023.  Recipients will be invited to a grant reception.

A final report at project completion may be required by the organization whose request is approved for funding. Instructions and any required forms will be provided in the grant agreement.