Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund
This grant supports a midlife woman in the Ozarks region, prioritizing those facing poverty, disability, or racial barriers, to achieve transformative life change through nonprofit-administered support.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: One grant up to $1,000; one-time award per cycle
Summary: Supports a midlife woman in the Ozarks region seeking transformative life change, with preference for those in poverty, nonwhite, or with disabilities, via nonprofit-administered grants.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit on behalf of the individual; funds are paid to the nonprofit.
Description
The Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund provides a single grant of up to $1,000 to empower a woman in midlife residing within the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) region to make a significant change in her life and gain greater control over her circumstances. The program prioritizes women experiencing poverty, those who are nonwhite, and/or those with a physical or mental disability. The grant is administered through a nonprofit organization, which applies on behalf of the individual and manages the funds to ensure proper support and oversight.
