Women’s Circle of Friends Grants
The Women’s Circle of Friends Grant funds impactful nonprofit projects in Henry County, Indiana, chosen by local women through a collective, community-driven selection process.
Funder: Henry County Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; typically a single impactful grant is made annually from pooled donations.
Summary: Empowers local women to pool resources and award grants to Henry County 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with the recipient chosen by vote at the annual Women’s Grantmaking Gala.
Key Information: Only Henry County nonprofits that have not received this grant in the past 3 years are eligible.
Description
The Women’s Circle of Friends Grants, administered by the Henry County Community Foundation, is a giving circle initiative that enables local women to collectively support charitable projects in Henry County, Indiana. Members pool their donations and select a nonprofit recipient through a community-driven process culminating in the annual Women’s Grantmaking Gala. At the gala, three finalist organizations—selected from all applicants—present their cases, and the grant is awarded based on a vote of the Circle of Friends members. This program is designed to reflect the priorities of local women and to foster meaningful, community-centered impact.
