[Community Foundation Alliance](https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org)

May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

One Impact Grant of $10,000; two additional grants of $5,000 each; awards are annual and must be used within two years.

Supports projects led by women philanthropists addressing community needs and improving quality of life in Warrick County.

This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected—check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Women's Fund Grants Program is an annual initiative of the Community Foundation Alliance, specifically aimed at empowering women philanthropists to drive positive social change in Warrick County, Indiana. The program funds significant local projects that address current community needs and improve the quality of life for families. Grants support initiatives with strong planning, sustainability, evidence-based solutions, collaboration, and preventative approaches. Priority areas include community development, education, health, mental health, human services, and other civic endeavors. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One Impact Grant of $10,000 is awarded each cycle. - Two additional grants of $5,000 each are also awarded. - Funded activities must begin within six months of the award and be completed within two years from the grant receipt date. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under IRS sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a), and governmental agencies serving Warrick County. - Organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) may be eligible if the project is charitable and meets program criteria; such applicants may need a fiscal sponsor (a verified 501(c)(3) public charity). - Applicant organizations must generally demonstrate established female leadership on their staff and board, and should promote gender equity. - Projects must serve Warrick County. ### Not Eligible - Projects not committed to gender equity. - Requests for debt reduction or operating costs not directly related to the project. - Religious, political, or lobbying activities. - Scholarships or grants to individuals. - Event sponsorships, annual appeals, or membership contributions. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Community Foundation Alliance online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alliance9). - Required supporting documents include: - Current board roster with affiliations - Current annual operating budget - Most recent financial statement - Fiscal sponsor agreement letter (if applicable) - The review process includes committee evaluation, possible site visit or follow-up, and finalist selection. - Finalists submit a one-page proposal summary for member voting. - Grant awards are determined by Women's Fund member vote. --- ## Additional Information - Funded projects must launch within six months and finish within two years. - A final report may be required upon project completion. - Grants are intended to supplement, not replace, existing operations. - No lobbying or solicitation of committee or board members is permitted during the review process. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application Portal](https://www.warrickcountycf.org/womens-fund-grants-program) - [Community Foundation Alliance Home](https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org) - [Program Areas (PDF)](https://irp.cdn-website.com/0b256cb3/files/uploaded/Program%20Areas.pdf) - [Charitable Purposes (IRS)](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-purposes) - [Fiscal Sponsorship Information](https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/fiscal-sponsorship-nonprofits) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------| | Community Foundation Alliance (Main Office) | [Contact Form](https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org/about-us) | 812-429-1191 | 20 NW 3rd Street, Suite 820, Evansville, IN 47708 | | Warrick County Community Foundation (Local Office) | — | 812-897-2030 | PO Box 876, Newburgh, IN 47629 | ---

Women's Fund Grants Program

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