Women's Giving Circle Grants
Forecasted
Women's Giving Circle Grants support community organizations addressing issues important to women in four northeast Michigan counties, funding local work to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Annual grant funding comes from an endowed fund and increases as the endowment grows
Summary: Supports community organizations addressing issues important to women in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties.
Key Information: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) community nonprofits, churches, schools, and government agencies.
Description
The Women's Giving Circle (WGC), administered by the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, supports issues important to women in northeast Michigan. Established in late 2006, the circle created an endowed fund intended to provide continuing community support. It brings together women and men from Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties and beyond who want to make a lasting difference for women in their communities.
The program connects giving today with long-term support: as the endowment grows, the annual amount available for grants increases. Grantmaking combines member participation with foundation oversight. A volunteer committee of WGC members reviews applications and recommends awards to the foundation's board of directors, which must approve all grants.
