CFSLC: Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake Grant

The Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake, part of the Community Foundation of South Lake County, aims to inspire women to become strategic philanthropists. This initiative focuses on improving the lives of women and children in South Lake County through innovative solutions and measurable impacts. Local nonprofits are encouraged to apply for grants that will facilitate systemic change and address critical needs within the community. This program seeks to create a lasting positive influence on those served.

Community Foundation of South Lake County
The Community Foundation of South Lake County is dedicated to serving our community through connecting resources and intentional philanthropic giving. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Lake has grown to manage nearly $16 million in assets and has cumulatively awarded more than $9 million to local nonprofits and $740,000 in scholarships to students from South Lake County.
The collaborative efforts of the Women’s Giving Alliance have not only made a significant impact for women and children within our community but have also set a remarkable standard for philanthropy. It is with great enthusiasm that the WGA announces our annual grant cycle, seeking partnership with local non-profits.
The mission of the Women’s Giving Alliance is to inspire women to be strategic philanthropists and to improve the lives of women and children in South Lake County.
Programs should:
Facilitate systemic change to improve how women and children are served in our community;Implement creative solutions to critical needsA measurable impact in South Lake County

Eligibility

Applicant Requirements:Be an active 501(c)(3).Have 3 years of financial and program data available
Have an annual operating budget of $3,000,000 or less
Serve residents of South Lake County (organization does not need to be in South Lake County)

Ineligibility

Fundraising expenses, sponsorships, or thrift stores
Infrastructure improvements (including but not limited to land/building that is not owned by the applicant)
Activities that relate to lobbying or advocacy or litigation related expenses
Medical or scientific research
Organizations that discriminate or exclude participants the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or marital status