Community Foundation for McHenry County: Women's Fund Grant

The Women's Fund Grant, initiated by the Community Foundation for McHenry County, aims to empower women and girls through funding of up to $25,000. This grant supports organizations that directly benefit women and girls in McHenry County, fostering initiatives that enhance their well-being and opportunities. Eligible applicants include verified tax-exempt organizations that either operate locally or demonstrate a significant impact on county residents, ensuring that the funding directly contributes to the community's growth and support.

Women's Fund grants are designed to support organizations and initiatives that benefit women and girls in McHenry County.
Funding
The inaugural Women's Fund grant will be $25,000.

Eligibility

Women's Fund grants are open to verified tax-exempt organizations that operate within McHenry County or demonstrate a clear impact on McHenry County residents and have an initiative, existing or planned, that primarily benefits women and/or girls in McHenry County.To be eligible to apply for a grant with The Community Foundation, your organization must fall into one of the following tax-exempt categories:

• A charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status
• A unit of local government
• A not-for-profit educational institution
• A faith-based or religious organization offering programs or services that do not promote or require participation in religious doctrine