Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program

Geographic Scope:

• 75% of grants: Organizations serving women, children, and families of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties
• 25% of grants: Projects within the Village of Elm Grove

Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations

Mission Alignment: Applicants must demonstrate alignment with the organization's mission to serve women and/or children of Milwaukee or Waukesha counties. The Elm Grove Junior Guild is a community of women committed to the education, wellness and protection of all women and children.

Funding Distribution

• 75% of all money raised through annual fundraising efforts and the Tree of Giving Gala is granted to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving women, children, and families of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties
• 25% supports projects within the Village of Elm Grove

Application Requirements

• Applications must be completed in full for consideration
• Organizations that received a grant in 2024-2025 must complete "SECTION C" of the application
• Organizations that did NOT receive a grant in spring 2025 are NOT required to complete "SECTION C"
• SECTION C will only appear after selecting "yes" to the final question in SECTION B: "Did your organization receive a grant from the Elm Grove Junior Guild in the 2024-2025 cycle?"

Selection Process

• General membership votes on initial submissions
• Typically 10-15 organizations selected as finalists
• All finalist organizations must make a presentation at the Elm Grove Junior Guild meeting
• Finalist presentation date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Elm Grove Woman's Club

Recent Grant Recipients (2025-26 cycle)

• Blessings in a Backpack – $6,000
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee – $5,000
• Book Ahead, Inc. – $4,000
• Community Advocates, Inc. – $10,000
• Family Service Agency of Waukesha County – $5,000
• Jacarrie's Kicks for Kids – $5,000
• Meta House – $10,000
• Milwaukee Diaper Mission – $5,000
• Mom's Mental Health Initiative – $10,000
• NourishMKE – $10,000
• The Women's Center – $10,000

Application Instructions

Application Period: September 15, 2025 – October 31, 2025

Note: This deadline has passed as of today (April 3, 2026). The next application period for 2026-27 grants would typically open in September 2026.

Required Steps

1. Complete the grant application between September 15 and October 31 (annual cycle)
2. Ensure full completion - The application must be completed in full for consideration
3. Section C requirement - If your organization received a grant in 2024-2025, complete "SECTION C"
   • SECTION C only appears after answering "yes" to the final question in SECTION B
4. Submit application through the online form
5. Attend finalist presentation (if selected) - Finalist organizations must present at the Elm Grove Junior Guild meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at the Elm Grove Woman's Club

Application Content Requirements

• Project purpose must coincide with the organization's mission to serve women and/or children of Milwaukee or Waukesha counties
• Application must address the organization's grant history if applicable (Section C for prior recipients)

Questions

Email: grants@elmgrovejuniorguild.org