En Ka Grant

The En Ka Society is a dedicated group of over 200 women volunteers committed to supporting non-profit organizations in Winchester. Since 2000, they have contributed over $2 million to the community through grants and outreach initiatives. The organization focuses on funding new program initiatives, modest capital requests, and projects that benefit local residents. They emphasize collaboration and community service, ensuring that their contributions enrich the lives of those in need.

The En Ka Society is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of over 200 women volunteers. We provide both monetary assistance and direct service programs in the community. Funding for these services is raised primarily through our annual town-wide fair, grants, other fundraising events, and donations. Since 2000, En Ka has given over $2 million back to the community through grants, social service outlays, and community outreach initiatives.
En Ka annually provides thousands of “woman hours” to Winchester nonprofit organizations. Members work along side each other at the En Ka Fair as well as at the En Ka Exchange, En Ka Pantry, and the Turkey Trot. Members also participate in other community and social service activities, such as delivering Meals on Wheels, providing daily snacks for residents at the ABC House, hosting events for our Seniors, and much more.

Eligibility

En Ka considers for funding:New program initiativesModest capital requestsNon- profit organizations whose primary purpose is providing direct serviceRequests that demonstrate benefits to Winchester residentsGrant requests from $50 up to a limit of $5,000Grant requests in excess of $5,000 - contact the Gifts Committee ChairEach grant will be reviewed on its own merits, within the boundaries of the guidelines and in comparison to other requests received that period, regardless of whether it was approved or declined previously.Only one request per organization will be granted during En Ka's fiscal year, September 1- August 31 of the following year. If your request was declined, you may re-submit.
If multiple requests are submitted, only one request will be considered.
En Ka encourages applicants to apply to other organizations for support.
Grants may be recommended for full or partial funding or may be denied.

Ineligibility

En Ka does not fund:Salaries and fixed operating expensesTransportation expensesMaterials and supplies that support day-to-day operationsRequests from individual ELEMENTARY schools, for purposes of equity any such request must come as a joint application from all town elementary schoolsOrganizations whose primary purpose is awarding financial grants