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General Grant Program

Women Helping Women Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Grant Program

Overview:
Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where donors vote on funding priorities and grant recipients.

Award Information:

2025 Cycle: Over $300,000 awarded to nonprofits

Annual funding amounts vary based on community donations

Since 1992, WHWF has given over $7 million to local nonprofits

Geographic Scope: Spokane County, Washington

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Must support women and/or children

Must align with annual funding priorities

2024-2025 Funding Priorities (in order):
1. Mental Health Services
2. Family & Domestic Violence Resources
3A. Early Childhood Education & Childcare
3B. Food & Nutrition Security
4. Family Support Programs
5A. Financial Education
5B. Housing Assistance and Resources for the Unhoused
6. Senior Services
7. Education K-12

2025 Grantee Organizations:

Embrace Washington College Success Foundation

Family Promise of Spokane

Joya Child & Family Development

Lumen Public School

Maddie's Place

Manzanita House

Partners with Families & Children Pre-Employment Preparation Program

Shades of Motherhood Network

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County

The Jonah Project

Thrive International

Vanessa Behan

Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen

Women Healing and Empowering Network

YWCA Spokane

Application Process Overview:

Begins with Letter of Intent (LOI) submission after Grant Information Session

Giving Circle members vote to help decide grant recipients

Process takes several months from LOI to award announcement

Contact Information:
Visit whwfspokane.org or contact WHWF for application details and timeline.

How to Apply

#### Grant Cycle Timeline:
1. Grant Information Session - Held annually (e.g., August 15 for 2024-2025 cycle)
- Explains application process, eligibility criteria, and submission timeline
- Recommended for potential applicants
2. Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens - Shortly after the information session
- First formal step to express interest in applying
3. Grant Review Period - Community members and Giving Circle members review applications
4. Giving Circle Vote - Members vote on which nonprofits receive funding
5. Award Announcements - Typically announced in January

#### Required Materials:

Application through LOI submission process

Documentation of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Alignment with WHWF funding priorities

Information about how the grant will serve women and/or children

#### Application Information:

Specific application materials and detailed requirements provided at Grant Information Session

LOI details and full application materials available after information session

Online submission process

Note: Detailed application questions and specific submission requirements are not provided in the available website content but are covered in the Grant Information Session.

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