Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 16, 2027

313 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Junior Welfare League Grant Program

Geographic Scope: York County, South Carolina

Mission Alignment: The grant program supports local nonprofit organizations that align with the Junior Welfare League's mission of serving women, children, and families in York County.

Funding Focus Areas:

  • Educational programs

  • Health initiatives

  • Basic supplies

  • Outreach efforts

  • Youth literacy and literary spaces

  • Therapeutic and support services

  • Disability services

  • Cancer support

  • Autism services

  • Shelters and social services
  • Program Structure:

  • Large Grant: One primary grant recipient per year receives funds in May

  • Grants are reviewed by a committee and voted on by the membership

  • Funds are distributed from money raised through the League's service and fundraising efforts
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be a nonprofit organization

  • Must serve women, children, and/or families

  • Must be located in or serve York County, SC

  • Must align with the League's mission
  • Recent Recipients (2024-2026):

  • 2025-2026: Better Bound Bookstore, Rock Hill, SC (youth bookstore and literary space)

  • 2024: Nothing Pink Cancer Support, Rock Hill, SC ($49,033.62)

  • 2023: RideAbility Therapeutic Riding Center, Clover, SC ($42,453.71)

  • 2022: LifeHouse Women's Shelter, Rock Hill, SC ($34,570.91)

  • 2021: York County First Steps, Rock Hill, SC ($40,491.69)
  • Contact: Visit juniorwelfareleague.com for more information

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Deadline: February 16, 2027 (for 2026-2027 grant year)
    2. Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 grant year
    3. Complete the online application form on the website
    4. Review and Selection: Applications are reviewed by a committee and voted on by membership
    5. Award Notification: Large grant recipients receive funds in May of their nomination year

    Required Materials

    Specific required materials are not detailed on the website. Applicants should complete the form found at the application link.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitswomenfamily-serviceseducationhealthcare

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