SCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program- Spencer County

SCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program- Spencer County

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Summary

The Women’s Fund Grants Program of Spencer County, initiated in 2007, empowers charitable organizations with grants up to $5,000 for local projects. Focused on areas like arts, education, health, and community development, the fund seeks to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Nonprofit organizations and certain governmental agencies can apply for funding, with a commitment to support community needs while adhering to eligibility requirements.

Overview

Women’s Fund Grants Program Overview The Women’s Fund of Spencer County is a group of strong, caring, and focused women determined to make a difference in the lives of Spencer County’s residents. In 2007, a group of visionary women started the Women’s Fund as a permanent resource to support local, charitable programs. Grant The Women’s Fund accepts applications for charitable projects or activities in Spencer County for awards up to $5,000. The Women’s Fund invites charitable organizations to apply for the grant by completing the grant application describing how their organization would use the award. Program Areas Considered For Funding: Arts and Culture Community Development Education Health Human Services Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.Non-charitable organizations applying for a grant under the auspices of a verified 501(c)(3) public charity acting as a fiscal sponsor are required to provide a written statement signed by the fiscal sponsor’s board president confirming agreement to receive grant monies if awarded and to oversee the proposed program/project.

Ineligibility

Program Areas not Considered For Funding:Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Endowment creation or debt reduction Operating costs not directly related to the program/project Capital campaigns Annual appeals or membership contributions Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes