SCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program- Spencer County

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
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.
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

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
Annual appeals or membership contributions
Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes