Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Whiskey and Wishes Annual Grant

Funder: Whiskey and Wishes, Inc., a Northern Kentucky-based collective giving group

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region

Focus Areas: Non-profit programs supporting children and education

Background: Founded in 2019, Whiskey and Wishes couples a love for great whiskey and giving back to create "cask-strength kindness" throughout the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. Through a collective giving model, Whiskey and Wishes leverages the resources of individuals to make transformative grants. 100% of donated money gets granted back to the community. Since 2019, the organization has granted a total of $309,000+ to eligible organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Tax Status: Must be a 501(c)(3) or 509(a) public charity with proper documentation
  • Service Area: Must provide services to Greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky
  • Program Focus: Must clearly state a program or project and provide details on where grant monies will be spent and why funding is needed
  • Measurable Impact: Must define measurable goals or anticipated outcomes
  • Target Population: Must serve an underserved defined population or target audience
  • Community Need: Must be able to express community need for project/program
  • Innovation: Project or program should be innovative and impactful
  • Fund Usage: Must use funds granted within two (2) years of receiving
  • Accountability: Must be able to show documentation of how funds were used after awarded

What Will Not Be Funded

  • Endowments
  • Completed projects
  • Travel
  • Loans
  • Funding for individuals
  • Regranting funds to other non-profit organizations

Contact Information

Email: hello@whiskeyandwishes.com

Address: Alexandria, KY 41001, United States

Website: www.whiskeyandwishes.com

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Review Requirements: Review all eligibility requirements and grant application timeline
2. Complete Form: Click the "Apply Now" button and complete the grant application form
3. Gather Documentation: Prepare necessary supporting documentation including:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) or 509(a) status
- Requested grant amount (up to $25,000)
- Program/project details
- Measurable goals and anticipated outcomes
4. Submit: Send the completed grant application and all necessary documentation to hello@whiskeyandwishes.com by the deadline
5. Questions: If you have questions about the grant application, email hello@whiskeyandwishes.com

Submission Requirements

  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Submission Method: Online form plus email submission
  • Email Address: hello@whiskeyandwishes.com
  • Required Materials: Grant application form, supporting documentation, grant amount request (up to $25,000)

Review Process

Applications are reviewed by Whiskey and Wishes members. The organization typically:

  • Reviews submitted applications

  • Hosts virtual site visits with finalists

  • Members vote to select grant recipients
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programseducation

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