Women in Philanthropy Grants

Women in Philanthropy Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Madison County Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Women in Philanthropy Grants, awarded by the Madison County Community Foundation, support nonprofit projects that benefit women and children in Madison County. Established in 2005, this initiative fosters collaboration among women philanthropists and has grown its endowment fund to over $175,000. Participation is open to all women in the county who wish to enhance the quality of life for women and children. Finalists must attend a luncheon on April 11 to celebrate impactful grantmaking.

Overview

Women in Philanthropy Grants Each year, the Madison County Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations with projects that specifically benefit women and children in Madison County. These grants are funded through Women in Philanthropy. Women in Philanthropy The Madison County Community Foundations hosts an Annual Luncheon which gives us the opportunity to celebrate the power of women's charitable giving and impactful grantmaking. Women in Philanthropy was established in 2005 to strengthen the philanthropic voice of women in Madison County. By encouraging the use of time, talents, and treasures, Women in Philanthropy continues to build a strong collaboration of women who are active in making their communities better and brighter. Since 2005, Women in Philanthropy has grown the endowment fund to over $175,000 through meaningful contributions. This fund supports the needs and interests of women throughout Madison County through grantmaking. Participation in Women in Philanthropy is open to all women in Madison County who care about improving the quality of life for women and children in our community and are able to join us financially in that cause. We are confident that, together, we can increase our impact on women and children throughout Madison County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501c3 OrganizationClear MissionEffective OperationsProven SuccessesStrong Staff & Board LeadershipResponsible Accounting & Fiscal ManagementConsideration is given solely to programming requests. Requests for both new programs and expansion of existing programs are eligible.