Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Grant

Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County offers annual grants including two Impact Grants of $50,000 each for programs or projects. Additionally, four grants of $15,000 will be awarded to finalists in each category. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and governmental agencies in Vanderburgh County. The fund prioritizes gender equity and community needs, while excluding requests for debt reduction, operating costs, and individual scholarships.

Overview

The Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County conducts an annual grant cycle. Two Impact Grants will be awarded this year, one for a program and the other for a project. Each Impact Grant will be $50,000. Four additional grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to the organizations selected as finalists in each grant category this year. Areas Considered For Program Funding Community DevelopmentEducationHealth/Mental HealthHuman ServicesOther Civic Endeavors (Examples include Arts and Culture, Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development)Endowment Creation

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental agencies serving Vanderburgh County.Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is for a charitable purpose, supports a community need, and meets the other criteria described on this page. In such cases, the applicant organization may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.Organizations may apply for either a Program or Project grant. In addition, any organization which received an Impact Grant must wait three years before applying again in either Impact Grant category. Only one application will be considered from an organization.

Ineligibility

Areas Considered For PROJECT FundingCapital ProjectsEndowment CreationProgram or Project Areas NOT Considered For FundingPrograms or projects of organizations that are not committed to gender equity.Applicant organizations are expected to have established female leadership on their staff and board, and generally promote gender equity within the community. Requests for funding to reduce or retire debt.Programs or projects which focus solely on the spiritual needs and growth of a church congregation or members of other religious organizations.Political parties or campaigns.Operating costs not directly related to the program/project.Event sponsorship, annual appeals or membership contributions.Scholarships or other grants to individuals.