Women's Giving Circle Grant

The Women's Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula, supported by the Kitsap Community Foundation, fosters philanthropy among women, inviting both large and small nonprofit organizations to apply for grants aimed at uplifting women and children. With grant amounts of up to $10,000 for larger organizations and $2,500 for smaller ones, this initiative promotes community collaboration and engagement through meaningful gatherings and collective decision-making, ensuring impactful support for local nonprofits.

To fulfill its mission "as a catalyst for the greater good," the Kitsap Community Foundation established an annual grant-making process. With the support of our donor-advised funds and a number of other investors, KCF distributions have exceeded $33 million since 1993.
Women's Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula
The Kitsap Community Foundation along with the Women’s Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula (WGCKP) invites larger organizations (Annual Revenue over $100,000) and smaller organizations (Annual Revenue under $100,000) that serve women and/or children in the Kitsap Peninsula to request up to $10,000 for large organizations and $2,500 for small organizations.
The Women’s Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula promotes philanthropy among women of all generations. Our grants support programs that uplift women and/or children in our community. We award grants each year to nonprofits serving women and children throughout the Kitsap Peninsula.

Eligibility

Kitsap Community Foundation, along with the Women’s Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula invites nonprofit organizations to submit applications for an aligned community grant cycle.
Larger organizations (Annual Revenue over $100,000) and smaller organizations (Annual Revenue under $100,000) that serve women and/or children in the Kitsap Peninsula.
Faith-based social service, youth, or community programs are eligible if the following conditions are met: 501(c)(3) organization;program/project has a board-approved mission statement and program/project budget separate from the organization's sacramental or theological budget;secular programs or services are available to eligible participants without regard to religious belief or willingness to participate in religious activities; andthe organization ensures that Foundation contributions are not used to support religious activities such as worship or proselytizing.

Ineligibility

General RestrictionsThe Foundation does not award grants to provide or support:Annual campaign appealsCapital campaigns or facility improvementsEndowmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividualsPolitical or lobbying activitiesPrivate operating foundationsReligious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes*Tuition, scholarships, or core operating expenses for (K-12) public schools, charter schools, private schools or universities and colleges.Organizations that discriminate with regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, religious affiliation, or presence of a disability
Other Eligibility Restrictions
National and regional organizations unable to clearly demonstrate that these funds will be used for operations within Kitsap County and/or North Mason CountyApplications from “start-up” organizations must be pre-screenedOrganizations with an Endowment Fund over $1 million