Women's Giving Circle Grants

Funder: Women's Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC), assets held at CFMJC

Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana

Program Overview:
Annual competitive grant program funded by membership dues and donations from the Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic group of women of all ages, means, and backgrounds. Grants support projects and programs benefiting women and children in Jefferson County.

Over 10-Year History: Nearly $185,000 granted to local organizations (as of 2022)

Fields of Interest:

• Education
• Economic Empowerment
• Physical & Mental Health
• Violence & Crime Prevention

Eligible Applicants:

• 501(c)(3) organizations
• Must have projects/programs impacting one of the four fields of interest above

Membership:

• Regular membership: $100 annual tax-deductible contribution ($75 to grant cycle, $25 to endowment)
• Junior membership (ages 18 and under): $50 annual ($25/$25 split)

Application Process

1. Submit application through annual WGCJC competitive grants cycle
2. Online application format required
3. Applications reviewed by Women's Giving Circle membership
4. Awards announced at annual event (typically April)

Required Materials:

• Online application form
• Description of project/program impact
• Budget and funding information
• 501(c)(3) status verification
• Alignment with one of four fields of interest

Note: Specific narrative questions not detailed in source material. Contact Julie Wells or visit www.cfmjc.org/wgc for complete application guidelines.