Women’s Giving Circle Grant Cycle

Eligibility & Restrictions

  • Eligible applicants for funding include the following types of organizations which support residents of Marinette and/or Menominee Counties.
    • a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization
    • a department of a municipal, county or state government
    • a hospital, school (public or private), or department/program thereof
    • a religious organization
  • All organizations, except schools and government agencies, are required to attach their most recent Form 990 or IRS Letter of Determination to support tax-exempt status.  If you are applying for a school or government agency; you are instead required to attach a letter, on organization letterhead and signed by the school superintendent or government official, giving you (the applicant) permission to apply on behalf of the organization.
  • Grants are not provided for the following:
    • Operating expenses including salaries and wages
    • Annual fundraising campaigns
    • Political campaigns
    • Individuals
    • Expenses incurred prior to grant application submission
  • Your organization may only apply twice during this grant cycle. Each application must be submitted individually.
  • Applicants must be in good standing on all previous grants from the Foundation.
  • You will be required to publicize your grant, if awarded.

Applications will close at noon on Wednesday, July 31st.