GRANT

PROCESS & APPLICATION

FUNDING

FOCUS

Because income (not principal) from the Endowment Fund is distributed, contributions made to The Women's Fund of Weld County will continue to support women and girls for generations.

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Our funding focus is solely for programs that support girls and women of Weld County.

Within this focus, the Women’s Fund concentrates its funding in two strategic areas:

1) girls’ futures; and

2) girls’ and women’s education, employment, training and self-development.

Grants will be evaluated based on:

• greatest impact to women/girls who will benefit from the grant

• alignment with the Women’s Fund Criteria

• the quality and need for the project

Note: Grant proposals that do not meet our criteria will not be considered.

The Women's Fund of Weld County awards grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt (or equivalent) nonprofit organizations.

girls for generations.

GRANT

FAQs

Q1. What is the deadline for submitting a grant application?

A1. All final grant applications must be received by August 31. However, the Grants committee will begin review of received grant applications beginning July 15. Clarification requests regarding the application will be sent to applicants in August.  

Q2. What is the amount of funding that can be requested?

A2. Any amount up to $5,000.00.

Q3. Will partial funding be considered? 

A3. Yes. We will provide partial funding in some cases.

Q4. Does The Women's Fund provide grants to fund staff salaries? 

A4. No. Our focus is on providing funds for new, innovative programs for the benefit of women and girls in Weld County, not on-going salaries.

Q5. Will The Women's Fund provide grants for men/boys? 

A5. No. Our focus is on providing funds for new, innovative programs for the benefit of women and girls in Weld County.

Q6. Can I apply for a grant if I have received a previous grant from The Women's Fund? 

A6. Yes, an organization can apply as long as the Grant Evaluation form has been submitted for the program previously granted.

Q7. Does the organization need to be located in Weld County? 

A7. No. However, the program requesting grant funding must benefit women and girls in Weld County.

Q8. When will I be notified if I have received a grant? 

A8. All grant recipients will be notified in October.

Q9. Will I be notified if I do not receive a grant? 

A9. Yes. An email will be sent to all grant applicants after grants are accepted by the recipients.

Q10. Do the agencies seeking grant funding need to be non-profit organizations? 

A10. Yes. The organization seeking grant funding must be a 501(c)(3) or equivalent.

Q11. Will the Women's Fund consider requests for a qualifying non-profit's operating budget? 

A11. Yes. In 2020, the Board agreed to consider funding requests for qualifying non-profits operational costs.

Q12. Who do I contact if I have questions about the grant process? 

A12. Contact us at women@weldwomensfund.org.

GRANT

CRITERIA

The Women’s Fund of Weld County will not fund:

• non-501(c)(3) or equivalent organizations

• grants to one organization to be passed to another

• endowments

• debt reduction

• campaigns to elect candidates, lobbying activities or intent

• programs to promote religious or sectarian activities

• annual appeals or membership drives

• capital purposes including building improvements and office equipment

• scholarships for course work or conferences for individuals or payments to individuals (funding available only to groups, agencies and non-profits)

• fundraisers

• ongoing staff salaries

• funding for personal use

• Projects that serve or are used by women and girls who reside in Weld County

• Collaborative partnerships

• Innovative approaches

• Endeavors which build upon existing resources or services

• Involvement of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups

• Potential for additional financial resources and community support

• Long-term impact on individuals, or potential impact

• Specific, measurable goals and outcomes

• Movement towards being self-sustaining