The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is inviting applicants for its Women’s Philanthropy Society Fund to leave a legacy of love – an enduring gift for generations to come – across a broad spectrum of issues impacting their community’s quality of life.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
State: Alabama
County: Jackson County (AL), Limestone County (AL), Madison County (AL), Marshall County (AL), Morgan County (AL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/13/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
The Women’s Philanthropy Society was established for women by women. Each year, the fund awards at least one high-impact, high-dollar grant that addresses systemic change and that creates positive and measurable impact for women and families. In 2023, the Women’s Philanthropy Society (WPS) will be awarding up to two grants.
Focus Area
For 2023, the Women’s Philanthropy Society has chosen the focus issue of Economic Empowerment.
Funding Priority
Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria:
- Strategically address the focus area
- Involve more than one agency or organization and are collaborative in nature
- Address a desired systemic change
- Provide clear and measurable outcomes
Community Priorities
On March 30, 2023, the Women’s Philanthropy Society hosted a Community Conversation. Attendees discussed the strengths, weaknesses, and priorities in the area of economic empowerment for women.
Funding Information
$50,000 (Up to two high impact $50,000 grants may be awarded)
Eligible Expenses:
- Program costs for new and/or existing programs, including reasonable staff time associated with the implementation of the program/project
- Training and support for volunteers who assist in program/project implementation
- Capital expenses
Geographic Focus
Greater Huntsville, Alabama (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties)
Eligibility Criteria
All grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described Code Section 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) or 2522(a)(2) (except for private foundations as defined by Code Section 509(a)) (“qualified organization”). Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in the Greater Huntsville area.
For more information, visit Women’s Philanthropy Society Fund.