Women's Giving Alliance Grant Information

Current WGA Minimum Requirement Guidelines for Applicants

Nonprofits that have a program serving women and children are encouraged to apply.

Programs should demonstrate the following:

• A systemic change to improve how women and children are served in our community.
• Implement creative and innovative solutions to critical needs.
• A measurable impact in South Lake County 

Eligibility Requirements

• Be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization
• Have an active (EIN) Employer Identification Number
• Have 3 years of financial and program data available
• Have an annual operating budget of $3,000,000 or less
• Serve residents of South Lake County (organization does not need to be in South Lake County)

WGA Does Not Fund the Following:

• Endowments
• Private Foundations (File 990-PF)
• Fundraising expenses, sponsorships, or thrift stores
• Infrastructure improvements (including but not limited to land/building that is not owned by the applicant)
• Activities that relate to lobbying or advocacy or litigation related expenses
• Individuals
• Foreign based organizations
• Political or trade associations
• Support for religious organizations for religious purposes
• Medical or scientific research
• Organizations that discriminate or exclude participants the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or marital status

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