To better serve our community and ensure a fair and efficient review of grant requests, the Foundation is transitioning its 2025 grant application and review process to a structured three-tiered grant cycle process. This will involve new grant applications and review processes.

*It is important to note that each affiliate within WICF has its own funds for grantmaking.

The new grant cycles will be:

RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS (Grants less than $2,500)

Applications are reviewed monthly.

Applications Due: 15th of each month

Review Period: Month following application deadline

Notification of Award: Same month as review

IMPACT GRANTS (Grants $2,500-$7,500)

Applications are reviewed quarterly.

Applications Due: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15

Review Period: February, May, August, November

Notification of Award: March, June, September, December

*We recommend a conversation with staff to discuss your project before submitting your application if applying for a grant between $2,501-$7,500. 

LEGACY GRANTS (Grants $7,501+)

Applications are reviewed semi-annually. 

Submit a letter of intent by: February 15, August 15

Applications Due: April 15, October 15

Review Period: May, November

Notification of Award: June, December

*Submit a letter of intent. 

*A presentation to our board of directors and staff is required.