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.
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