Grant Guidelines

 

How do I apply for a grant?

2025 Grant Application

What follow-up is required after a grant has been awarded?
The Women’s Foundation may request a site visit and/or additional information at any time after the grant has been awarded. All grantees are expected to monitor their projects closely. At the end of your project, we require that a written final report be submitted following your grant implementation year. This report should assess outcomes vs. objectives and how outcomes link to economic self-sufficiency. Final reports are required in order to remain eligible for future grants. 

Grant Proposal Checklist

Before you email us your application, check it to see that it includes these elements

  • RFP Requirements: Executive Summary, Information Sheet, Rationale, and Budget

  • Financial Summary of Most Recent Fiscal Year

  • IRS Determination Letter

  • Board of Directors List

  • Most Recently Completed Audited Financial Statements (if applicable)

  • Most Recently Completed 990 Tax Filing

  • Funds already received for the submitted program.

Grant FAQ

What does the WFGV do?

The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley creates and manages a permanent endowment fund to sustain grant making expressly for women and girls; leads the way in funding and advocating for programs that support growth and economic self-sufficiency for women; and models equitable partnerships that encourage diversity and inclusivity.

Who is eligible for a WFGV grant?

Organizations eligible for a Women’s Foundation Grant must:
• Propose a project that fits within the mission and scope of our funding guidelines.
• Be located in, and serve women and girls residing within, at least one of the seven counties that make up our service region: Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Yates, and/or Livingston County.

Be a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3). However, your organization may use another tax-exempt, not-for-profit agency as your fiscal agent. In this case your organization must still meet the requirements necessary to apply for tax-exempt status.

How much can i apply for?

How long is the grant period?

What and who are not eligible for funding?



Up to $20,000.

One (1) year.

The Women’s Foundation does not make grants to individuals or endowments or for religious or political purposes, nor does it fund any capital expenses or occupancy. The Women’s Foundation does not award education scholarships to individuals.

Limited equipment expenses will be considered, but only if equipment expense is directly related to program provision, and not for administrative or organizational staff purposes.

What is the timeline for 2024 grants?

The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley (WFGV) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting proposals for our Annual Grant Making Program from not-for-profit organizations in Genesee, Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Yates, and Wayne Counties mid-2025.

What are the funding priorities for 2022? 

Our goal is to fund programs assessed to have the highest likelihood of positively impacting the economic status and overall well-being of women and girls.

Please note: Incomplete applications/proposals will NOT be reviewed.

Please review the application checklist above.

Email your grant proposal to grants@womensfoundation.org with the subject “Grant Proposal”