Information for Grant Seekers
The Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation funds projects of nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations in the following Idaho counties: Ada, Canyon, Adams, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Washington (Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Regions 3 & 4).
Selection Criteria
Non-profit organizations seeking grants are invited to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) by December 1 for consideration in the IWCF grant cycle. IWCF funds projects that meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Addresses a critical or immediate community need
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Supports new directions (start-up charitable ventures or new projects of established groups)
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Creates innovative approaches to time-worn problems
Given these criteria, IWCF does not fund requests strictly for operating funds, scholarships, capital/building campaign contributions, endowment donations, funds to be re-granted to individuals, endowment donations or projects designed to influence government officials.
Please read the Letter of Inquiry form and Instructions for further information about IWCF funding and for details about obtaining the LOI form and submitting it.
Interest Areas
The Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation funds projects in five interest areas: Cultural Arts, Education, Environment, Financial Stability and Health.
Cultural Arts: Projects providing art, music, humanities, dance, 2D and 3D visual, traditional crafts, etc., for all ages, abilities and income levels, especially using innovative methods for reaching underserved populations. Proposals to purchase works for public display, or to fund performances and/or film production are also appropriate.
Education: Projects targeting all ages, including early learning, literacy, public and private K-12, and post-secondary enrichment or degree programs. Proposals for mentoring, childcare/pre-school, instructional or equipment upgrades or special pilot/reproducible projects are also appropriate.
Environment: Projects addressing regional environmental issues (flora, fauna, land, air, water) such as resource conservation, mitigation, reclamation or environmental education. Projects could also include parkland improvements or serve domestic or agricultural animals in need.
Financial Stability: Projects addressing poverty, homelessness, housing, self-sufficiency for families and seniors, particularly unduplicated, sparsely offered programs targeting under-served populations. Previously funded programs include information and referral services, work/job training, food/clothing collection/distribution, homeless shelter programs, transitional housing, financial assistance, case management/mentoring programs and those serving newly emerging populations in need.
Health: Projects addressing general health care and issues of domestic violence, child abuse/parenting, substance abuse, suicide, disabilities and wellness or recreation programs. Projects may include unduplicated (sparsely offered or under-served) services such as information and referral, accessible health care, senior safety, preventative services and treatments for children, youth, or adults.
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