The Women in Philanthropy Grants are awarded annually by the Madison County Community Foundation to nonprofit organizations with projects that specifically benefit women and children within Madison County. The grants are funded through the Women in Philanthropy initiative, which aims to support projects that provide direct impact to this community segment. The 2025 application process is now open and organizations are encouraged to submit their project proposals.

The grants are intended to fund programming requests only, with the opportunity for both new programs and the expansion of existing programs. Organizations seeking support for projects that focus on improving the lives of women and children in Madison County are eligible to apply. The maximum award amount for any grant is $15,000. This grant funding is specifically designated to support nonprofit programming efforts within the county.

The timeline for the 2025 Women in Philanthropy Grant is clearly defined. The application period opens on January 6, 2025, and the deadline for submission is February 7, 2025. After the submission period closes, applicants will be notified about the status of their application by February 20, 2025, with finalists being selected. Finalists are then required to attend the Women in Philanthropy Grant Selection Luncheon, which will be held on April 11, 2025, at 11:30 am. The luncheon serves as the final step in the grant selection process.

The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support nonprofit programming that benefits women and children in Madison County. Therefore, requests must align with these focus areas, and the program does not support other types of initiatives outside of this scope. Additionally, the grant does not cover general operating expenses or administrative costs.

Eligibility for this grant is open to nonprofit organizations that meet the criteria and are based in Madison County. Organizations must submit a detailed project proposal that demonstrates how the funding will directly benefit women and children in the area. Only organizations whose projects are focused on programming, and not general operating support, will be considered.

For the selection process, the Madison County Community Foundation looks for clear, actionable programming plans with measurable outcomes. Selected finalists must send a representative to the Women in Philanthropy Grant Selection Luncheon on April 11, 2025, to discuss their proposal further.