The Wood River Women’s Foundation (WRWF) provides grants to nonprofits in Blaine County, Idaho, through its Pooled Fund Grant Program. This initiative empowers local organizations by pooling resources from collective giving to support innovative projects and operational needs that create meaningful community impact. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, offering critical funding to organizations dedicated to resilience, inclusivity, and fostering opportunities where they are most needed.

The 2025 grant cycle opens on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM, and closes on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at midnight. Applications must be completed in full and submitted by the deadline. A link to the application will be provided on the WRWF website during the application window. To be eligible, organizations must demonstrate their alignment with WRWF’s mission of advancing positive change within Blaine County.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or possess other IRS-recognized tax-exempt status. The funds must target activities within Blaine County and not be used for religious or political purposes or serve exclusively sectarian aims. Additionally, organizations must not engage in discriminatory practices based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, or political or religious beliefs. Applicants who received full WRWF funding for the past two consecutive years are not eligible for the current cycle unless they received partial funding in those years.

WRWF’s Pooled Fund Grants support both operational and project-specific needs. The foundation recognizes that even modest grants can have a significant impact on the local community, helping nonprofits achieve their missions and create lasting change. The decision-making process prioritizes organizations that present well-articulated proposals demonstrating a clear and measurable benefit to Blaine County residents.

For more details, including a sample application, decision process timeline, and additional guidance, applicants can visit the WRWF website. Questions may be directed to the foundation via email at info@woodriverwomensfoundation.org or by phone at 208-309-2530. WRWF encourages interested organizations to carefully review eligibility requirements and submit comprehensive applications to partner in building a stronger, more equitable community.