The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) is celebrating its tenth year of philanthropy by providing funding to local nonprofit organizations. For 2025, TWCF has allocated $110,000 in grant funds, made possible by contributions from its dedicated members and sponsors. The grants are open to nonprofit organizations working to enhance the well-being of communities in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, spanning both California and Nevada. Eligible applicants must ensure that their proposed projects or programs directly serve this geographical area. The application period opens on February 6, 2025, at 12:00 AM PST and closes on March 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

The 2025 grant opportunity includes two types of funding: the Focus Grant and the Impact Grant. Each applicant may only apply under one of these categories. The specific purpose of each category is not explicitly stated in the provided information, but applicants are encouraged to select the category that best aligns with their proposed initiative. Organizations must ensure that their projects align with one of TWCF’s designated Areas of Need to qualify for funding. Additionally, nonprofits that received a TWCF grant in 2024 are not eligible to apply for the 2025 cycle but may reapply in 2026.

The grant selection process is based on a voting system, where TWCF members review and vote on all eligible grant applications. The grants that receive the highest number of votes in each category will be awarded funding. Successful applicants will be notified in April 2025 after the voting process is completed. Additionally, all grant recipients are required to attend the TWCF Grants Gala on May 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM PST to formally accept their grant awards.

To apply, nonprofit organizations must create an account on TWCF’s online Grants Management Tool. This system allows applicants to start an application, save their progress, log out, and return later to complete and submit their application before the deadline. It is recommended that applicants frequently save their work to prevent data loss. If an applicant forgets their password, they can reset it within the system. The online application system also provides FAQs and guidance, accessible via a question mark icon in the upper right area of the application portal.

Eligible nonprofits must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Only organizations that comply with these requirements will be considered for funding. Additionally, TWCF has provided a 20-minute grant-writing presentation on its website to assist applicants in preparing competitive proposals.

For further inquiries, applicants are encouraged to contact the Grants Committee Chair via email. Specific contact details are not provided in the grant announcement.