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ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS
WGA awards annual grants through a collaborative selection process directed by its membership. Through an application process, the Grant Committee identifies and requests proposals from organizations that make a significant community impact and demonstrate one or more of the following criteria:
Address a community problem
Enrich the fabric of the community
Foster collaboration or partnerships
Create a bold new venture
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To be considered for a Grant, your services must benefit residents of Kootenai County,
your organization must be a qualified 501(c)(3) under the IRS code, or meet charitable guidelines established by the Idaho Community Foundation
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You may receive only one WGA Pooled Fund Grant Award within a three year period.
PROCESS AND TIMELINE
WGA will start receiving Grant Applications on October 1 for the
Spring Grant Awards cycle.
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Applications must be postmarked by the second Wednesday in November.
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January
Preliminary Applications are reviewed and nonprofits moving to the Detailed Proposal Phase are selected. If selected, additional information will be
required to continue your Application.
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March and April
Detailed Proposal submissions are reviewed and nonprofits moving to the Site Visit Phase are selected. Site Visits are conducted by 3-4 person teams
from the Grant Committee.
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Late April
Ballot finalists will be selected.
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May
Grant Committee members make oral and written presentations to the WGA membership for each organization on the ballot. WGA membership
votes to determine the Grant and Finalist Awards.
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June
Votes are tabulated and Grant Awards are announced. The third week
of June is a Grant & Finalist Awards Presentation.
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