WOMEN'S GIFT ALLIANCE

WGA awards annual grants through a collaborative selection process directed by our membership.

 

We look for organizations that make a significant community impact.

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Our Funding Criteria

 

We invite proposals from organizations whose work demonstrates one or more of the following:

• Addresses a critical community problem

• Enriches the fabric of our community

• Fosters collaboration or strategic partnerships

• Creates a bold new venture

 

Is Your Organization Eligible?

 

To apply for a WGA grant, your organization must meet two key requirements:

1. Geographic Focus: Your services must benefit residents of Kootenai County.

2. Non-Profit Status: Your organization must be a qualified 501(c)(3) under the IRS code or meet the charitable guidelines established by the Idaho Community Foundation.

 

Grant Timing & Re-application Policy

 

To ensure we can support a wide variety of organizations, we have a waiting period for our Pooled Fund (PF) Grants.

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New Policy (For grants awarded in 2025 and after): Organizations receiving a PF Grant are subject to a five-year waiting period before re-applying.

• Example: A 2025 grant recipient will be eligible to apply again for the 2030 grant cycle.

• Note: Finalist awards are not subject to this waiting period.

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Previous Policy (For grants awarded prior to 2025): Our previous three-year waiting period still applies. 

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