Grant FAQ — Women's Gift Alliance

Question 1

Is my organization eligible to apply?

Accepted Answer

Your organization is eligible if you meet both of these requirements: Your services benefit residents of Kootenai County, and you are a qualified 501(c)(3) entity OR meet charitable guidelines set by the Idaho Community Foundation.

Question 2

We are a past WGA grantee. Can we re-apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, organizations may only receive one Pooled Fund Grant within a three-year period.

Question 3

What is the application deadline?

Accepted Answer

January 26, 2026. All applications must be completed digitally and submitted via email by this date.

Question 4

How do we get an application or ask a question?

Accepted Answer

Email us at grants@womensgiftalliance.org to receive an application or to ask any questions about the process.

Question 5

What type of projects do you fund?

Accepted Answer

We fund projects that make a significant community impact by demonstrating one or more of the following: Addressing a community problem, Enriching the fabric of the community, Fostering collaboration, or Creating a bold new venture.

Question 6

How much are the grant awards?

Accepted Answer

We anticipate grant awards will be approximately $30,000.

Question 7

What are the restrictions on the grant funds?

Accepted Answer

There are three main restrictions: Funds cannot be used for endowments, fundraising activities, or expenses incurred before the grant is awarded; General operating expenses are only eligible if they are a necessary part of the specific project; Funds are not available until July 1, 2025.

Question 8

When must the project start?

Accepted Answer

Your WGA-funded project must be initiated within 6 months of receiving the grant award.

Question 9

What is the Women’s Gift Alliance (WGA)?

Accepted Answer

Our mission is to pool the talents and resources of women in Kootenai County to provide significant financial support for charitable, cultural, and educational projects in our community.

Question 10

How are grant recipients selected?

Accepted Answer

The WGA Grant Committee reviews all applications, and our full membership votes to select the final grant recipients.

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