ECCF Women's Giving Circle Grant

From Eau Claire Community Foundation

The mission of the Women’s Giving Circle is to raise funds and distribute contributions to programs aimed at improving life for women and children in the Eau Claire area.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program focuses on supporting projects or programs that significantly benefit women and children within the Eau Claire community. It seeks initiatives that make a meaningful impact in these groups' lives.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
WI (Chippewa County, Eau Claire County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Governmental organizations
Religious organizations
Educational organizations
Other
  • Proposal must address the needs of women and/or children 18 years of age and younger
  • Travel grants considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Requests from endowments and foundations considered on a case-by-case basis

Ineligibility

Organizations that discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, age, familial status, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful sources of income, national origin, or any prohibited discriminatory practice
Organizations previously funded by the Women’s Giving Circle for two consecutive years (ineligible only for the third year)
Annual fundraising drives
Asset purchases not related to the proposed program
Capital campaigns
Debt reduction
Ongoing operating expenses or building funds
Political parties, candidates, or partisan activities
Programs with a religious focus
Scholarly research
up to 7k

Submission

Review Criteria

The Women's Giving Circle Fund prefers to support initiatives that:

  • Provide a straightforward and detailed description of the proposed program within the grant submission.
  • Align with the applying organization's core mission.
  • Benefit women and/or children in the greater Eau Claire region significantly.
  • Set specific, quantifiable objectives and incorporate a method for assessing and enhancing effective strategies.
  • Illustrate the continuation of the program's positive effects.
  • Offer unique services not already available through other entities within the community.

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