The Women’s Giving Network of Wake County (WGN) will accept grant applications from June 28, 2024, to NOON on July 30, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving women and/or children in Wake County.
Grants typically range from $25,000 to $50,000 but are not limited to this range. The minimum amount awarded is $10,000. In 2023, WGN awarded $100,000 through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients
How to apply
The Women's Giving Network of Wake County is a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply using NCCF’s online application system.
Read the guidelines before you apply. Your application may not be considered if you fail to follow any of these guidelines.
If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in Training Module I to create a profile. If your organization already has an account use your information to log in.
Follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once registered, you can access more information about the application process.
About the Women's Giving Network of Wake County's grantmaking
Founded in 2006, the Women’s Giving Network of Wake County is led by a volunteer leadership committee. Each year, the WGN awards grants that have the potential for high impact and that result in significant, positive and lasting change in the community.
WGN of Wake County awards grants to
Organizations serving women and/or children in Wake County that address an emerging community issue and/or a critical community need.
Projects that are measurable with a high probability of successful continuation beyond the grant period.
Areas that are generally not funded include: capital campaigns; endowment campaigns; fraternal organizations; individuals; projects that promote religious or political views; funds for re-granting; travel and conferences.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration, an organization must meet the following criteria:
Must provide services to women and/or children in Wake County.
Must be qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code or be classified as a unit of government.
Must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief nor be a religious organization that serves exclusively sectarian purposes.
Organizations can reapply for funding from WGN each year. However, if a program has been funded by WGN previously, the organization must wait three years before re-applying. For example, if you are applying again in 2024, you must have won your grant award in 2021 or prior.
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Your application may not be considered if you fail to follow any of these guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}\"> <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nmcdn.io\/e186d21f8c7946a19faed23c3da2f0da\/7868d48393ef4e3bb7bca8cdf7bc2f20\/files\/2017_Grants_Tutorial_Series_Module-I_Creating_a_New_Profile.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Training Module I<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to create a profile. 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