grant Application faqs
Funding requests in the following areas are generally not considered:
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general operating expenses, including salaries
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capital expenses
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capital improvements
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scholarship or camperships
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requests from individuals
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fundraising campaigns
Email us with questions or to discuss an alternative method of application.
GRANT SPECIFICS
Grants may be requested up to $10,000. Each organization may only apply for one grant during our grant cycle.
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All new applicants to YWHA will be asked to submit a video presentation to the YWHA Board of Trustees as part of their application process. Detailed information will be provided.
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DEADLINES
First-time
YWHA Applicant
August 1
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Returning
YWHA Applicant
September 1
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Video Submission
First-time YWHA Applicant
September 8
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Applicants will receive an automatic confirmation upon successful submission of their application.
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YWHA Trustees meet during the fall and all agencies will receive a decision from the Board in December.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to an online application, the following items are required to be uploaded with the application:
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tax-exempt 501(c)(3) letter
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annual financial report, including year-end fiscal statement and breakdown of administrative costs
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project budget for the applicable grant application
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Applicants are welcome to submit any additional supporting documents to enhance their application.
All application materials must be submitted online. Agencies are welcome to email a link to materials that are unable to be uploaded or contact the
with any additional questions.