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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equipment
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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.
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; a site visit, when appropriate, will also be required. Detailed information will be provided following receipt of your application.
DEADLINES
First-time
YWHA Applicant
August 1
Returning
YWHA Applicant
September 1
Video Submission
First-time YWHA Applicant
September 2
Applicants will receive an automatic confirmation upon successful submission of their application.
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
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.