2022 Grant Program

While we altered the process for grants awarded in 2021, we are returning to our previous grant requirements and previous grant application.

The 2022 Grant Process began on May 19, 2021 with the Grant Training Seminar for Nonprofits, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Genecov Room, Chamber Building or through Zoom. If you were unable to attend you can view the presentation below.

Grant Applications will be available online beginning Monday, June 7, 2021 and must be completed by Monday, July 12, 2021.

Our Purpose

To provide large impact grants to support nonprofit agencies benefiting women and children in the Tyler/Smith County area.

Areas of Focus for Funding

The Women’s Fund of Smith County provides grant support for arts & culture, education, health & wellness and human services for women and/or children.

Grant Eligibility Requirements

Applicant is not receiving and/or utilizing grant funding from Women's Fund in 2021
Applicant is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization with an active, functioning board of directors
Organization's yearly operating budget is $120,000 or more
Grant request is for $30,000 to $100,000
Project Proposal is focused on Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Wellness, or Human Services to significantly impact the lives of WOMEN and/or CHILDREN
Proposal is a new program or expansion of a current program. This may include the resumption or expansion of an existing program that was halted or curtailed as a result of Covid 19
Recipients of services must be Smith County residents
Services must be provided in Smith County, without discrimination, and take place in 2022
Organization has the ability to sustain the project

Funding will not be considered for the following:

Grants to individuals
Budget deficits/debt retirement or restructuring
Capital Campaigns (Capital Asset requests are allowed)
General operating funds for existing programs
Religious/sectarian causes for strictly religious or sectarian purposes
Political or lobbying activities

2021 Grant Cycle for 2022 Grants is open June 6 - July 12

Click Here to Begin Application Process