All current members (donors) of the Women's Giving Circle fund are eligible to nominate a charity to grant to. To be considered for selection, the nominations must be submitted the Thursday prior to each meeting using the online nomination form.

ELIGIBILITY

• Nominee must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school, or government agency located in or serving Blue Earth and Nicollet counties.
• Projects or programs must strengthen women and girls in our region, improve their lives or fuel growth or change.
• Operating grants may be considered for organizational transitions or to build capacity.

WHAT OUR GRANTS DO NOT SUPPORT:

• Any project, activity, or event that will be completed before the grant is awarded
• Fraternal, veterans or labor groups for activities that serve only their membership.
• More than two grants per year to any given organization.
• Organizations serving populations primarily outside the Blue Earth or Nicollet counties.
• Organizations that practice any form of discrimination.
• Political activities or organizations.
• Religious organizations for sectarian purposes.

NOMINATION FORM