GFWC Grants and Other Funding Resources

Grants and other funding resources are available from GFWC and some of our partners for specific programs and projects. Grants vary in amount and in their recommended use. Grant winners typically are required to submit a short evaluation form describing how they used the funds. The best part is that the application forms are quick and easy to complete!

Membership Grants

GFWC grants are available to clubs to assist with recruitment efforts and to State/District of Columbia Federations to assist in the development of a new membership recruitment project/campaign at the state level. Designated for each GFWC fiscal year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30, GFWC offers $50 to clubs for member recruitment programs and $100 to State Federations for new state-level membership projects/campaigns.

To apply, download the Membership Grant Application for clubs or State/District of Columbia Federations, found in the Membership Recruitment Toolkit, from the Digital Library on the Member Portal.

Return the form to GFWC at least 45 days prior to the event. GFWC will award no more than one grant per club or State/District of Columbia Federation per GFWC fiscal year .If you have any questions or need help accessing the grant application, contact GFWC@GFWC.org or call 202-347-3168.

 

GFWC Library Replenishment Fund

To assist GFWC communities affected by man made and/or natural disasters, GFWC established the GFWC Library Replenishment Fund. Tying together members’ generous fifinancial gifts and passion for literacy with our mission of community improvement through volunteer service, this fund provides monetary assistance in restocking the collections of public libraries and public school libraries that have been affected by either natural or man made disasters. Donations to the fund may be made through the Annual Giving Program Donation Form or online at memberportal.gfwc.org/support.

Clubs, State and District of Columbia Federations may apply for funding on behalf of, and in consultation with, the affected library by completing the GFWC Library Replenishment Fund application located in the Digital Library on the Member Portal. Once complete, the application is returned to the WHRC Librarian at GFWC Headquarters for consideration. Please contact the Librarian for more information on applying for Library Replenishment Funds at WHRC@GFWC.org or 202-683-2028.