Women Inspiring Philanthropy Annual Community Grants
Who can apply: Applicants must be public charities classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or 509(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and must have held that status for at least three years before submitting an LOI. The proposed project or program must serve a specific population for a specific duration with measurable goals, provide services in Arlington, Texas, use the full grant within 12 months unless otherwise agreed, and include matching funds for the specific project. Organizations that received a WIP grant within the past two years are ineligible. Funding is generally not available for general operating expenses, debt reduction, endowments, deficits, bridge funding, general fundraising, lobbying, unrelated construction or capital campaigns, advertising, sports activities, or other excluded purposes listed in the guidelines.
Deadline: For the 2027 grant cycle, submissions open January 1, 2027 and completed LOIs are due by noon on January 31, 2027. Full proposal deadlines are provided directly to organizations invited to apply.