Women Inspiring Philanthropy Annual Community Grants
Who can apply: Applicants must be public charities classified as tax-exempt under Sections 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. Proposed projects must provide services in Arlington, Texas; target a specific population for a specific duration with measurable goals; be completed within 12 months unless otherwise agreed; and include newly raised, substantial, verifiable matching funds. WIP funds no more than 50% of total project cost. Ineligible requests include general operating expenses except limited personnel costs integral to a new or expanded project, debt reduction, endowments, deficits, lobbying, general fundraising, private foundations, unrelated construction or capital campaigns, and organizations that received a WIP grant within the past two years.
Deadline: For the 2027 grant cycle, LOIs open January 1, 2027 and are due by noon on January 31, 2027. Only selected organizations are invited to submit full proposals. The 2026 full application deadline was noon May 1, 2026.