GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
Wiregrass Foundation considers applications for funding four times each year at its April, June, August, and October Board of Directors meetings.
All organizations are required to have an online account to apply. Before beginning the application, we encourage you to see the Applicant Tutorial Video.
If you have any questions, we are always here to help.
For Consideration at the Board Meeting in
April
June
August
October
Application Deadline
March 1
May 1
July 1
September 1
Grant applications must be accepted in our system on or before 5:00 pm on the deadlines set forth above. Deadlines for receipt of applications are strictly enforced. For deadlines falling on a weekend or recognized holiday, applications will be accepted on the next business day. Once accepted, applications may only be changed at the request of Wiregrass Foundation.
FUNDING TYPES
Our application has three distinct funding categories: Capital, Project, and Program. When you begin your application, you will be asked to choose one of these options that will take you to the appropriate questions. If you are not sure of the type of grant application you need, please call and we will assist you.
CAPITAL
Capital funding refers to the purchase of any asset that adds net worth to the organization and will be used beyond the grant term. Examples of capital requests: Equipment, Furnishings, Computers, etc.
PROJECT
Project funding has a set of objectives carried out with a defined start and end date that aims to create a product, service, or result. Examples of project requests: construction or renovations.
PROGRAM
Program funding is any activity that is tied to program-based outcomes and a defined budget for direct program expenses. Examples of program grants are a summer camp, dance program, or professional development.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
All applicants must register for an account in the Wiregrass Foundation online application portal if you did not register in 2024. Before you begin, read the Grant Application Guidelines, and review the Grant Process Tutorials.
Eligibility Quiz
Once you set up a Wiregrass Foundation account, you will be taken to the Eligibility Quiz. You will be directed to the Grant Application if you are deemed eligible to apply.
Wiregrass Foundation is a private foundation and must follow IRS regulations related to Public Support. It is the responsibility of the applying organization to confirm their Public Support status before applying for a grant from Wiregrass Foundation.
Grant Application
Review all the information in the Organization and Contact sections. and revise if needed. Next, complete the information in the Application sections, and attach documents where requested. You will be allowed to Save and Return Later at any time during the process.
The new process (Effective with 2024 grant applications) will present an option for an LOI. WF does not use the LOI process, so continue to the Application. At any time you can refer to the process tutorial page for assistance here: Applicant Tutorials.
Review & Submit
Once you complete the application you will have the opportunity to review before you submit. Once you choose to submit you will not be able to revise. WF staff will contact you during the due diligence process if more information is needed.
Foundation staff cannot provide any assurance regarding Board approval. Ex-parte contact or “lobbying” of Wiregrass Foundation’s Directors during application review may result in an abstention from voting on your request. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on the Deadline date.
READY TO APPLY?
Click on the link below to complete your registration, begin a new account, or access the grant application.