2026 Women’s Giving Fund Grant Guidelines
The mission of the Community Foundation’s Park City Women’s Giving Fund is Park City women+ supporting other Summit County women+ and children in need through endowed, high impact philanthropy. Women’s Giving Fund will use earned income from the Women’s Giving Fund endowment, as well as current use dollars, to fund three annual high impact grants that support women+ and/or children in need in Summit County, Utah. A high impact project is one that can provide measurable outcomes that are transformative in the way they change lives, alter a community, or address a root issue, rather than acting as a temporary solution. Impact may vary based on a nonprofit’s size. Collaboration within the community is encouraged.
GUIDELINES
In addition to creating high impact, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which have applied to the IRS for such status, may apply. In this case, a receipt letter from the IRS of application is required at time of application to Park City Community Foundation. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which are operating under an organization qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization, may apply separately if they have their own advisory board and have the written consent of the qualified organization. In that case, the application must contain a letter of agreement between the two organizations, which sets forth the responsibilities of each organization.
Grants may support program/project costs, capital projects and equipment, consulting services, matching funds, technical assistance, and joint requests from multiple applicants (collaborations).
Current Restrictions
Grants will not be awarded for debt reductions or retiring past operating deficits; sponsorships, dinners, or one-time events; unrestricted or general operating support; fellowships or other grants to individuals; litigation; political or marketing campaigns; endowment funds; graduate and post-graduate research; or for purposes that further political or religious doctrine. One primary grantee will be chosen per year. A recipient cannot reapply as the primary grantee for three years after the year they received the grant. A summary of finalist applications will be posted on our website for all members to access.
Women’s Giving Fund Grant Amount
The 2026 Women’s Giving Fund Grant award amount will be $90,000. Park City Community Foundation’s Board of Directors will annually set the amount for the grant. Funding can be awarded in one year, but disbursed over 1-3 years depending on outcomes achieved. Funds must be used within 3 years of receiving the grant.
Three finalists will be selected by the Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee. Those finalists will receive video production services for a short, descriptive video about the proposed program or project described in the application.
Two runners-up will each receive $30,000 to be used toward your proposal or work serving women+ and/or children in Summit County, UT.
Grant Process and Timeline 2026
Staff
Community Foundation staff processes and prepares the grant applications for review by the Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee and Board of Directors. Staff assist the Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee, but do not vote on committee matters (Staff who are also Women’s Giving Fund members may participate in the all-member voting to choose the final grant awardee). After grants are awarded, Community Foundation staff, board members, and/or donors will participate in the monitoring and evaluation process of all grant projects through a site visit. Runners-up will be asked to submit a brief statement of how funds were used.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is composed of eleven women of all ages selected from the Women’s Giving Fund membership. At least one member must be of high school or college age. The committee evaluates the grant applications and recommends three finalists to the whole membership for a vote to determine the grantee.
REVIEW CRITERIA
The Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee will use the following criteria to review applications. These criteria are not exclusive, and the Committee and Board of Directors reserve the right to use their own best judgment when making grant awards.
Benefit to Community, Women+ and/or Children*
Applicant demonstrates program/project addresses a significant community need for women+ and/or children and contributes to a vibrant and unique community that benefits women+ and/or children.
Strategic Approach*
Goals, objectives, and timeline are realistic and clear.
Potential Impact*
The project/program demonstrates short-term and/or long-term impacts.
Inclusive Practices*
Applicant clearly explains how the organization strengthens its work with women+ and children through inclusive, culturally responsive practices that build trust, reduce barriers, and ensure participants feel welcomed, represented, and meaningfully engaged.
Project/Program Budget*
Budget demonstrates funds will be spent to address a significant community need for women+ and/or children, including how funds will be budgeted/used over 1-3 years, if applicable. Applications containing incomplete or inaccurate budgets will not be considered by the steering committe.
Note: Budget may include costs associated with staff, program activities, indirect costs, and other costs necessary to carry out the proposed activities.
Please preview the application and apply online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=parkcitycf by Friday, April 3, 2026.
Questions? See the Frequently Asked Questions page, and please don’t hesitate to contact Minda Boland, Grants & Impact Manager, minda@parkcitycf.org.