About this grant
The Competitive Cycle is WYCF's flagship grant program. We accept applications for all types of grant purposes. Applicants may apply for general operating or project/program funding.
Eligibility
- Nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Confirm your nonprofit status here.
- On occasion, public/governmental agencies and other exempt organizations for a charitable purpose.
How much can I request?
Most grant amounts awarded are between $1,000-$10,000, with other amounts considered. An organization may receive full funding, partial funding, or be denied funding. In some cases, additional conditions may be attached to funding approval. If you are uncertain as to how much to request, we encourage you to contact staff or schedule Office Hours.
WYCF accepts one application per organization per grant deadline. If you have previously received funding, a final report must be submitted prior to submitting a new grant request.
If awarded, grantees should skip the next cycle before applying again.
WYCF gives priority to nonprofit organizations who:
- Address an identified community need and work to create a long-term solution
- Partner with other nonprofits or programs to enhance services without duplication
- Leverage dollars received from WYCF to obtain additional or future funding
Low priority is given to:
- Block grants
- Capital campaigns
- Annual campaigns
- Debt retirement
- Onetime Special Events
Please note, we cannot support lobbying efforts and cannot give grants to individuals.
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Office Hours
Still have questions about the Competitive Cycle? You can schedule Office Hours with Cassandra and discuss your questions on eligibility, necessary financial documents, creating a compelling application, and more!