The Moscow Women's Giving Circle 2026 Grants Cycle officially opens on February 1st, 2026. Below is the general timeline and application guidelines for interested non-profit organizations.
Grant pool fundraising: Open through March 31, 2026
Grant applications available: February 1, 2026
Grant applications deadline: March 15, 2026
Member voting: April 3-13, 2026
Finalists notified: April 15, 2026
Notification of awards: First week of May, 2026
Grant pool fundraising: Open through March 31, 2026
Grant applications available: February 1, 2026
Grant applications deadline: March 15, 2026
Member voting: April 3-13, 2026
Finalists notified: April 15, 2026
Notification of awards: First week of May, 2026
- Who is eligible to apply for a grant? All registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating within and serving the Latah County community are eligible to apply for a grant.
- What kinds of grants are made? For the 2026 Grants Cycle, the Giving Circle anticipates making three awards. One $10,000 grant will go to organizations addressing basic needs within our community, including housing, food security, childcare, and healthcare. Two $5,000 grants will be awarded to organizations involved with the arts, culture, and/or environment. Final grant amounts are contingent upon available funding.
- How are grantees selected? All eligible grantees who complete an online application will be considered for a grant. The Giving Circle's Grants Committee will select top applicants in the $10,000 and $5,000 grants categories. Voting Giving Circle members (members who have donated at least $52) will then vote for their preferred grantees. The Giving Circle Grants Committee will then notify awardees.
- What are the expectations of organizations who receive a grant? Grant awardees are asked to host a service day, create a small video, or write a blog post on their activities to raise awareness about their organization.
