Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) Grant Application

Now accepting grant applications through April 1. 

 

Competition details, the application, and the budget sheet are available in InfoReady. Please read the information carefully and fill out the forms completely. Learn more about projects previously funded by the WGC.

How to Apply:

  1. Click the main link to the website: https://uark.infoready4.com/
  2.  Scroll down to find and click “Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) Grant Application 2024.”
  3. Click “Apply” on the right side of the screen.
  4. Click the blue “University of Arkansas Login” button.
  5. Click “Submit Application” after you have completed your application.

 

Deadline to apply: 

Grant Applications are due April 1, 2024.

*Finalists are required to participate in the WGC Voting Day on Friday, September 20, 2024, and funding decisions will be announced at the meeting.

Projects should include work that falls within the scope of the Women’s Giving Circle funding priorities, as well as the three pillars of the 150 Forward Strategic Plan for the University of Arkansas.

Women’s Giving Circle Mission
To support innovative programs and research at the University of Arkansas

Women’s Giving Circle Vision
To engage and empower women as philanthropic leaders at the University of Arkansas

Women’s Giving Circle Funding Priorities

  • Support and promote scholarship, research, and service
  • Enrich the quality of life of women and children
  • Encourage outreach and engagement in Arkansas

Pillars of the 150 Forward Strategic Plan for the University of Arkansas

  • Student Success
  • Research Excellence
  • Employer of Choice

Criteria Disqualifying Grants from Funding Considerations

  • Project has received funding from the WGC for two previous grant cycles.
  • Project is not a strong fit to the funding priorities of the WGC.
  • Project in not a strong fit to the three pillars of the 150 Forward Strategic Plan for the University of Arkansas.
  • Project purpose and impact are not clearly stated or accompanied by appropriate metrics to measure success.
  • Budget items requested are not critical to project outcomes.
  • Proposal is incomplete or poorly written.