Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Grant Cycle Now Open for Applications 
For the first time in WFGM’s 31-year history, our grantmaking process is open to applications! Organizations are now invited to apply for the 2026–2027 Grant Cycle, expanding opportunities to partner with WFGM in advancing social and economic mobility for women and families in Memphis. The application portal will remain open through Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Applicants Must Meet the Following:
• Be located within Shelby County.
• Non-profit organizations with 501 (c) (3) tax exempt designation
• No application will be considered from previous grant recipients unless all written reporting requirements have been met.

Priority Will Be Given To:
• Organizations with programs that serve individuals residing in zip codes 38126, 38105, 38106, 38107and 38108 aimed at increasing economic self-sufficiency.
• Grant requests that include evaluation tools to measure effectiveness of process and outcomes with a clear definition of program success.
• Organizations that consult and collaborate with other agencies.
• Projects that serve significant numbers, so that resources make a greater impact.
• Organizations that have a board, staff, and volunteers that are inclusive of and clearly reflect the diversity of the community served.
• Organizations that demonstrate that families served are involved in the planning and implementation of projects and programs.
• Organizations that provide programs which facilitate changes in systems, within organizations or changes in individuals needed to reach their full potential.

WFGM Does Not Fund:
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations
• Programs that promote religious activities
• Projects which take place before the completion of the grant application process
• Projects inconsistent with federal, state, and local non-discrimination ordinances regarding equal employment opportunity
• Campaigns to elect public officials
• Scholarships

 

Application Instructions 

1. Use this link to create or access your Foundant profile with your username and password which will lead you to your organization’s dashboard.
2. Click the Apply button in the top banner near the WFGM logo of your dashboard.
3. Enter WFGM 2026-2027 Grant Cycle and select the application.
4. After answering each question, select the submit application button at the bottom right corner of the application page.
5. The application portal will close on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

*Please note: If you do not complete the application in one sitting, please select the Save Application button at the bottom right corner of the application page. This application will not automatically save your work if you do not select the save application button.*

Questions and clarifications regarding the grant submission process are welcomed. Please contact the Grants and Programs Department at grants@wfgm.org for more information.