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Apply for Empower Polk

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Empower Polk Guidelines

Start by reading the Empower Polk Application Guidelines.

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Submit Grant Application

Apply and report on Empower Polk grant funding. Watch video tutorial.

What is Empower Polk?

Empower Polk is an invitation only, annual competitive grant program of GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of empowering local nonprofit organizations to become more efficient and sustainable. The GWCF grants committee reviews and advises on awards with final approval by the GWCF board of directors.

Empower Polk began in 2018 with a focus on infrastructure support, helping nonprofits get the additional training, tools, or technology they need to execute their mission. Empower Polk may change areas of focus year to year.

How Can You Support Empower Polk?

Funding for Empower Polk comes from contributions made to the GWCF Grant Committee Unrestricted Fund. Anyone can contribute to this fund, and 100% of all contributions go directly towards Empower Polk grants. GWCF donor-advised fundholders may request a grant from their fund to Empower Polk. Online donations can be made using the link below.

Who Can Apply?

This annual grant cycle is available by invitation only to nonprofits organizations who have established an agency fund within GiveWell Community Foundation. Please check back for updates on this grant cycle.

Timeline

  • The Empower Polk 2024 grant cycle is now closed.
  • The Empower Polk 2025 grant cycle will open in March 2025.

How to Apply and Report?

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Empower Polk Guidelines

Start by reading the Empower Polk Application Guidelines.

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Nonprofit Portal

Use the Nonprofit Portal to apply for and report on Empower Polk funding.

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Video Tutorial

Learn how to use our Nonprofit Portal to apply for funding.

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Project Budget Worksheet

Create a project budget with this Excel worksheet.

Previous EP Grants

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Empower Polk 2023

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Empower Polk 2022

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Empower Polk 2021

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Empower Polk 2020

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Empower Polk 2019

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Empower Polk 2018

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