What is Empower Polk?
Empower Polk is an invitation only, annual competitive grant program of the 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?
Who Can Apply?
The Empower Polk grant cycle is currently closed. 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
- Empower Polk 2023 is now closed.
- Empower Polk 2023 grants will be announced soon. All grant applications were reviewed by GWCF’s Grants Committee for funding consideration.
How to Apply and Report?
Empower Polk Guidelines
Start by reading the Empower Polk Application Guidelines.
Nonprofit Portal
Use the Nonprofit Portal to apply for and report on Empower Polk funding.
Video Tutorial
Learn how to use our Nonprofit Portal to apply for funding.
Project Budget Worksheet
Create a project budget with this Excel worksheet.