Grants Application

WHJWC Grants Deadline is February 1, 2027

For first-time applicants, please complete the Grants Application below. Returning applicants please remember to also complete the Grants Report. The deadline for grant applications is February 1, 2027.

Following the grant review process, applicants will receive written notification of the committee’s decision by the end of May, regardless of whether they are awarded a grant or not. Awards are distributed in early June.

Note: Files uploaded will be lost if user leaves application. We recommend applicants fill out entire application, including additional documents to upload, once ready to submit a complete application.

Return To Grants

If you have any questions about the Grant Program, please contact us at grants@whjwc.org.

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Organization Name(Required)

Organization Tax ID or EIN number(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

GRANT APPLICATION QUESTIONS

When completing the questions below, please be sure to address the following:

A clear explanation of the project and how grant funds will be used, including detailed project budget
The need(s) of the target population for the service or activity
The impact of the project on the community served
How will the results be measured and communicated? You will be expected to return a final grant report form once the proposed project is complete and before the application process for 2022 begins
Is your organization financially stable?

Have you received a grant from WHJWC before?(Required)

Yes

If so, when?(Required)

What is the mission of your organization?(Required)

What population(s) is (are) served by your organization?(Required)

What is the geographic area served by your organization? Specifically, do you serve the Wellesley and/or Metro West area?(Required)

Describe your organization's funding sources:(Required)

Grant amount requested?(Required)

Describe the purpose of your funding request, including details about specific programs that will benefit from this funding(Required)

Please itemize how you will use the amount requested:(Required)

If the requested funds were granted, would there be any remaining obstacles to implementing the proposed project?(Required)

Green Apron Grant Opportunity — $10,000

Would your organization like to be considered for the $10,000 Green Apron Grant, intended to support a significant, one-time purchase that advances your organization's mission?(Required)

Yes

Please describe the specific purchase(s) for which you would use the $10,000 award and explain how this investment would benefit your organization and the community you serve.(Required)

Examples may include equipment, appliances, or other substantial resources needed to expand or improve services.

How did you learn about the WHJWC grant program?(Required)

Please attach any additional information. If your organization produces an annual report, please include a copy with your application.(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.

Note: Files uploaded will be lost if user leaves application. We recommend applicants fill out entire application, including additional documents to upload, once ready to submit a complete application.

Please feel free to attach any supplemental materials that you feel might be useful to us in making grant decisions.

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Grant Applicant Certification, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and Charitable Use Attestation

In consideration of the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club ("WHJWC") reviewing this grant application, the undersigned Applicant certifies, represents, acknowledges, and agrees as follows:

1. Charitable Purpose

Applicant represents that the proposed project, program, activity, or use of funds described in the grant application serves a charitable, educational, civic, scientific, literary, or otherwise community-benefitting purpose that is consistent with the mission of WHJWC. Applicant further certifies that any grant funds awarded will be used solely for the purposes described in the approved grant application and for no other purpose without WHJWC's prior written approval.

2. Appropriate Use of Charitable Assets

Applicant acknowledges that funds awarded by WHJWC constitute charitable assets. Applicant agrees that grant funds shall be used solely to advance the charitable purposes described in the application and shall not be used for:

The private benefit of any individual;
Personal expenses unrelated to the approved project;
Political campaign intervention on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office;
Any unlawful purpose; or
Any activity inconsistent with the charitable and tax-exempt purposes of WHJWC.

3. Organizational Status and Legal Compliance

Applicant represents that it is duly organized and operating in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. To the extent applicable, Applicant maintains all registrations, licenses, permits, and tax filings necessary to conduct its activities.

4. Accuracy of Application Materials

Applicant certifies that all information submitted to WHJWC, including application materials, budgets, financial information, supporting documents, and representations made during the grant review process, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of Applicant's knowledge.

Applicant understands that WHJWC may rely upon such information when evaluating the application and making funding decisions.

5. Stewardship and Record Retention

If awarded a grant, Applicant agrees to:

Use grant funds solely for the approved purpose;
Exercise prudent financial stewardship over grant funds;
Maintain records reasonably sufficient to document the receipt and expenditure of grant funds;
Retain such records for at least three (3) years following expenditure of the grant funds; and
Provide documentation reasonably requested by WHJWC demonstrating the use of grant funds.

6. Reporting and Verification

Applicant agrees to cooperate with reasonable requests from WHJWC regarding the use, outcomes, and impact of grant funds. Upon request, Applicant will provide a written report, financial summary, receipts, invoices, photographs, outcome data, testimonials, impact information, or other documentation reasonably necessary for WHJWC to verify appropriate use of charitable funds.

7. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Applicant hereby discloses any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest involving Applicant and any WHJWC director, officer, grant reviewer, committee member, volunteer, or immediate family member of the foregoing persons.

For purposes of this certification, a conflict of interest may include:

Family relationships;
Business relationships;
Employment relationships;
Board or committee service with both organizations;
Financial interests;
Consulting arrangements; or
Any circumstance that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the grant review or award process.

8. Certification Regarding Influence

Applicant certifies that neither Applicant nor any officer, director, trustee, employee, volunteer, consultant, or representative of Applicant has offered, provided, solicited, or attempted to provide any improper benefit, inducement, favor, or consideration in connection with this grant application or WHJWC's grant review process.

9. Duty to Update

Applicant agrees to promptly notify WHJWC in writing if any material change occurs after submission of the application, including:

A change in the proposed use of grant funds;
A change in organizational status;
Loss of tax-exempt status, if applicable;
A significant governance or leadership change;
Discovery of an undisclosed conflict of interest;
Misuse or loss of grant funds; or
Any circumstance materially affecting Applicant's ability to carry out the proposed project.

10. Recapture of Funds

Applicant acknowledges that WHJWC may require repayment of all or a portion of grant funds if WHJWC reasonably determines that:

Grant funds were materially used for purposes other than those approved;
Applicant made a material misrepresentation during the application process;
Applicant fails to comply with a material condition of the grant; or
Repayment is reasonably necessary to protect the charitable assets or legal interests of WHJWC.

11. Non-Discrimination

Applicant certifies that it does not unlawfully discriminate in the administration of its programs, services, employment practices, or volunteer opportunities in violation of applicable law.

12. Public Recognition

Unless otherwise requested and approved by WHJWC, Applicant authorizes WHJWC to identify Applicant as a grant recipient and to describe the funded project in WHJWC publications, annual reports, community communications, social media, fundraising materials, and similar charitable communications.

13. No Entitlement to Funding

Applicant acknowledges that submission of an application does not guarantee funding and that WHJWC retains sole discretion regarding grant eligibility, evaluation, award amounts, conditions of funding, and grant decisions.

The undersigned certifies that any grant funds awarded will be used solely for the charitable purpose described in the application and not for personal benefit. The undersigned agrees to maintain reasonable records demonstrating how the funds were spent and to provide documentation to WHJWC upon reasonable request. The undersigned further agrees that any portion of the grant not used for the approved charitable purpose may be required to be returned to WHJWC.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure(Required)

Applicant is not aware of any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

Applicant discloses the following actual, potential, or perceived conflict(s):

Description of conflict(s)(Required)

Certification and Signature

I certify that I am authorized to execute this Certification on behalf of the Applicant and that all representations contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Authorized Representative(Required)

Title(Required)

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

WHJWC Corporate Sponsors

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