Community Grants 

Since 1899, The Woman’s Club of Evanston has proudly supported organizations that make a difference in our community. This year, we are celebrating the 25th year of the WCE’s Community Grants Program. Each year, the Community Grant Making Committee designates an annual funding focus and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to submit grant applications. For the 2025-26 application cycle, our giving focus is as follows: 

The Woman’s Club of Evanston invites grant applications from programs and organizations in Evanston, Skokie and Roger’s Park that address food insecurity. 

All applicants must describe how their request supports the giving focus of food insecurity.  

Applications will be used to select recipients for the following categories of support: 

2025-2026 Community Small Grants - Generally $500-$5,000 averaging $1,200 

2027 WCE Revue Beneficiary - Generally $20,000-$60,000 averaging $30,000 

2027 WCE Spring Benefit Beneficiary - Generally $30,000+ 

2026-2027 WCE Clubhouse One-Time Usage Award  

The application deadline is Friday, November 7, 2025 by 5:00 PM CST. 
For further details, and to apply please select the button below. 

Please share this announcement with any nonprofit organizations that serve the  Evanston, Skokie or Roger’s Park who wish to apply. We look forward to hearing from interested organizations. 

Questions? Email: communitygrants@wcofe.org 

2025-26 Community Grants Application

About The Woman’s Club of Evanston:

Founded in 1889, the Woman’s Club of Evanston (WCE) is a nonprofit organization of nearly 300 women from the North Shore and beyond who are dedicated to community service, philanthropic work, and friendship.  Annually, more than $110,000 and 2,500 volunteer hours are donated to help local not-for-profit organizations.