Proposals are due Jan. 23 for grants through Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation, and tickets for its annual luncheon are now for sale.
Projects should enhance the lives of local women and girls.
Applications can be found at wwn.to/WFAPP26.
Winners will be announced at the 22nd annual luncheon, which starts at 11 a.m. March 14 in Forest Hills Country Club.
Luncheon tickets are $55. They can be purchased at wwn.to/WFL26.
Donations of locally made art are being sought for the silent auction. Several prizes, including $500 for Best in Show, will be awarded for the juried contest.
Artists should confirm their interest in donating by Feb. 20 and receive additional details by calling 765-967-0885. The fund has awarded more than $465,000.
The Women’s Fund of Randolph County’s 2026 grant cycle is accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Organizations may apply for funding to support programs or projects empowering women and children to build better futures.
Applicants must have administrative offices based in Randolph County to be eligible. Capital projects will not be considered, and grants cannot be made to individuals or to groups for distribution to individuals. Religious entities may apply for general community programs, but not for sectarian religious purposes. And all applicants must operate without illegal discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Applications can be found on the Women’s Fund Grant Cycle page of the Community Foundation of Randolph County’s website. Contact Ashley Stephen at 765-584-9077 ext. 200 or astephen@randolphcounty.org for more information.
A version of this article appeared in the January 14 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.