The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund makes community grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, with the goal of fostering healthy, independent, and sustainable lives.

• Education

Including out-of-school programs; charter, faith-based, and alternative schools; and scholarships for high-potential students in K-12 private education. 

• Human Services

With an emphasis on access to housing, as well as addressing barriers to food and work.

• Healthcare

Primarily, access to care. 

You work in:

• Colorado: Denver County, Eagle County

• Kansas/Missouri (By invitation only**): Jackson County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS), Johnson County (KS)

• New York: Monroe County, Yates County, Steuben County, Ontario County

• Pennsylvania: Lackawanna County, Luzerne County

• Chicago (By invitation only**): Neighborhoods of Austin and North Lawndale*

Letters of Inquiry and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered during a specific grant cycle, your LOI or application must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on the deadline date.

Deadlines:

• January 8

• April 8

• July 8