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Max Funding
Varies
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Application Due Date
Apr 8, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Family Foundation, Private
Funding Frequency:
Triannual Cycles
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects, General Operating
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
LOI Accepted
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
Program Areas:
Mental Health, Education, Human Services, Housing, Food Security, Homelessness, Spirituality, Children, K-12 Education, Healthcare
Locations:
Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
About The Grant
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
Requirements
You are a 501(c )(3).
You are applying for either program or operations support.
Requires reports.
Grantor Information:
Name:
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
Type:
Family Foundation, Private
Contact:
Email: grants@mcgowanfund.org
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted