Community Assistance / Emergency Relief Fund (CAF/ERF)

Since 2016, Junior League of The Woodlands has donated over $899,000 to our community through the Community Assistance Fund (CAF) and the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF).

The application for the 2024-2025 JLTW CAF grant cycle is open from January 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024, and ERF applications are accepted and awarded throughout the year to support the emergency needs of community organizations. For questions on either application process, please contact us at outreach@jltw.org. 

To apply for a 2024 – 2025 CAF Grant, send completed applications and required documents to Outreach@jltw.org by midnight on February 29, 2024. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted. 

CAF Grant Application Found Here

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Book Bus – CAF Fund Project with The Champion Project

The following organizations were recipients of CAF grant awarded in 2023:

Criteria for Receiving Funds From Junior League of The Woodlands

Before beginning the application process, please review the criteria below to determine if your proposed project is eligible for funding.

Criteria for Receiving Funds From Junior League of The Woodlands

  • Funding requests shall be considered from organizations exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor statute (the “Code”).
  • Requests from individuals shall not be considered.
  • The request must align with JLTW’s mission statement:
    • Junior League of The Woodlands, Inc. is an organization of women whose Mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
  • Primary consideration will be given to requests which pertain to basic human needs or activities and which develop or expand a significant service to the community. Projects with a component for JLTW Members to act as volunteers are strongly preferred and highly recommended.
  • Community Assistance Fund monies must be spent within JLTW’s service area within one year of the time awarded.
  • The request must be for a specific purpose, with the funds put to work as needed and not held for future contingencies. Requests for recurring projects are discouraged.
  • JLTW CAF Awards are restricted funds. Recipients are required to submit Grant Reports upon completion of the project.
  • Funding will not be considered for fundraising efforts.

The application for the 2024 JLTW CAF grant process is open from January 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024.  Please contact us at outreach@jltw.org with any questions.

List of Prior CAF Grant Recipients