Grants
With the help of our amazing volunteers and the monthly profits from the WCSC Thrift Shop, the WCSC awards Grants to officially sanctioned organizations to support educational, charitable, and social projects, and activities that benefit the local military community, as well as, regional, national and international organizations. We proudly share that the WCSC Grants Committee gave more than $135,000 in 2024-2025 to our community.
Who Can Apply:
The Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club provides grants to organizations supporting our local community. This includes, but is not limited to, groups within the high school, middle school, and elementary schools, independent sports teams, church groups, scout troops, and Garrison-approved organizations. The organization must have a verifiable mission or project supporting educational, charitable, or social projects. Eligibility extends to regional, national and international organizations that also fit the above criteria. Such organizations must be officially sanctioned or registered organizations through Garrison, DODEA school, church, and/or otherwise operating in an official capacity.
Important Note for Military Units:
Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Funds organizations are NOT allowed to solicit donations according to AR 215-1. We encourage all military units to explore and pursue Garrison-approved PO status for their respective booster/fundraising clubs in order to be eligible for grants. Please use this link to learn more about private organization requirements, and feel free to contact Rachel Bianculli, the Garrison's Private Organization Liaison, for assistance.
If your event is open to the entire community please consider reaching out to our Community Outreach Chair at communityoutreach@wiesbadenspousesclub.com for potential support prior to submitting a grant request.
Restrictions and Considerations:
WCSC Grants will not be granted to:
individuals or
for items that will be used for resale or
as a fundraiser (for example, items to be raffled), or
for gift cards, or
to purchase alcohol
The WCSC does not fund or reimburse for events, items, or projects that have already occurred or have been purchased.
Grants of $2,501 or more require approval by the Grants Committee and by the WCSC Board of Governors at both their regular monthly meetings.
Grants of $3,501 or more require approval by the Grants Committee, the WCSC Board of Governors, and the WCSC General Membership at each of their regular monthly meetings. Therefore, approval of some larger grants may take as much as 6 weeks after the Grant Application mid-month deadline.
2025/2026 Submissions for Review Dates for Grants:
The WCSC Grants Committee will meet from August – May to review applications (the committee does not meet in June or July).
Grant applications must be submitted by the 15th of each month.
What to Expect:
After grant application submission, the POC will receive a copy of the application in their email, confirming submission. The POC must be an individual that will be here through the entirety of the Grant application process.
After the Grants Committee reviews your application, the POC will receive an email to inform you of approval or declined request.
For Approved Grants:
WCSC will communicate with the POC dates and times available to deliver the check and the POC be required to sign the Grant Acknowledgement & Terms of the Agreement form.
Grant Acknowledgement & Terms of Agreement Form
We request that grant recipients follow the below terms:
Provide copies of receipts showing how the funds were spent within 10 days of the event or purchase. If we do not receive receipts from your organization within the time frame stated, it may negatively impact any future grant requests from your organization.
Deposit funds in a timely manner. All checks are null and void 90 days after the date of issuance.
Return any excess funds over $20 to WCSC Grants Chair within 10 days of the event or purchase.
Return all funds to WCSC Grants if, for any reason, the event or project does not take place.
Checks for unused monies may be made out to the WCSC.
Please note, that the money granted can not be used for anything other than the intended grant agreement. If the scope of your event/project changes, you will need to return the funds, and request another grant from the WCSC.
How to Apply for Grant:
The Grants Committee will only review applications submitted through the online application. A PDF or email request will not be accepted.
Answer ALL questions on the application, including a budget and complete contact information. Supplying a detailed budget is required and helpful.
Be concise and thorough, especially with regard to how the grant will be used and how many individuals will benefit. To expedite the process, answer with as much detail as necessary.
Submit your Grant Application by the 15th of the month for consideration at the next Grants Committee Meeting.
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS starting July 2025
Grant applications will no longer be submitted through the AwardSpring platform. Please use this link to submit your application!
Questions?Please contact the WCSC Grants Committee Chair
