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Greenville Women Giving Marks 20 Years of Philanthropy, Announces 2026 Grant Cycle

October 8, 2025

GREENVILLE, SC, (DATE) —Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a philanthropic women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, marks 20 years of impact while announcing details for the 2026 grant cycle.

“Since 2006, GWG has awarded over $9 million to local nonprofits, and this milestone year continues that legacy with another cycle of impactful grants,” said Connie Lanzl, Co-Chair of GWG.

GWG awards grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 to Greenville County nonprofits in the areas of arts, education, environment, health, and human services. The 2026 application portal will open on January 2, 2026, and all applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Grant recipients will be announced at the GWG Annual Meeting on May 19, 2026.

To help applicants prepare, GWG will offer two information sessions:

• A pre-recorded webinar available on the GWG website beginning October 29, 2025 
• A live online Q&A session on November 5, 2025, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (registration required; rsvp to gwgrsvp@gmail.com by November 4 at 12:00 p.m.)

Nonprofits planning to apply are encouraged to submit an optional Application Interest Form by January 10, 2026. The online form does not commit an organization to apply but helps GWG organize its grant review process.

Over the past two decades, Greenville Women Giving has awarded 159 grants to 92 organizations, strengthening the community through collective giving. Today, GWG has nearly 500 members dedicated to advancing high-impact philanthropy across Greenville County.

Nonprofit organizations serving Greenville County in one of GWG’s five focus areas are encouraged to apply. For more information on the 2026 grant cycle, visit greenvillewomengiving.org or follow GWG on Facebook (@GreenvilleWomen).

About Greenville Women Giving
Greenville Women Giving is a philanthropic women’s collective giving organization and was created as a special initiative of the Community Foundation in 2006. Membership is open to all women who commit to the annual contribution. Together, members pool resources to award high-impact grants that support Greenville County nonprofits.  For information about membership, upcoming events, and grants, visit greenvillewomengiving.org or follow GWG on Facebook (@GreenvilleWomen).