The 2025 grant application for the Power of the Purse funding has been released.
The Power of the Purse – a women’s giving circle established with Legacy Regional Community Foundation – is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations that align with their mission “to better the lives of women and children in Cowley County.”
Eligible applicant organizations include 501c3 organizations, quasi-governmental entities, and service clubs willing to team up with a qualified organization. For more information and to download the application visit www.legacyregionalfoundation.org.
Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging community within the circle and with those they serve, educating and increasing awareness of local need, as well as building a network to catalyze positive change Power of the Purse (POP) has given $329,600 in grants and scholarships since the giving circle was established in 2007.
POP operates by combining membership contributions to form a fund from which grants are awarded. In 2024, organizations receiving grant funding included Angels in the Attic, Cowley Cares Coalition/Eagle Nest Inc., Elevate Cowley County, Legacy Regional Community Foundation, Soroptimist International of Arkansas City, Soroptimist International of Winfield and Winfield Community Food Pantry.
For membership information or a grant application, contact Legacy at (620) 221-7224.
