Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups by April 1

Rockwall Women’s League is asking nonprofit organizations that serve Rockwall County to submit written grant requests by April 1, 2026, as the group prepares to disburse funds raised at its annual charity ball. The League reported $56,471 awarded to area organizations for the 2024–2025 year and $160,000 awarded in scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors.

The League’s announcement on its official site sets a submission window, saying, “Starting February 1st - April 1st 2026, Grant requests should be submitted in writing and mailed to: Rockwall Women's League, PO Box 383, Rockwall, TX 75087 or email to rockwallwl@gmail.com.” The mailing address is Rockwall Women’s League, PO Box 383, Rockwall, TX 75087.

Applications must establish nonprofit status and explain program details. To be considered, organizations “must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization must serve Rockwall County.” Required materials listed across announcements include program name, program description, program beneficiaries, amount requested or desired amount, the intended use and benefit of the amount requested, previous two years’ financial statements, and a submitted press release.

The Dallas Morning News summary by Tommy Cummings reiterates the content and provides an alternate paperwork route: “The Rockwall Women’s League is accepting grant requests from nonprofit organizations in Rockwall County. Requests should include the desired amount, as well as the intended use and benefit of the amount requested. The deadline for submissions is April 1. Paperwork should be emailed to ppoole@bjpoolelaw.com or mailed to Patti Poole at P.O. Box 383, Rockwall, Texas 75087. For more information about the Women’s League disbursement process, contact Poole at ppoole@bjpoolelaw.com or 972-771-7343.”

That introduces a discrepancy applicants should note: the Rockwall Women’s League official contact email is listed as rockwallwl@gmail.com while DallasNews lists ppoole@bjpoolelaw.com and provides Patti Poole’s phone number, 972-771-7343. The League’s site also identifies Karen Myers as a contact for grant questions at rwltreasurer2025@gmail.com. Mailed submissions should use the consistent PO Box 383 address.

RWL’s public materials underscore how the charity ball funds are allocated: “Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors.” The League’s 2025 disbursement list names beneficiaries that received a share of the $56,471 total, including Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas, Camp Summit, Children’s Advocacy Center, Empower 7, Friends of Rockwall County Library, Grace Clinic, Greater Youth Symphony, Helping Hands RWL Children’s Medical Fund, Hope Drawing, and Kiwanis Rockwall County.

Applicants planning submissions should include the specified program documentation and financial statements and direct paperwork to Rockwall Women’s League, PO Box 383, Rockwall, TX 75087, or to the email address listed on the League announcement. Submissions received through April 1, 2026 will be considered for grants and scholarships funded from proceeds of the League’s annual fundraising charity ball.