The Erie Women’s Fund: Bridge Builders
The Erie Women’s Fund: Bridge Builders supports nonprofits with funding for programs, equipment, supplies, and other charitable needs to help them deliver services to women and families.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000
Summary: A flexible pilot grant program supporting nonprofits serving women and/or families through programs, equipment, supplies, and other charitable needs.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in Erie County or demonstrate service to a sizable Erie County population; fiscal sponsorship is permitted.
Description
The Erie Women’s Fund: Bridge Builders is a pilot grant program from the Erie Community Foundation for nonprofits serving women and/or families. Designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind, it supports programs, equipment, supplies, and other charitable needs. Its scope includes both program activities and the practical resources nonprofits need to deliver services.
Bridge Builders sits within the Foundation’s broader grant opportunities supporting programs, projects, and initiatives that respond to community-identified needs in the region. The Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs emphasize alignment with its strategic goals and its vision of a united, vibrant, and thriving region for all. Those broader priorities encompass health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
