[Erie Community Foundation](https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org)

August 28, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Approx. $30,000 per award; typically one-time funding for projects completed within 12 months

Supports projects addressing critical gaps impacting women and families in Erie County, PA, in areas such as transportation, healthcare, workforce training, housing, childcare, and food insecurity.

--- ## Description The Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko Grant, administered by the Erie Community Foundation, is designed to support nonprofit-led projects that address urgent needs and community gaps affecting women and families in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Priority areas include transportation, healthcare access, workforce training and education, housing stability, childcare, and food insecurity. The grant seeks to foster a more equitable and thriving region by funding initiatives that deliver measurable benefits to local women and families and align with the Foundation’s broader community impact goals. --- ## Due Dates - August 28, 2026: Full application deadline (annual cycle; next anticipated deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: Approximately $30,000 per project - Funding is usually one-time and must be expended within 12 months of receipt --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, **or** have a fiscal sponsor that is a qualified 501(c)(3). - The organization must be located in Erie County, PA, **or** serve a sizable population within Erie County. - Projects must directly benefit women and families in Erie County and address gaps in transportation, healthcare, workforce training/education, housing, childcare, or food insecurity. - Grants are **not** awarded to individuals, for-profit businesses, endowments, fundraising events, deficit reduction, sectarian religious activities, or reimbursement for expenses already incurred. --- ## Application Process - Review general and program-specific eligibility criteria on the [Erie Community Foundation grant opportunities page](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities#login). - Prepare a project proposal that clearly addresses a critical gap for women and families in Erie County, with defined goals and measurable outcomes. - Submit your application through the Foundation’s online portal by August 28, 2026. - Only online applications are accepted; faxed, mailed, or in-person submissions will not be considered. - If your organization does not have 501(c)(3) status, secure a fiscal sponsor and include a letter of agreement. - All applicants will be notified of funding decisions after review by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. --- ## Additional Information - Recent grantees include United Way of Erie, Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA, Second Harvest Food Bank of NWPA, Operation Warm, and Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network. - Grant recipients are required to submit a final report detailing how funds were used and the outcomes achieved. - The Foundation encourages projects that demonstrate community input, address service gaps, and align with broader community impact strategies. --- ## External Links - [Erie Community Foundation – Grant Opportunities](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities#login) - [Community Impact Focus Areas](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/community-impact/) - [Online Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/eriecommunityfoundation/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Feriecommunityfoundation) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Community Impact Team | [CI@ErieCommunityFoundation.org](mailto:CI@ErieCommunityFoundation.org) | (814) 454-0843 | [Contact Form](https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/contact) | ---

Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko Grant

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