This opportunity has expanded to include the Erie Community Foundation's full suite of Community Impact Grant Programs, broadening the scope beyond just the Furchak Ferko Grant. You can now apply for several new funding tracks with awards ranging from $2,500 up to $250,000 depending on the specific program. Be sure to review the updated schedule, as multiple new deadlines have been added between May 2026 and April 2027 to accommodate these different grants.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 24, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | January 29, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | April 17, 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$250,000+ depending on grant program; most awards range from $5,000 (Hovis) to $250,000 (Shaping Tomorrow); special grants up to $100,000 (Emerging Erie, Erie Women’s Fund Major), and $10,000–$30,000 (Acorn, LGBT, Furchak Ferko).
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led programs and initiatives in Erie County, PA, addressing health, education, economic growth, community development, and regional vitality.