Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko Grant
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Erie Women’s Fund: Furchak Ferko Grant supports nonprofits addressing transportation, healthcare, education, housing, childcare, and food access gaps to meet the needs of Erie County women and families.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $30,000
Summary: Supports nonprofit work addressing gaps in transportation, healthcare, education, housing, childcare, and food access affecting local women and families.
Key Information: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and serve Erie County.
Description
The Furchak Ferko Grant is offered by the Erie Community Foundation through its Erie Women’s Fund. It supports work addressing community gaps that affect local women and families, with priorities spanning transportation, healthcare, workforce training and education, housing, childcare, and food insecurity.
The grant sits within the Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs, which support programs, projects, and initiatives responding to community-identified needs and advancing the Foundation’s strategic goals. These programs align with its vision of a united, vibrant, and thriving region for all. The Foundation’s broader funding areas include health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
