Erie Women’s Fund: Major Grant
Forecasted
Erie Women’s Fund: Major Grant supports nonprofits with funding for programs, projects, and initiatives that empower women and families in the Erie region and address community-identified needs.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000
Summary: Supports nonprofit work that empowers women and families in the Erie region and responds to community-identified needs.
Key Information: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and be located in or substantially serve Erie County.
Description
The Erie Women’s Fund Major Grant is offered by the Erie Community Foundation through the Erie Women’s Fund. It supports nonprofits working to empower women and families in the Erie region. The grant sits within the Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Programs, which fund programs, projects, and initiatives addressing community-identified needs, advancing the Foundation’s strategic goals, and supporting its vision of a united, vibrant, and thriving region for all.
The Foundation’s broader grantmaking areas include health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality. These areas provide context for its community investment, while the Major Grant’s stated focus is the empowerment of women and families.
