The Fund for Women & Girls Grant
This grant funds innovative, sustainable projects that improve the well-being, education, and economic self-sufficiency of women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (draft review request) | May 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; annual awards; typical grant size varies by project scope.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that empower and improve the lives of women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania through collective philanthropy.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor are eligible; project must directly benefit women and girls in specified PA counties.
Description
The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of the Foundation For Enhancing Communities, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations in South Central Pennsylvania to address the needs and advance the well-being of women and girls. The fund prioritizes projects that tackle basic needs, economic self-sufficiency, health and safety, education, and sustainable change in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proposals should be innovative, demonstrate lasting value, and include a plan for sustainability beyond the grant period. The program values broad participation, inclusivity, and measurable outcomes, targeting underserved or marginalized populations.
