The Fund for Women & Girls Grant
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant by the Foundation For Enhancing Communities funds innovative projects that advance health, education, and equity for women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Draft review request) | May 2027 (Full application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; annual competition; typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Supports projects that empower and improve the lives of women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania through collective philanthropy and strategic funding.
Key Information: Draft reviews available up to two weeks before deadline; only nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
This annual grant, administered by the Foundation For Enhancing Communities, aims to broaden awareness and provide actionable solutions for issues affecting women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania. The program supports nonprofit-led projects that advance economic self-sufficiency, health and safety, educational opportunities, and systems change for women and girls, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Funding is intended for innovative projects that create lasting impact and empower women and girls, particularly those addressing barriers related to class, economic status, ethnicity, gender identity, and more.
