Pennsylvania Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley that support women's health initiatives, particularly those focused on breast and gynecologic cancers, education, and fitness programs for women.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania that work to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities by promoting equity, health, and safety.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to improve the wellbeing of women and families by addressing critical issues such as transportation, healthcare, education, housing, childcare, and food insecurity.

The City of York is accepting applications for its Education, Empowerment & Enhancement (3E) Grant Program. Donor Name: City of York State: Pennsylvania City: York Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small business owners may be awarded up to $5,000 through the City of York 3E Grant Program supported by ARPA funds. This grant program is intended to increase the operating capacity of small businesses owned by minorities, women, and people with disabilities through education and job training, empowerment and professional development, and enhancements to business operations – 3E’s. Eligibility Criteria The City’s ARPA grant programs are designed to support residents, organizations, programs, and activities that benefit City of York residents and community. Per the Final Rule, the U.S. Treasury recognizes small businesses located within a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) area as disproportionately impacted and eligible to receive funding for this program. Qualifying expenses must be related to the following: Education (classes, certificates, training), Empowerment (retreats, workshops, coaching), and Enhancement (new software, products, equipment) for business owners and/or their employees to promote business growth and stability. The City of York is required by law to obtain the following information from all grant program applicants. This information is used by the City to determine the eligibility of the applicant under US Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) guidelines. You must meet all eligibility criteria and submit ALL the required documentation to be considered for the grant. The information you provide on this form will be kept confidential. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Additional Requirements Business must be majority owned by a minority, woman, or person with a disability. Earn $500,000 or less in annual gross revenues. Must be registered, licensed, and in good standing on all City taxes and obligations. Business must be physically located within a QCT in the City of York. No owners have been convicted of financial crimes within the past three years. Eligible costs must occur within a year of receiving grant funds. For more information, visit City of York.

This program provides micro-grants to woman-owned small businesses in York County, Pennsylvania, to support improvements that foster growth and enhance customer experience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards and partner organizations in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration among businesses and address workforce needs within priority industry sectors.

The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is offering a grant for non-profit organizations in Blair County, Pennsylvania, to fund projects that empower women and promote acceptance and inclusion, with a focus on workshops, educational events, and direct service projects, to be utilized within the year 2025.

Cindy's Wind Fund for Women and Girls Grants, part of the Community Grants Program by the Community Foundation of Greene County, awards two $500 grants annually during the Community Grant cycles with deadlines on June 1 and October 1. This fund focuses on supporting projects that help women and girls in Greene County, Pennsylvania, reach their full potential through information programs, direct services, special activities, and more. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations, including churches, educational organizations, and government agencies, with proposals aimed at empowering women and girls. Grant renewed every year. Grant Spring Annual deadline: June 1st

The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is to broaden the awareness of and response to issues affecting women and girls through the power of collective philanthropy. Donor Name: The Fund for Women & Girls State: Pennsylvania County: Cumberland County (PA), Dauphin County (PA), Franklin County (PA), Lebanon County (PA), Perry County (PA), York County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Created in 2000, The Fund for Women & Girls has been working for nearly two decades to and continues to strengthen its primary goals: To recruit 1,000 individuals to join the Dream Team by each making a gift of $1,000 which will be used to create a lasting endowment of $1 million to support women and girls now, and far into the future. Make grants annually to local nonprofit organizations that focus on bettering the lives of women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry, and the Dillsburg Area. Funding Priorities To further its mission, The Fund for Women & Girls utilizes four Funding Priorities which seek to support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by: Providing opportunities to address basic needs or develop economic self-sufficiency. Providing opportunities to strengthen and address health and safety needs. Providing opportunities for education. Providing opportunities to invest in systems and sustainable change efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion The Fund for Women & Girls is seeking proposals that are change making for local women & girls. Proposed projects may seek to strengthen and/or sustain existing programs, expand existing programs or be brand new Proposals must be focused on service to women, service to girls, service to women & girls or service to those who identify as such Proposals must have lasting value and provide a plan for sustainability beyond the grant term. Funding Information Up to $15,000. Eligibility Criteria  The Fund for Women & Girls will make grants to programs/initiatives that serve women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, and the Dillsburg Area of York County. All money must be distributed through nonpro.t organizations federally determined as 501(c)(3) entities. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may engage a Fiscal sponsor to administer their grant funds. For more information, visit TFEC.

The Fund for Racial Justice and Equity, powered by United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, is offering grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations led by and serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities, to support programs in leadership development, economic advancement, health and wellness, and stories of Black and Brown excellence and success.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania to create educational programs that promote fishing and boating, focusing on attracting new participants, retaining current ones, and reactivating former anglers and boaters.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs within the building and construction trades, specifically targeting historically underserved populations in Pennsylvania.

The Elk County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Women Who Care Grant Program. Donor Name: Elk County Community Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Elk County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Women Who Care strives to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy in order to strengthen community by providing funds and assistance to issues that are important to families. The Women Who Care Fund welcomes grant applications as part of its mission to provide funding for projects that have the most impact for the families in communities. Funding Information Maximum annual award from Women Who Care is $5000. Eligibility Criteria Awards are limited to nonprofit charitable organizations with current exempt status as defined by the Internal Revenue Code – Section 501(c)(3) and schools or municipalities. Limitations of Women Who Care Awards Women Who Care does not make awards to individuals. make awards for capital campaigns or to fund endowments. fund the same project more than once – unless there are unusual circumstances. fund organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology. fund advertising, dinner galas or other fundraising events. fund contributions to the general fund of an organization. fund overhead administrative cost exceeding 10% of request. The applications recommended to the membership will be based on: Quality of the Project/Services Number of Individuals Served Management of the Project. For more information, visit Elk County Community Foundation.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is accepting applications for the Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund to improve the lives of low-income residents in Sewickley and the surrounding communities. Donor Name: The Pittsburgh Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Allegheny County (PA), Beaver County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Types of Grants Recognizing that nonprofits need flexible support that allows them to adapt to changing community needs, they offer applicants the opportunity to apply for two types of grant support: Project/Program Support:  Funds are used to develop and/or implement a specific set of programmatic activities. These grants are usually time-bound and aimed at achieving specific goals and milestones. General Operating Support: Funds can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its mission. This means that the grant award can be used to cover day-to-day activities or ongoing expenses such as administrative salaries, rent and office supplies, etc., as well as for program costs, software and hardware purchases, and professional development. Priorities  Foundation will prioritize funding for organizations that reflect one or more of the following: Are representative of the communities they serve. Intentionally serve Black, Indigenous, Latino and people of color communities. Address the intersection of race with other groups that experience marginalization (i.e., LGBTQIA, disability, women, age, immigration status, etc.). Have a mission and/or programs that seek to advance racial justice. Have an established history in the communities in which it works. Primarily serves communities disproportionately impacted by poverty. Funding Information Duration: Generally, grants will be awarded for no more than two years due to limited availability of funds. Amounts: One-year grants generally range from $10,000 to $75,000. Two-year grants will generally not exceed $150,000. Actual grant amounts are determined based on staff review of each individual application and consideration of the funding available at the time the application is received. In limited situations, proposals that align with one or more of the grantmaking focus areas and with racial justice, and that clearly demonstrate the need and potential impact, may be considered for a larger grant. Organization leaders should have a conversation with a program officer before submitting a request for more than $150,000. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for grantmaking support, your nonprofit organization must be: Located within Allegheny County or Beaver County. Demonstrate service to residents in Sewickley, Aliquippa, Ambridge, Haysville, Leetsdale, McKees Rocks and Coraopolis communities. Designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. (If your organization does not have 501(c)(3) status, you may apply utilizing a fiscal sponsor.) For more information, visit The Pittsburgh Foundation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in specific Pennsylvania counties to develop workforce skills and enhance economic development initiatives.

The Pittsburgh Foundations is accepting applications for its Direct Care and Medical Assistance for Specific Disease Areas grant. Donor Name: The Pittsburgh Foundation State: Pennsylvania County: Allegheny County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Robert N. Kohman Trust for Medical Assistance and Research Field of Interest Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation in 2003. A portion of the income from this fund “shall be used to help social service organizations providing direct care and assistance to people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and other serious afflictions of the general population.” The Foundation is now seeking proposals from organizations engaged in this work. Types of Grants Recognizing that nonprofits need flexible support that allows them to adapt to changing community needs, they offer applicants the opportunity to apply for two types of grant support: Project/Program Support:  Funds are used to develop and/or implement a specific set of programmatic activities. These grants are usually time-bound and aimed at achieving specific goals and milestones. General Operating Support: Funds can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its mission. This means that the grant award can be used to cover day-to-day activities or ongoing expenses such as administrative salaries, rent and office supplies, etc., as well as for program costs, software and hardware purchases, and professional development. Priorities  Foundation will prioritize funding for organizations that reflect one or more of the following: Are representative of the communities they serve. Intentionally serve Black, Indigenous, Latino and people of color communities. Address the intersection of race with other groups that experience marginalization (i.e., LGBTQIA, disability, women, age, immigration status, etc.). Have a mission and/or programs that seek to advance racial justice. Have an established history in the communities in which it works. Primarily serves communities disproportionately impacted by poverty. Grant Duration and Amounts Duration: Generally, grants will be awarded for no more than two years due to limited availability of funds. Amounts: One-year grants generally range from $10,000 to $75,000. Two-year grants will generally not exceed $150,000. Actual grant amounts are determined based on staff review of each individual application and consideration of the funding available at the time the application is received. In limited situations, proposals that align with one or more of the grantmaking focus areas and with racial justice, and that clearly demonstrate the need and potential impact, may be considered for a larger grant. Organization leaders should have a conversation with a program officer before submitting a request for more than $150,000. Eligibility Criteria  To qualify for a grant, your nonprofit organization must be: Located within Allegheny County and/or primarily serve Allegheny County residents (unless otherwise specified in the grant criteria). Designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. (If your organization does not have 501(c)(3) status, you may apply utilizing a fiscal sponsor.) For more information, visit The Pittsburgh Foundation.

This fellowship provides $10,000 to support AAPI women and gender-expansive individuals in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, or Georgia who are dedicated to creating impactful civic projects in their communities, along with mentorship and skills training.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County to support projects that improve the lives of women and children by addressing critical issues such as transportation, healthcare, education, housing, childcare, and food insecurity.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia that provide programs focused on preventing gun violence, mentoring girls, and offering trauma-informed services, particularly during the summer months.

Cindy's Wind Fund for Women and Girls Grants, part of the Community Grants Program by the Community Foundation of Greene County, awards two $500 grants annually during the Community Grant cycles with deadlines on June 1 and October 1. This fund focuses on supporting projects that help women and girls in Greene County, Pennsylvania, reach their full potential through information programs, direct services, special activities, and more. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations, including churches, educational organizations, and government agencies, with proposals aimed at empowering women and girls. Grant renewed every year. Grant Fall Annual deadline: October 1st