Erie Women's Fund
2025 Erie Women’s Fund Major Grant
Our Major Grant is open and accepting applications!
We are seeking innovative proposals for projects that address the needs of women and families in any of the following areas:
- Economic Stability
- Education Access and Quality
- Health Care Access and Quality
- Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Social and Community Context
The 2025 grant will be $100,000 and should be able to show significant, measurable outputs within a 12-month time frame. We are looking for bold ideas that will produce positive changes in the lives of women and families in Erie.
To see if you are eligible, please check out our RFP below. Our grant portal will open on February 21. Please submit the application no later than April 18.
The Erie Women's Fund is dedicated to Empowering Women and Families. Since the beginning in 2007, this group has given more than $1,100,000 to local nonprofits that align with our mission. EWF provides financial grants, hosts enriching educational forums, and engages members through informational meetings and social gatherings.
Getting Involved:
The Erie Women's Fund is open to new members all year round. Becoming a member means you get to vote on our $100,000 annual grant, are given the opportunity to join any of our four committees, and receive access to all of our events throughout the year!
Please commit as you are able:
- Platinum ($2,500+ annually)
- Gold ($1,000 annually)
- Silver ($500 annually)
- Bronze ($250 annually)
Please join by selecting Join Now, or by mailing a check to The Erie Community Foundation at 459 West 6th Street, Erie PA 16507.
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Are you already a member of The Erie Women's Fund and would like to be more involved? Click here for information on the Erie Women's Fund Membership Committees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for some frequently asked questions about the Erie Women's Fund.
You can find a copy of our bylaws here.
Read the 2022 Annual Report:
From the Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for hosting engaging, enriching and timely events for all of EWF membership.
Upcoming Education Session: April 9th; Webinar Q & A with Jordan Pine, CEO and Founder of Greenlight Operations
Past Education Sessions:
1. January 15th; Modern-Day Slavery: Human Trafficking
2. November 6th; Volunteering with Purpose: Women Leading the Way
3. May 23rd; Poverty Simulation with United Way of Erie County
In 2020, we created the Three-Part Series on Systemic Racism to inform our membership of the local impact of this important issue. Through the three-part series, our members are able to hear from local psychologists, historians, educators and leadership of how it affects our community.
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