Erie Community Foundation Grants

Pilot grants of up to $5,000 for organizations serving women and families in Erie County, supporting programs, equipment, supplies, or other charitable needs. Applicants need not request the full amount. Continuation in future years has not been determined. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be nonprofits serving women and families in Erie County.; Organizations that receive EWF funding must wait 12 months following receipt of funding before applying again; eligibility also depends on each grant cycle’s requirements.; Applicants are encouraged to review the Request for Proposals and apply by October 30, 2026.. Geography served: Erie County. Deadline: Applications are open October 1 through October 30, 2026..

Supports free, open community events benefiting underserved or marginalized communities, providing community education, celebrating diversity and advancing multicultural values. Awards typically do not exceed $2,500, but higher awards have been made in exceptional cases. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Eligible applicants: Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or use a fiscal sponsor under the Foundation’s general guidelines.; Applicants must be located in or serve a sizable population in Erie County, PA.; Applicants must not already have received a Community Impact or Marketing Sponsorship during the current year.; Events must be free, open to the public and prioritize marginalized or underserved communities.; Ideally, events should be in accessible spaces along public transportation routes.; Events must have an articulated diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.; Events should include education and introspection opportunities rather than simply entertainment.; Individuals are not eligible.; For-profit businesses are not eligible.; Events requiring admission tickets or registration fees are not eligible.; All requests must be submitted online through GOapply; emailed or mailed requests are not considered.; Awarded organizations must complete a sponsorship invoice form in GOapply before receiving a check.; Organizations are advised to submit applications for review at least six months before the event.; Although there is no restriction on the number of sponsorship applications, multiple event sponsorship awards in one year are highly unlikely because funds are limited.; In general, grants are not issued to scholarship funds.; In general, grants are not issued for deficit reduction.; In general, grants are not issued for endowment campaigns.; In general, grants are not issued for sectarian religious activities.; In general, grants are not issued as reimbursement for expenses already incurred.. Geography served: Erie County.