Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program

Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $30,000
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Summary

The Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program, established by Margaret Furchak Ferko, aims to address critical community gaps affecting women and families in Erie County. With an annual grant budget of approximately $30,000, it supports projects in areas such as transportation, healthcare, workforce training, housing, childcare, and food insecurity. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, while for-profit and certain other projects are excluded. This initiative is a vital resource for community development.

Overview

Furchak-Ferko Annual Grant Program Furchak Ferko Grants address community gaps impacting local women and families, including transportation, healthcare, workforce training/education, housing, childcare, and food insecurity. This grant program was made possible by a legacy donor, Margaret Furchak Ferko, and is now a program of The Erie Women’s Fund. Grant awards vary each year but are approximately $30,000. Projects that address community gaps and impact local women and families will be funded. Project Categories We are seeking proposals for projects in the following areas that address varied community gaps that impact local women and children: Transportation Health Workforce training/education Housing Child care Food Healthcare

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications may be submitted by any Erie County 501(c)3 organization.

Ineligibility

Applications for for-profit, sectarian religious activities, fund-raising solely, or hospitality projects will not be considered.You are not eligible to apply this year if you received funding from the Erie Women’s Fund within the last twelve months – from either the Major Grant or the previous year’s Furchak Ferko grant.