Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant

Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Summary

The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund provides essential grants aimed at empowering women and girls by removing barriers to workforce entry and education. This initiative addresses critical issues such as childcare affordability, transportation, and skill gaps, which hinder many from achieving self-sufficiency. Organizations dedicated to supporting these women and girls are encouraged to apply for funding to make a tangible difference in their lives.

Overview

Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund awards grants to programs that break the cycle of poverty by eliminating or addressing barriers for Berks County girls and/or women who want to enter or re-enter the workforce or seek the education they need to do so. For many women, employment is not only a matter of empowerment; it’s a matter of survival. Barriers such as the ability to afford adequate childcare, a lack of transportation, a gap in skills, limited access to dental care or healthcare, or a lack of information about their options keep some women and girls from reaching their full potential. If your organization makes a difference in the lives of women and girls in Berks County by helping them discover or navigate their way to gainful employment, and ultimately, self-sufficiency, we encourage you to apply for a grant from the Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. EligibilityIs your organization a 501(c)3 nonprofit?Will your project/program serve girls and/or women in Berks County?

Ineligibility

IneligibilityAre you affiliated with Inperium Inc.? Inperium, Inc. and its affiliates are temporary ineligible to apply for funding at Berks County Community Foundation. Inperium, Inc. doesn't meet the foundation's standards set for grantees.