Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Lancaster County
  • Located in Lancaster County and benefit Lancaster County women over the age of 18

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Abide by a non-discrimination policy.
  • Comply with United Way’s Patriot Act policy.
  • Up to $60,000 available, with grants ranging from $20,000 (minimum) to $30,000 (maximum).

Overview

The Women United Grant aims to enhance the education, economic mobility, and health of women in Lancaster County. By investing in educational initiatives that promote technical and employment skills, this grant seeks to empower women and improve their financial stability. Grants range from $20,000 to $30,000, with a total funding pool of up to $60,000. Organizations must meet specific eligibility criteria to ensure they effectively serve women over 18 in the community.

Mission:

  • To advance the education, economic mobility, and health of our community by mobilizing resources, people, and organizations.
  • Vision:
  • An equitable Lancaster County where every individual has an opportunity to succeed, and the entire community thrives as a result.
  • Women United Grant

The mission of Women United is “To invest in the betterment of Lancaster County women” through the vision “Achieve impactful change in the health, education, and financial stability of Lancaster County women.”
Each year, the grant will rotate through the 3 aspects of Women United’s focus areas, starting last year with promoting financial stability through further education and increased financial empowerment of Lancaster County women.
The objective of this grant cycle is to better the lives of Lancaster County women by promoting women’s education initiatives (technical and employment skills).

Eligibility

Eligibility for funding will be determined based on the assessment of the following:Services must be located in Lancaster County and benefit Lancaster County women over the age of 18;Services must align with grant objective (listed above);Organizations or Lead fiscal agents meet the following requirements:Current 501(c)3 designation from IRSRegistered with the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations unless otherwise exemptIRS Form 990W-9 FormAnnual audit or financial review by an independent CPA within last 12 monthsAbide by a non-discrimination policyComply with United Way’s Patriot Act policyUp to $60,000 available, with grants ranging from $20,000 (minimum) to $30,000 (maximum).

What United Way of Lancaster County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
29
Total given
$3.65M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$7,425–$1.49M
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 60%. Top recipient cities: Lancaster, PA; Paradise, PA; Millersville, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Lancaster General Health · Lancaster, PA

    Nfp/first food grant

    $1.49M

  • Donor Designated Pledges

    Designation

    $1.45M

  • Loft Community Partnership · Millersville, PA

    Level up & launch, joint funding, kelloggs summer hunger

    $60K

  • Assets · Lancaster, PA

    Level up & launch, women united

    $60K

  • Community Action Partnership · Lancaster, PA

    Food & shelter funding, level up & launch

    $58K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Nonprofits
  • Education

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