County grantKern County, CA

The Women's and Girls' Fund 2027-2028 Competitive Grant Cycle

Offered by Kern Community Foundation

Found automatically on kernfoundation.org/what-we-do/kcf-community-initiatives/the-womens-and-girls-fund/grantmaking. Check details with the funder before applying.

Who can apply
Nonprofits
How much
Up to $25,000Approximately $100,000 total available; maximum individual award is $25,000.
By when
Closed Oct 16Opens September 1, 2026Letters of Intent due online October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Full application packets due January 6, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
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Checked Oct 4, 2026

About this grant

The Women's and Girls' Fund at Kern Community Foundation offers approximately $100,000 in competitive grants for its 22nd cycle, with a maximum individual award of $25,000. The 2026-2030 focus area is Education + Daily-Life Knowledge, with priority domains including Mental Health & Social Emotional Learning, Life Skills & Economic Mobility, Health Education & Safety, and Priority Populations and Settings. Grants support long-term solutions to societal problems facing women and girls in Kern County.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or a fiscal sponsor, have a presence in Kern County, benefit women and/or girls in Kern County, and meet Kern Community Foundation's eligibility guidelines. Grantees who received WGF grants in Spring 2026 may not apply for WGF 2027 funding. Previous awardees with outstanding follow-up reports must complete them before applying.
Nonprofit (501c3)Fiscal Sponsor OK

Topics

EducationMental HealthHealth & MedicalWorkforce & EmploymentWomen & Girls

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