County grantKern County, CA

The Women's and Girls' Fund Grantmaking Program

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 allocated; maximum individual award $25,000
By when
Closed Nov 14, 2025Opens October 1, 2025Letters of Intent due November 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time; Full applications due February 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
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Checked Jun 13, 2026

About this grant

The Women's and Girls' Fund at Kern Community Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2026–2027 competitive grant cycle, allocating approximately $100,000 with maximum awards of $25,000 per organization. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a fiscal sponsor, serve women and/or girls in Kern County, and align with the fund's focus areas of Mental Health & Social Emotional Learning, Life Skills & Economic Mobility, Health Education & Safety, and Priority Populations.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Organizations must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or a fiscal sponsor; must have a presence in Kern County; must benefit women and/or girls in Kern County; must meet Kern Community Foundation's eligibility guidelines. Grantees who received WGF grants in Spring 2025 may not apply for WGF 2026 funding. Previous awardees with outstanding follow-up reports must complete them before applying.
Nonprofit (501c3)Fiscal Sponsor OK

Topics

Women & GirlsMental HealthEducationHealth & Medical

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