Kern Community Foundation – The Women's and Girls' Fund

Grant for Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls

$25k

Amount

Cash

Oct 16, 2026

Deadline

3 weeks left

California

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Foundation

Women & Girls
Education
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Economic Empowerment
Human Services & Social Welfare

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About this grant

Supports nonprofit organizations delivering programs focused on Education and Daily-Life Knowledge for women and girls in Kern County, with priority domains including Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning, Life Skills and Economic Mobility, Health Education and Safety. Organizations must benefit women and/or girls in Kern County and align with the fund's 2026–2030 grantmaking policy.

What you get

Grant award up to $25,000
Share of approximately $100,000 in total competitive grant allocations

How to apply

Letter of Intent (LOI) submitted online by October 16, 2026
Full application packet (by invitation only, due January 6, 2027)
Virtual interview with Grants Advisory Committee (January 27, 2027)

Eligibility

Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have 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 2026 may not apply
Previous awardees with outstanding follow-up reports must complete those reports before applying

The funder

Kern Community Foundation's mission is growing community and growing philanthropy.

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