Grant programs that benefit youth, women and girls accepting applications

Two grant programs that address issues affecting local youth, women, and girls will accept applications from Berks County organizations until January 24, 2022.

To apply for a grant, use Berks County Community Foundation’s online application system. Applicants must create an account to access the system: http://bccf.link/grants

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1) The Youth and Philanthropy Fund of Berks County Community Foundation provides grants to Berks County programs that address youth-related issues that are considered critical needs by the Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Board, which is managed in conjunction with the Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading, a program of VOiCEup Berks.

The Youth Advisory Board has decided that it will award grants this school year to organizations that, through education or programs, promote the awareness/importance of mental health, serve/support those who are struggling with their mental health, or create preventative solutions to decrease the scope and severity of mental health issues.

2) The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund of Berks County Community Foundation 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.

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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, apply for a grant from the Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund.

The Power of the Purse is a program of Berks County Community Foundation. Learn more here: https://bccf.org/pop/

Applications will be accepted from 11/23/21 until 1/24/2022 for both programs.

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