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2026-2027 GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The mission of Women United is “To invest in the betterment of Lancaster County women” through their vision – “Achieve impactful change in the education, financial stability, and health of Lancaster County women.”

Each year, Women United grants rotate through the three focus areas within their mission. This funding model was introduced in 2019, with the focus of promoting financial stability through further education and the increased financial empowerment of Lancaster County women.

2026 Grants Focus

The focus of the 2026 – 2027 grant cycle is to better the lives of Lancaster County women and teen girls by promoting women’s health initiatives. 

Examples of programs or initiatives considered in this funding focus include but are not limited to those that:

• Physical health and preventive care
• Screening and wellness programs
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle
• Safety and violence prevention

The funding period will begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027.  

Grant Range

Grant amounts will range from $10,000 (minimum) to $20,000 (maximum) per grantee.  

Eligibility

The program/initiative to be funded must align with the stated grant focus and benefit Lancaster County women and teen girls. Organizations or lead fiscal agents need to have a current 501(c)3 designation from the IRS and comply with United Way’s Inclusiveness Policy.

Application Process

The grant application will open at 8:00 a.m on Monday, February 9, 2026, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. 

All applications that meet minimum requirements will be evaluated by a designated Review Committee. Applications will be scored using a standardized rubric. Finalists will be selected based on these scores and invited to present to Women United members and their guests at the “Annual Women United Meeting“. Women United members will vote after the presentations to determine the final grants to be funded.

Finalists will be notified TBD. 

Applications must include: 

1. Grant Application Responses 

2. IRS Nonprofit Determination Letter 

3. Program Budget 

4. IRS Form 990 

5. Annual Audit or financial review by an independent CPA within the last 12 months 

6. W-9 Form  

Link to the Women United application coming soon.  

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Grant Process Timeline

For additional questions or need further assistance, please email WomenUnited@uwlanc.org.