Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 United Way of Lancaster County Grant.
Donor Name: United Way of Lancaster County
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lancaster County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
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.
Focus Areas
- Education
- Educational opportunities are available through the unique partnerships they have established in Lancaster. Each of these was selected with equity as the goal, and focus on bringing new and advanced opportunities to the persons in the community who may not otherwise have access to them, or engage with them in quite the same way.
- Health
- Access to quality healthcare is one of the most pressing issues facing the community. United Way of Lancaster supports initiatives that expand access to vital and affordable healthcare programs that provide essential services to all individuals in our community.
- Economic Mobility
- The work to boost economic advantages focuses on supporting households who are employed, but have limited income and minimal assets. They partner with programs who help solve financial issues, offer more affordable (or free) options, and work to fill in the gaps for households who are facing economic hardships.
- Capacity Building
- United Way is on a mission to advance the education, health and economic mobility of our community by mobilizing resources, people, and organizations. They envision an equitable Lancaster County where every individual has an opportunity to succeed, and the entire community thrives as a result. They want to address complex community issues by investing in the basic building blocks that every person – and every community – need to thrive: education, health and economic mobility. They aim to serve individuals who are historically or currently marginalized and/or are suffering from systemic inequities that impede their ability to reach and maintain financial independence through family-sustaining employment.
Funding Information
Grant amounts will range from $10,000 (minimum) to $20,000 (maximum) per grantee.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit UWLC.
