Through grantmaking, members of The Women’s and Girls’ Fund at Kern Community Foundation become philanthropists and advocates of positive social change. We rely on a commissioned study from Mount St. Mary’s University (Report on the Status of Women + Girls in Kern County) which analyzes data and the participation of community members to identify an area of focus every five years. The focus area selected for 2021-2025 is Education. It was selected from the five categories of concern: Education, Economic Well-being, Women and the STEM Professions, Family and Home, and Health and Safety.
We value social change grantmaking that focuses on long-term solutions to societal problems facing women and girls in all parts of Kern County. Additional information on the focus area and what we are looking for is available in our grantmaking policy. The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Grantmaking Policy (See link under “Eligibility” below).
Latest Brochure from The Women’s and Girls’ Fund (Coming Soon).
Read about our past grantees below.
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund past grantees.
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Letter of Intent (LOI) for the 2026 – 2027 Competitive Grant Cycle
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund (WGF), a Leadership Initiative of Kern Community Foundation, announces approximately $100,000 for competitive grant allocations in its 19th competitive grant cycle, with the maximum individual award being $25,000. Organizations interested in applying should have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation or a fiscal sponsor. All organizations seeking funds must have a presence in Kern County, benefit women and/or girls in Kern County, and meet Kern Community Foundation’s eligibility guidelines.
Eligibility
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Grantmaking Policy.
Selected nonprofits may submit full applications on the Foundation’s Online Grant Platform.
Grantmaking Cycle*
Coming this fall.