Apr 19, 2018 1 min read

WOMEN of Southwestern PA Inc. (Women Organized to Mentor, Empower and Network) is accepting funding requests from local non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable and community organizations. Submission deadline is May 14 and decisions will be made in June.

In 2017, WOMEN returned $63,527 to Western Pennsylvania organizations for specific projects. The money was funded by profits from the annual Symphony of Food – A Chef’s Showcase dinner held each year in January.

To qualify, an organization must provide service in Allegheny, Washington, Fayette or Greene counties, have IRS 501(c)(3) status, receive no federal funds for the specific projects, and benefit women’s, children’s or family interests.

Applicants are asked to go to www.womenofswpa.org and print and complete the Grant Application Form, attach a copy of non-profit status, specify the amount requested (up to $2,500), and send to WOMEN of Southwestern PA Inc., c/o Philanthropy Committee, P.O. Box 1112, McMurray, PA 15317.