Woman’s Exchange of Reading Fund

The Woman’s Exchange of Reading Fund provides grants to assist Berks County artisans in the pursuit of perfecting their art, trade, or craft. Assistance could be, but is not limited to: advanced training in their art, trade, or craft; special equipment or tools needed for their art, trade, or craft; or education on the distribution or sale of their art, trade, or craft.  

An artisan is defined as: 
1) a worker who practices a trade or handicraft;
2) a person that produces something in limited quantities often using traditional methods.

Decisions are generally made within 14 days of receiving the reference form from the individual you list on the application.