Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund
Forecasted
The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund supports Orthodox Church missions and community health projects in Lycoming County through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.
Funder: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (online application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically capped at $5,000 per project; total available to grant is ~$32,500 annually.
Summary: Supports initiatives aligned with the Orthodox Church in America’s mission and community health services in Lycoming County, PA.
Key Information: Applications are by invitation only; nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship required.
Description
The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund, managed by the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, aims to preserve and advance the teaching, mission, and ministry of the Orthodox Church in America and its related organizations. In addition to church-related initiatives, the Fund supports community health services in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, particularly for individuals unable to afford care or people with disabilities. The Fund encourages projects that are innovative, catalytic, and demonstrate the potential for broad impact within both the religious and local community contexts.
