Franklin County Community Foundation Grant Guidelines
This grant funds innovative, research-driven nonprofit projects in Franklin County, PA, focusing on measurable community impact in areas like education, health, environment, and special populations.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates: April 17, 2026 (Draft review request) | May 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per grant; additional $10,000 available in 2026 for housing-related needs.
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative nonprofit projects addressing community needs and quality of life in Franklin County, PA.
Key Information: Applicants may request a draft review up to 2 weeks before the deadline.
Description
The Franklin County Community Foundation, a regional arm of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), offers an annual competitive grant program for nonprofit organizations serving Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The program emphasizes investment in innovative, collaborative solutions to local challenges, prioritizing projects with measurable outcomes, potential for replication, and plans for sustainability beyond the grant term. Funding targets a broad range of areas including arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health and human services, housing stability, early childhood education, and support for special populations such as the elderly, those with special needs, and children requiring accessibility accommodations.
