GHCF Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund Grant Guidelines
The GHCF Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund Grant supports science and knowledge-based projects that improve quality of life and inspire positive outcomes in specific Central Pennsylvania communities.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,700 per award; recent total annual funding ~$3,800–$5,000; project period is one calendar year.
Summary: Supports programs that enhance knowledge, quality of life, or inspire positive outcomes for communities in south-central Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Projects must serve specific Central PA counties; only 501(c)(3) nonprofits or those with a fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
The GHCF Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund Grant, administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), honors Benjamin Franklin’s legacy by supporting initiatives that increase knowledge, improve quality of life, or inspire positive outcomes for individuals and families in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, and Perry Counties, and the Dillsburg area of York County, Pennsylvania. Originating from Franklin’s 1789 will, the fund is dedicated to regional community betterment through targeted investments in local projects. Proposals are evaluated for alignment with the fund’s mission, clarity of need, defined activities, measurable outcomes, diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaborative partnerships.
