Passion Grants
Lancaster County Community Foundation's Passion Grants fund diverse community projects in Lancaster County, including human services, environment, arts, inclusion, and early childhood development.
Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Eligibility screen deadline (to receive staff feedback) | April 2027: Draft application submission deadline (to receive staff feedback) | May 2027: Eligibility screen deadline (no feedback option) | May 2027: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $7,500–$37,000 depending on fund; some funds up to $117,000; most grants are one-year.
Summary: Supports projects in Lancaster County across human services, environment, arts, inclusion, early childhood, and more.
Description
Passion Grants, offered by the Lancaster County Community Foundation, are designed to empower community benefit organizations (CBOs) to address diverse needs and foster positive change in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The program funds projects in a broad range of impact areas, including human services, the environment, human rights and inclusion, the arts (both performing and visual), early childhood development, and initiatives based in Eastern Lancaster County. Specialized funds within the program target specific populations or issues, such as support for individuals impacted by illness or disability, environmental conservation, social justice, and arts programming. The grants are made possible by a variety of donor-advised and legacy funds, each with its own focus and award range.
