This grant funds innovative, high-impact nonprofit projects that directly benefit Lycoming County, focusing on measurable outcomes, collaboration, and community-wide solutions.
Funder: First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants of $250,000–$500,000; total pool up to $2.5M; single-year awards only.
Summary: Highly competitive grant supporting innovative nonprofit projects benefiting Lycoming County residents.
Key Information: Only nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects serving Lycoming County are eligible; strict eligibility and use-of-funds rules apply.
This grant cycle, administered by the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), supports nonprofit programs or projects that directly benefit residents of Lycoming County. The program is designed to fund initiatives with broad community impact, innovative approaches to local needs, measurable outcomes, financial sustainability, and a collaborative spirit among organizations. Proposals are reviewed by a special committee of current and former FCFP board members, and the competition is intense, with preference for projects that leverage additional funding and avoid duplicating existing efforts.