2026 Catalyst for Change Grant
The Catalyst for Change Grant funds high-impact nonprofit projects in Fayette County, PA, aiming for sustainable, measurable community improvements that last beyond the one-year grant period.
Funder: Community Foundation of Fayette County
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline (projected) | April 2027: Full application deadline (for invited projects) (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project; one-year funding period.
Summary: Supports bold, high-impact nonprofit projects in Fayette County, PA, to ignite sustainable community change within one year.
Key Information: Attendance at a mandatory forum is required for eligibility; only projects attending a forum will be considered.
Description
The Catalyst for Change Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), is designed to spark meaningful and measurable change in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This opportunity invites nonprofits to propose projects—either new initiatives or enhancements to existing efforts—that address critical community needs. The program emphasizes projects that ignite economic opportunities and provide sustainable, lasting solutions, with the expectation that impact will extend well beyond the one-year funding period. Collaboration between organizations is encouraged but not required, and applicants are challenged to consider matching funds for all or part of their request.
Applicants must attend a mandatory in-person forum to be eligible, and the application process includes a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), a full application (by invitation), and a presentation for finalists. Funding is for projects to be carried out within a one-year period.
