Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation Grant Guidelines
MACF funds innovative nonprofit projects in Mechanicsburg to improve arts, community, education, environment, health, and housing stability, with special focus on community development and vulnerable populations.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 per project; one-year grant period (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027)
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving Mechanicsburg (zip codes 17050, 17055) for impactful projects in arts, community, education, environment, health, and housing stability.
Description
The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), offers an annual competitive grant program for nonprofit organizations serving the Mechanicsburg area (zip codes 17050 and 17055). The program funds innovative and collaborative projects that significantly enhance the quality of life and deliver positive outcomes for local individuals and families. Funding priorities include arts and culture, community development, education, environment, and health and human services, with special emphasis on community development, housing stability, hospice services, support for those with terminal and debilitating illnesses, and access to early childhood education.
