Passion Grants
Lancaster County Community Foundation Passion Grants fund nonprofit projects advancing human services, environment, inclusion, arts, and early childhood development in Lancaster County, PA.
Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Eligibility screen submission deadline | April 2027: Draft application submission deadline for staff feedback | May 2027: Alternate eligibility screen deadline (no staff feedback) | May 2027: Final full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $7,500–$37,000 per fund; maximums by fund: Human Services/Environment/East Lancaster up to $33,000; Early Childhood up to $25,000; Arts up to $37,000; Human Rights/Inclusion up to $15,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects advancing human services, environment, inclusion, arts, early child development, and community needs in Lancaster County, PA.
Key Information: Forecasted deadlines—confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
Passion Grants, offered by the Lancaster County Community Foundation, are designed to support a wide variety of projects that benefit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These grants fund initiatives in human services, environmental protection, human rights and inclusion, the arts, early childhood development, and projects based in Eastern Lancaster County. Each fund has a specific focus area and eligibility criteria, but all are intended to empower organizations making a positive impact on the local community. Grants are made possible by endowment funds from local donors, and each fund has its own maximum award amount.
