Perry County Community Foundation Grant Guidelines
This grant funds innovative, measurable nonprofit projects in Perry County, PA, with priorities in education, health, environment, and community development to enhance local quality of life.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per grant; additional $10,000 available for housing-related projects (recent cycle); typically 1-year awards.
Summary: Supports impactful nonprofit projects serving Perry County, PA, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and measurable community outcomes.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Perry County and be 501(c)(3)s or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Description
The Perry County Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), offers an annual competitive grant program to support nonprofit organizations serving Perry County, Pennsylvania. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant positive impact on local quality of life, encourage innovation and collaboration, and provide measurable, sustainable outcomes. Funding priorities include arts & culture, community development, education, environment, health & human services, as well as initiatives addressing housing stability, substance abuse prevention, mental health, youth, and early childhood education access. The grant review process is managed by a dedicated advisory committee that evaluates proposals based on alignment with PCCF’s mission, project clarity, inclusion, and long-term community benefit.
