[Erie Community Foundation](https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org)

Up to $2,500 per sponsorship; applications accepted and reviewed as funds are available.

Supports Erie-area nonprofit events and inclusive community initiatives through Marketing and Community Impact Sponsorships.

--- ## Description The Erie Community Foundation offers two types of sponsorships to support local nonprofit events and community initiatives in the Erie area: - **Marketing Sponsorships:** For nonprofit-hosted events and select branches of national organizations, these provide tangible benefits to the Foundation and highlight its commitment to the local community. - **Community Impact Sponsorships:** Focused on free, inclusive events that uplift underserved communities, celebrate diversity, and promote multicultural values. These sponsorships are designed to strengthen Erie’s nonprofit sector and foster a vibrant, united, and thriving region. --- ## Due Dates - March 26, 2026 - April 30, 2026 - May 28, 2026 - June 17, 2026 - July 30, 2026 - August 26, 2026 - September 24, 2026 Applications are reviewed on these dates as funds are available. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,500 per sponsorship. - Awards are made as funds are available; not all applications may be funded. --- ## Eligibility - Open to Section 501(c)(3) nonprofits designated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, located within Erie County or able to demonstrate service to a sizable population within Erie County. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. - Sponsorships support community events, nonprofit fundraisers, and inclusive initiatives. - Grants are generally **not** awarded to individuals, scholarship funds, fundraising events, deficit reduction, endowment campaigns, sectarian religious activities, or for reimbursement of expenses already incurred. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed on the scheduled dates listed above. - Interested organizations should prepare a concise proposal describing the event or initiative, its goals, and the anticipated community impact. - Applications can be submitted through the [Sponsorships program page](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities/sponsorships). - Early submission is encouraged, as awards are contingent on available funds. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to events and programs that are free, inclusive, and promote diversity or multicultural values. - Both new and established nonprofit organizations are eligible. - Sponsorships are distinct from larger grant opportunities offered by the Foundation. --- ## External Links - [Sponsorships Program Page](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities/sponsorships) - [Erie Community Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/grant-opportunities/) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Details | |--------------------|--------------------------------| | Phone | (814) 454-0843 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/contact) |

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