TFEC Community Equity Grants from the Foundation For Enhancing Communities fund nonprofit projects advancing equity and addressing systemic injustice in south central Pennsylvania.
Funder: Foundation For Enhancing Communities
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Draft review request deadline (projected) | February 2027: Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $5,000–$10,000 for a 12-month project period; TFEC will not fund 100% of project costs.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing systemic injustice and empowering historically marginalized groups in south central Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Applicants must serve specific PA counties and be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor; draft reviews available by request up to two weeks before deadline.
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities (TFEC) Community Equity Grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations working to address the impacts of systemic injustice and to amplify the voices of historically marginalized communities. These grants aim to fund projects that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and effective in expanding access to essential services and resources, with a strong emphasis on equity, social justice, and community leadership. Funding priorities include community development, addressing resource inequities, racial and cultural education, and initiatives that dismantle or remedy systemic injustice.