Passion Grants
Lancaster County Community Foundation’s Passion Grants fund science, research, and community projects in areas like environment, arts, inclusion, and early childhood to foster equity and positive impact in Lancaster County, PA.
Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Eligibility screen deadline to request staff feedback | April 2027: Draft application submission deadline for staff feedback | May 2027: Eligibility screen deadline if not requesting prior staff feedback | May 2027: Final full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $7,500–$37,000 per grant depending on fund; most awards $10,000–$37,000; one fund up to $117,000 (historical preservation, separate application).
Summary: Supports organizations creating positive impact in Lancaster County across human services, arts, environment, inclusion, early childhood, and more.
Description
Passion Grants, offered by the Lancaster County Community Foundation, are designed to empower organizations addressing diverse and evolving community needs in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The program funds a broad spectrum of impact areas including human services, environmental protection, human rights and inclusion, the arts (visual and performing), early childhood development, and projects based in Eastern Lancaster County. Each funding stream is supported by visionary donors and targets specific sectors or populations, with a goal of fostering equity, creativity, and lasting positive change in the local community.
