The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is now inviting applications for its Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP) Grant Program to provide opportunities for emerging leaders in the Harrisburg community to become actively engaged with the power of philanthropy.
Donor Name: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
State: Pennsylvania
Counties: Cumberland County (PA), Dauphin County (PA), Perry County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/01/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Emerging Philanthropist Program seeks to engage Harrisburg’s emerging business and community leaders with the great possibilities that lie within philanthropic endeavors in Harrisburg.
Funding Priorities
- In 2022, the EPP program seeks grant proposals from nonprofit organizations providing mental health support programs and services, with a preference for those providing direct mental health services for those who are 18 years old and younger, in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.
- Please note that select applicants will be asked to complete an interview and/or a site visit with participants of the EPP program as part of the grant review process.
Funding Information
- One (1) $5,000 grant will be awarded to the chosen organization.
- Grants are awarded for one year.
- This grant opportunity will not fund 100% of any project.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Emerging Philanthropist Program funding is available to nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.
- Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may engage a fiPhilanthropistscal sponsor to administer their grant funds.
What They Do Not Fund?
- Advertising
- Capital campaigns
- Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
- Individuals
- National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
- New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Retroactive projects
For more information, visit The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.