2026 funding supports initiatives that help economically vulnerable neighbors toward long-term self-sufficiency and builds capacity for organizations that are working to address systemic barriers.
The Lancaster Clean Water Fund serves as a catalyst for increased collaboration to efficiently achieve clean and clear water in Lancaster County by 2040.
Meet the 2026-2027 Lancaster County Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients. Learn how local students are using scholarships to pursue careers in nursing, education, engineering, and more.
2026 Passion Grants will fund a variety of initiatives including music therapy programming, resources for foster families, environmental learning opportunities, historic preservation, and more.
Nine organizations focused on supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community have received grants totaling more than $150,000 in 2026.
By matching refugees with local housing, ReHome Marketplace uses modern technology to honor Lancaster County's rich heritage of welcome and community building. A grant, ExtraGive donations, and support from a donor advised fund held at the Community Foundation combined to amplify ReHome's impact.
The community's endowment was able to support the NorthBay Adventure Camp program, a pillar of the sixth-grade experience at the School District of Lancaster.
The community's endowment was able to support Community Action Partnership Lancaster County’s Rolling Roots Market, a mobile farmers’ market making quality, local produce accessible for all.
Many local organizations working on the front lines of impact have made clear that there is increased need in our community this year. We’ve seen it ourselves, too. Cost pressures of housing, food, utilities, and childcare. Environmental and agricultural stewardship projects halted. Disruptions in healthcare, SNAP, and other state and Federal supports.
Federal immigration policy has shifted sharply since January. Without immigration, Lancaster County faces worrisome demographic and economic trends, as well as a loss of our shared history, culture, and safety.
