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Grants and Scholarships

TO BETTER FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS, SOME OF OUR GRANT DOLLARS WILL BE REDIRECTED TO SUPPORT EMERGING ISSUES WHILE OTHER GRANT PROGRAMS WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED. PLEASE REVIEW OPPORTUNITIES BELOW.  

We know that CBOs have unparalleled knowledge and experience working with Lancaster residents and addressing the needs of our community. At the same time, Lancaster County students are part of the community, and the generation who will be tackling the needs of the future.

Rooted in our organizational philosophy and values, the Community Foundation has launched a new approach we’re calling Activate and Amplify. Moving forward, we’re committed to a cultivating a culture of equitable and inclusive opportunities in Lancaster County and we hope to partner with you.

2020 grants are now open!

Scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year are closed. Stay tuned for information on scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.

Eligibility Requirements

Before starting an application for any grant, review our general eligibility requirements.

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Start a Letter of Intent (LOI) and complete an application for any of these grants by their deadlines. Also use this link to manage any of your current grants.

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Application Process and Timeline

Read about our application process and see our full application timeline.

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Grant Information Webinars

See recordings of past webinars to learn more about each grant program.

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our grant opportunities:

Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund

 The Lancaster Cares Fund is designed to support our most vulnerable residents quickly and effectively.

Lancaster Cares

The Community Foundation and United Way of Lancaster County have released an application to support emerging needs across our community as part of the Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund.
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Big Idea Grants

Emboldening strategies to shape the future of Lancaster County

CBO Business Partnership

Supports substantial and strategic private sector/CBO partnerships that will achieve positive social and environmental impact on Lancaster County’s residents and communities.
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Activate Lancaster County

The Activate Lancaster County Program will empower local communities throughout Lancaster County with training and resources to effectively utilize community centered design (CCD) principles to create inclusive and thriving communities, using a unique approach that emboldens local residents.
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The Clean Water Fund

This fund will enable local partners to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those projects using technology, cultural sensitivity, and science-based practices that will get our streams to clean and clear in a generation. 
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CBO Fuel Grants

CBO Fuel grants encourage community benefit organizations to invest in self-examination and growth, increasing their impact and effectiveness in Lancaster.

CBO Capacity Building

Through group learning labs and customized grantmaking, recipients will learn methods to spark change in organizational culture and structure.
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Baldwin Leadership Program

This program supports the personal leadership development of individuals in Lancaster County.
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Passion Grants

These funds support projects that turn love of community into lasting change.

*Applications for the 2020 Passion Grants and John J. Snyder programs are now closed. Look forward to this program again in 2021.

 

Passion Grants

These grants improve our county in a number of ways, through supporting programming in a broad range of focus areas.
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John J. Snyder Fund

The John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation is a distinct fund of our Passion Grants. It provides for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties.
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Scholarships

Our scholarships connect generous donors with enterprising students. We offer both general scholarships and school-specific scholarships.

*School specific scholarships are managed by the individual schools and have different deadlines.

General Scholarships

Scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year are closed. Stay tuned for information on scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.
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School-Specific Scholarships

Click for details on which schools offer scholarship opportunities. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now open!
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More ways to expand impact

The Community Foundation is committed to supporting our community benefit sector through more than just grant dollars. We’re proud to provide opportunities for continued development and long-term sustainability.

LEAP Sessions

Join us for our 2020 LEAP Sessions: a slate of exciting and free capacity-building opportunities for you and your organization!

LEAP Sessions

CBO Sustainability

Build a sustainable source of income for your organization forever.

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