Grants that encourage new organizational models. Funded partnerships will be intentional structures that bring together two or more organizations to implement a new program, adapt a new model or create a new solutions.

Designed to build organizational capacity. Endowment funds provide a steady stream of revenue to support organizational missions and programs for the long term. This fund matches up to $10,000 for organizations interested in opening an organizational endowment fund at the Community Foundation.

For our Endowment Partners. Use resources to create a small personalized event and help spread the word about the importance of endowment.

These grants are available on a rolling basis to support opportunities as they arise in our community. These funds support ideas that do not clearly fit into any other funding category but align with the strategic focus of the Community Foundation.

Five Community Benefit leaders enhance their personal leadership skills through a self-designed program, facilitated cohort meetings and an overnight retreat.

Available: $25,000.  Grant Range: $5,000. 

Four Community Benefit Organizations enhance their organizational capacity to fulfill their mission through an organizational assessment, 6 month cohort learning agenda and a capacity building grant. Contact Melody or Dave to talk about your eligibility and a link for the proposal.

Available: $40,000.  Grant Range: $10,000.

The Ressler Fund benefits residents of Eastern Lancaster County, particularly in the Conestoga Valley School District, Eastern Lancaster County School District, and Pequea Valley School District. Available: $28,700. Grant Range: $10,000- $28,700.

The F.S. Taylor/Arts and Culture Fund provides visual arts programs to the Lancaster County community, with a preference given for those that serve underrepresented or underserved groups in our community. Available: $15,000.  Grant Range: $5,000- $15,000. 

The Lancaster Environmental Fund is to encourage environmental protection, conservation, and environmental education efforts. Available: $35,840. Grant Range: $10,000-$35,840. 

Funds support the building of organizational capacity or services of NRN, Leadership Lancaster or PANO. Available: $100,000. Grant Range: $5,000 to $10,000. 

Funds support the building of organizational capacity or services of NRN, Leadership Lancaster or PANO. Available: $100,000. Grant Range: $5,000 to $10,000. 

Supports the testing of a creative solution to develop the leadership skills of youth and young adults.

Available: $20,000. Grant Range: $5,000. 

Supports the exploration of a social enterprise idea through the development of a feasibility plan.

Available: $60,000. Grant Range: $5,000- $20,000.

Supports implementation of creative solutions that increase financial stability and/or quality of life.

Available: $225,000.  Grant Range: $10,000- $50,000 (matching). 

Reports, templates, and documents for current grant partners.

Budget worksheets, sample documents, online proposal FAQ.