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ROC Giving Circle

The Reimagining Our Community (ROC) Giving Circle is a way for the community to support BIPOC small business through collective philanthropy. The Giving Circle is managed by the ROC Cohort. Its purpose is to facilitate funding to initiatives that support BIPOC-owned small businesses. Funds will be awarded to existing 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that have or wish to develop programming, services, or products to support the development and sustainability of BIPOC-owned small businesses in Lancaster County. The goal is that these funds will bridge gaps within existing resources to ensure that services are equitable in access, participation, and implementation.

The vision of the ROC cohort is that Lancaster County is a nurturing environment for BIPOC-owned small businesses to thrive. Our priorities are to strengthen trust among resource providers and BIPOC-owned small businesses, build equitable access to capital, and to strengthen community for BIPOC-owned small businesses.

Grants from $500 – $5,000

FINAL APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 16

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To submit an application, access the online grant portal below.

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Questions?

Contact the ROC cohort for questions.

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Information Sheet

Get a snapshot of everything you need to know about the ROC Giving Circle Grant, including application questions, evaluation criteria, and much more.

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Project Examples

Equity-focused marketing campaigns

Scholarship opportunities for BIPOC entrepreneurs to participate in programming

Technical trainings and skill building workshops

Supplier diversity programs

Cultural competency trainings

Grant Timeline

Application opens: March 12, 2025

Final applications due: Friday, May 16 at 11:59 pm

Award notifications: July 18, 2025

Grant funding period: July 18, 2025 – July 18, 2026

Completion report due: September 30, 2026