Passion Grants
Thanks to visionary donors over time, Passion Grants support a broad range of impact areas including human services, the environment, human rights & inclusion, the arts, early child development, and projects in Eastern Lancaster County.
The John J. Snyder Fund is a distinct type of passion grant that supports the preservation of historical buildings. This fund has a separate application form and evaluation criteria. Learn more here.
FINAL APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 16
These funds transform a love for community into lasting impact!
See if any of these grants might be right for your organization:
HUMAN SERVICES:
Ada F. Harr Fund:
$10,000 – $32,000
For home health or custodial care for people impacted by illness or disability.
Apply
EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTY:
Anna C. & W. Franklin Ressler Fund:
$10,000 – $29,000
For community projects based in Eastern Lancaster County. Specifically Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO), Pequea Valley, and Conestoga Valley School Districts.
INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN:
Better Lancaster Fund:
$10,000 – $25,000
Supports early childhood development from birth to age five.
ENVIRONMENT:
Lancaster Environmental Fund:
$10,000 – $32,400
Supports environmental protection, conservation, and education.
HUMAN RIGHTS/INCLUSION:
Patrick Kenney, Jr. Memorial Education Fund & K.L. Shirk Memorial Fund:
$7,500 – $15,000
Supports programs that fight hate and bigotry while promoting social justice.
PERFORMING ARTS:
Performing Arts Fund:
$10,000 – $36,400
Funding from the Sam and Verda Taylor Fund and the Elizabeth and Alvin Lewis Fund supports the performing arts.
VISUAL ARTS:
Visual Arts Fund:
$10,000 – $36,400
Funding from the Florence Starr Taylor Fund, Elizabeth and Alvin Lewis Fund, Eloise C. Aurand Fund, and Lancaster Arts & Culture Fund supports the visual arts.
Additional Opportunities
John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund: ($20,000 – $114,600): Supports the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historical structures in Lancaster and Cumberland counties. Available through a separate application. Learn more here.
Katherine K. Gaeth Fund: Dollars from this fund now supplement grants offered by the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition through its Homelessness Services Joint Funding program. Learn more here.
Questions?
Send an email to Program Officer, Fran Rodriguez
