The Lancaster County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Equity & Inclusion Program.
Donor Name: Lancaster County Community Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lancaster County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/20/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000, $150,000
Details:
CBOs will participate in a 9-month learning journey embedding equity practices to foster transformational growth and maximize community impact. The monthly workshops will offer opportunities for deep organizational and team self-reflection through an equity lens.
Funding Information
Grants of $25,000, $150,000 in total funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Provide your organizational Non-Discrimination Policymeeting all federal requirements as it applies to your type of organization
- Align with the Community Foundation’s Anti-Hate policy
- Serve Lancaster County residents without discrimination
- Current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS
- Registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations unless otherwise exempt per the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act
- Complete IRS Form 990 Annually
- Annual Audit or a financial review by an independent CPA within the last 12 months
- In good standing with all existing awards and contracts with the Lancaster County Community Foundation
Evaluation Criteria
- Commitment to DEI – Does the organization describe a clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)?
- Challenges – Has the organization described current challenges regarding equity and inclusion substantially? Is the organization intentional with identifying examples of those challenges?
- Vision and Desire – Do the application clearly describe their desire and vision with respect to DEI?
- Goals and Results – Does the application clearly articulate the organization’s desired DEI goals and results?
- Cohort Experience – If chosen, how will this organization contribute and gain from the 9-month experience?
For more information, visit Equity & Inclusion Program.
