The Lancaster County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Lancaster Thrives Together Grant.
Donor Name: Lancaster County Community Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lancaster County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Lancaster County Racial Equity Profile indicates that while many Lancaster County residents enjoy a sense of comfort and prosperity, the poverty rate here is 10%. According to UnitedForAlice.org, an additional 27% of people have difficulty affording the increasing cost of living. With so many people affected by economic hardship, we are prioritizing upstream solutions that address these challenges.
Lancaster Thrives Together is a $500,000 competitive grant opportunity for community benefit organizations (CBOs) serving Lancaster County residents.
In 2026, the program will focus on initiatives centered on education, upskilling, and job training and placement—specifically as strategies to move our most economically vulnerable neighbors to long-term self-sufficiency.
Lancaster County’s Equity Profile highlights a persistent education gap as a key driver of the disproportionate challenges faced by underserved communities, which are more likely to experience unemployment and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) conditions. To address these disparities, we seek career advancement projects demonstrating strong community leadership, systems-level change, and innovation. Our priority is funding solutions designed for lasting impact rather than short-term fixes.
Funding Information
Organizational grants will range from $10,000 – $50,000, with a limit of one application per CBO.
Grant Period
September 18, 2026 – September 18, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant organization must:
- Serve Lancaster County residents without discrimination.
- Have current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
- Be registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations unless otherwise exempt per the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act.
- Complete IRS Form 990 annually.
- Have an annual audit or a financial review by an independent CPA within the last 12 months.
- Be in good standing with all existing awards and contracts with the Lancaster County Community Foundation.
- Provide organizational Non-Discrimination Policy meeting all federal requirements as it applies to your type of organization.
- Be aware of the Community Foundation’s Anti-Hate Policy.
For more information, visit LCCF.
