The Erie Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Helping Today grants to strengthen the nonprofit sector.
Donor Name: The Erie Community Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
County: Erie County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/20/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Foundation doubled its budget for this program from $500,000 to $1,000,000 a year. They have also created an endowment to sustain this level of grantmaking in perpetuity. Helping Today grants are generally capped at $30,000 or less and limited to one year in duration. Focused on helping nonprofits build capacity to better address issues in their community, grants may be awarded for:
- Program Expansion/Enhancement: Improve capacity through specific programs/projects delivering measured outcomes benefiting the community.
- Planning, Public Policy Advocacy: Advance a nonprofit’s mission through increased collaboration and organized attentiveness to civic priorities.
- Communications/Marketing: Expand outreach, develop a brand and directly connect with donors and volunteers as an organizational strategy.
- Technology: Upgrade technology that increases the nonprofit’s capacity to serve the community and meet its mission. Examples include: replacing hardware, software and network resources. Requires 50% match.
- Capital, Facilities or System’s Needs: Improve, repair or maintain a nonprofit’s facilities. Examples include: construction projects, equipment or systems for improved access or safety.
- Vehicle Purchase: Assist with purchasing a mission-critical vehicle. Requires 50% match.
Eligibility Criteria
The Erie Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible nonprofits must be located within Erie County or demonstrate service to a sizable population within Erie County. Generally, eligible nonprofits may receive funding once per grant cycle in a 12-month period.
For more information, visit The Erie Community Foundation.
