Community Giving Foundation: Berwick is pleased to announce information regarding the 2023 competitive grant round.
Donor Name: Community Giving Foundation
State: Pennsylvania
Counties: Columbia County (PA), Luzerne County (PA)
Borough: Selected Borough
Townships: Selected Townships
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:
- under $10,000: 02/16/2023
- over $10,000: 03/09/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Priority Areas of Interest
The Foundation Board invests in programs and projects that promote overall health and wellness within the geographic boundaries of the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund. In the grant review process, priority is given to proposals that respond to one or more of the areas of need identified by a community assessment process:
- Ensuring that children are healthy and ready to learn when they enter school
- Promoting oral health for residents who lack access to regular dental care
- Reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease through nutrition, physical activity and tobacco-free lifestyles
- Improving mental and behavioral health through community awareness, support and treatment
Service Area
All grants must benefit the residents and communities within the defined Berwick Health and Wellness Fund service area (23 locales):
- Columbia County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Benton Borough, Briar Creek Borough, Stillwater Borough
- Columbia County Townships: Benton Township, Briar Creek Township, Fishing Creek Township, Mifflin Township, North Centre Township, South Centre Township
- Luzerne County Boroughs: Berwick Borough, Conyngham Borough, Nescopeck Borough, New Columbus Borough, Shickshinny Borough
- Luzerne County Townships: Butler Township, Conyngham Township, Hollenback Township, Hunlock Township, Huntington Township
Funding Information
Grant size varies per the type of project, the needs of the organization and the target population
- Approximately 70% of grants awarded are $10,000 and under
- Approximately 30% of grants awarded are over $10,000
- Recommended grant amounts are determined based on the applicant’s number of residents served within the service area
Duration of Grants
- One-year grants (preferred)
- Multi-year grants (considered on an individual project basis)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive a grant, an organization must hold a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or be a governmental organization. All grants must benefit the residents and communities within the defined Berwick service area. Individuals are not eligible to apply. If your organization is physically located outside of the Berwick service area, you may still apply if you will be serving residents within the service area.
For more information, visit Berwick 2023 Grant Round.
