The Foundation for Delaware County is seeking proposals for the 2022 Impact Grants.
Donor Name: The Foundation for Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
County: Delaware County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/08/2022
Details:
The foundation also makes some grants from donor-advised funds as well as restricted and specialized funds, the grants awarded through this competitive application process are focused on advancing the foundation’s goal to improve the health and quality of life of children and families in Delaware County.
For the current funding cycle, the foundation will consider awarding grant funds in the following areas designed to address many social determinants of health:
- Children’s Health and Well-Being
- Community and Economic Development
- Food Security
Types of grants that will be considered:
- Core Support to nonprofits working in one or more of the above funding priorities.
- Program or Project Support to start, advance, operate, expand, and/or improve programs or projects that meet one or more of the above funding priorities.
- Capacity Building grants to organizations for one-time projects to improve organizational capacity. Examples include but are not limited to: strategic, business, or succession planning; software research, selection, implementation, and training; projects to enhance evaluation and data collection; and similar projects.
- Advocacy and Awareness addressing issues of importance to the above funding priorities. Note that this area’s grants will be available for advocacy and public awareness expenses, not for lobbying or political campaigns.
- Capital Expenditures for equipment or facilities needed to better serve vulnerable residents in Delaware County within the above funding priorities.
Grant preference will be given to agencies that:
- Have completed their organization’s GuideStar (Platinum level Seal of Transparency)
- Demonstrate efficient use of philanthropic dollars.
- Have a strong and proven record of collaborating with other entities serving the residents of Delaware County.
- Have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural competency in staff and board composition, including employing bilingual staff where existing and potential clients are non-English speakers.
- Have embedded or are in the process of embedding a trauma-informed care approach to services and programs.
- Can provide evidence of a commitment to capacity building and succession planning where appropriate.
- Preference will be given to agencies located in Delaware County and agencies that address the most vulnerable populations’ needs, including families living in poverty, immigrants, non-English speakers, and minority-led organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Tax-exempt organizations under any part of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Grassroots organizations, collaboratives, or coalitions may apply under the auspices of a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
- All grant proceeds must be used to provide programs and services in and for Delaware County residents.
Note: Applicant organizations must comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
For more information, visit Impact Grants Funding.
