The Emerging Philanthropists Program provides emerging leaders opportunities to be actively engaged in giving back to their community through philanthropy.
Donor Name: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
State: Pennsylvania
County: Cumberland County (PA), Dauphin County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP) goal is to engage Harrisburg’s emerging business and community leaders with philanthropic endeavors by providing resources and educational opportunities.
The purpose of the EPP Endowment Grant is to provide support for mental health.
Funding Information
Up to $2,000.
Grant Period
Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is available to nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland and/or Dauphin Counties. Nonprofit need not be located there, but must show proof of service in either county.
Ineligibility
- Advertising
- Capital campaigns
- Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
- Individuals
- National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
- New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Retroactive projects.
For more information, visit TFEC.
