Chester County Prison MAT Program 2026

Chester County Prison MAT Program 2026 is sponsored by Chester County Commissioners. Funds MAT programs in Chester County Prison.

Discretionary Funding Policy | Chester County, PA - Official Website Discretionary Funding Policy Discretionary Funding Policy Each year, the Board of Commissioners allocates discretionary funds to not-for-profit organizations in order to meet local needs and fill gaps in County services. Thus, discretionary spending is a critical tool in meeting needs in our communities.

As with all taxpayer funds, the public deserves to know that discretionary funds are going to organizations with the capacity and integrity to provide quality services. This guide outlines the discretionary funding policies and procedures of the Chester County Board of Commissioners and is to be a reference for not-for-profit organizations seeking Commissioner discretionary funds, Commissioners, and the public.

What is Discretionary Funding? Discretionary funding is a duly appropriated sum of money in the County’s General Fund budget allocated for distribution to eligible organizations designated by the Board of Commissioners. Discretionary funding is allocated only to not-for-profit organizations.

There are numerous types and categories of not-for-profits as defined by the IRS. The most common recipients of discretionary funding are 501(c)(3) organizations, but there are numerous other types of 501(c) not-for profits. For-profit entities may not receive discretionary funds.

An organization that receives discretionary funding must itself deliver the services of the funded program. Subcontractors or consultants may not be the primary service providers for programs funded by discretionary awards. In no case will payments be made to subcontractors or consultants by the County.

Types of Discretionary Funding There are three types of discretionary funding. The following categories have been developed through Board of Commissioner practice over the years, and are subject to change in the future. Each Member of the Board of Commissioners is allotted an amount each year to meet local needs deemed important by that Member.

Organizations may apply directly to an individual Commissioner. Board of Commissioner Grants Funds allocated through this category are used to address community needs the Board of Commissioners feel may not be addressed by existing programs or services. As such, entities that apply for funding that may be otherwise eligible for funding through existing County programs/services/funding streams are not eligible for discretionary funding.

Organizations apply to the County Administrator, via the below link, for review by the Board of Commissioners as part of the budget process. Please note, the Board of Commissioners annually receives requests for funds in excess of the amount that is able to be approved. Organizations may apply for funding to meet grant matching requirements where such grant matches are required to be provided by the local government.

2026 Board of Commissioner Grants The application process for 2026 Board of Commissioner Grants has closed. Applicants will be notified to select a timeslot for the in-person presentations that will be held on September 16, 2025. The Board of Commissioners, with input from County staff, will review the applications and expect to make awards when the 2026 budget is approved, tentatively scheduled for December 17, 2025.

In late December, all applicants will be notified whether their grant application has been approved (fully or partially) or denied 2027 Board of Commissioner Grants Information on the 2027 Board of Commissioner Grants will be posted during the summer of 2026. Government Websites by CivicPlus®