Community Good Grants Program

Community Good Grants Program is an annual competitive grant opportunity from The Scranton Area Community Foundation serving Pike County, Pennsylvania, that funds nonprofit and governmental organizations addressing diverse community needs.

Grants are made possible through Community Good Unrestricted Funds and Field of Interest Funds and are typically awarded as one-time project support, with potential for follow-on funding in some cases. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental agencies serving Pike County; organizations without 501(c)(3) status may qualify with a fiscal sponsor. Applications are accepted from June 10 through July 22 annually.

New applicants are encouraged to schedule an orientation meeting before applying.

Community Good Grants Program | Pike County Community Good Grants Program Funding requests are accepted once each year according to our grant cycle. Funding requirements may change from year to year. Grantseekers are advised to revisit this page prior to beginning the grant application process.

Grants are normally given as one-time support of a project but may be considered for additional support or for expansions or outgrowths of an initial project. Grants are made possible by Community Good Unrestricted Funds and Field of Interest Funds which support a wide variety of needs in Pike County. The 2025 grant cycle is closed.

Learn more about this year's recipients! We consider funding requests for grants on a yearly cycle which begins in June. The requirements and instructions provided on this page are to be considered current and accurate only for the duration of the Community Foundation’s grant cycle, which runs from June through July each year.

Applications will be accepted from June 10, 2025 through July 22, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county.

Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need . In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.

New prospective grant applicants are invited to schedule a meeting with Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact to receive an overview of the funding opportunity and to ask specific questions. Contact the Community Foundation to schedule an orientation meeting .

Non-charitable organizations applying for a grant under the auspices of a verified 501(c)(3) public charity acting as a fiscal sponsor are required to provide a written statement signed by the fiscal sponsor’s board president confirming agreement to receive grant monies if awarded and to oversee the proposed program/project.

Program Areas Considered For Funding Other Civic Endeavors (Environment, Recreation, and Youth Development) Program Areas NOT Considered For Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Endowment creation or debt reduction Operating costs not directly related to the program/project Annual appeals or membership contributions Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes The grants committee will make its recommendations on funding to the board of directors of the Community Foundation Alliance.

No lobbying or soliciting of grants committee members or board members will be permitted. All organizations that have submitted grant applications will be notified of the outcome of the grants committee’s deliberation in writing no later than October 31. The following supporting documents must be electronically attached to the grant application (Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF documents).

Current board roster with professional affiliations Organization’s current annual operating budget (showing both expected income and expenses) Most recent financial statement (Statement of Financial Position/Balance Sheet and a Statement of Activities/Income and Expense Summary) Fiscal sponsor agreement letter, if applicable A final report at project completion may be required by organizations whose applications are approved for funding.

Instructions will be provided at the time the grant is awarded through the grant agreement. Use this code to access the application through your user account: Start your application today! Community Foundation Alliance