Grant Cycle 2

Grant Cycle 2 is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Supports nonprofits in South Central Pennsylvania with programs that strengthen families, expand access to education and health care, address basic needs, protect the environment, and enrich communities through the arts.

Grant Opportunities & Overview | The Foundation For Enhancing Communities and tags, as close as possible to the opening tag. Creation Date: 05/01/2020 Current Grant Opportunities Welcome to TFEC grantmaking Hello grant applicants! TFEC offers a range of competitive grant opportunities to meet area needs.

Our opportunities are available annually through 3 grant cycles with deadlines of February 1, May 1, and September 1. We invite you to explore the grant opportunities, project dates and deadlines below. We thank you for all you do on behalf of our area communities and look forward to your application.

Grant Cycle 1 – Applications Closed APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: NOVEMBER 1, 2025 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2026 Applicants will be notified of their status on or before June 1, 2026 Proposed projects may take place at any time between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund The Harold M. Greaney Fund seeks to fund programs and service from nonprofit organizations serving Perry County citizens.

University Center at Harrisburg Grant Fund The University Center at Harrisburg Grant Fund seeks to fund nonprofit organizations providing services in the area of skill development and work force development. Emerging Philanthropist Program Endowment Fund The purpose of the EPP Endowment Fund is to provide support for mental health. Programs and services for young children who are living with physical or emotional abuse, or neglect.

Perry County Community Foundation Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services This opportunity also encourages applications that focus upon: substance abuse prevention & treatment; mental health services; programs for young people in Perry County; and programs & projects that focus upon or nurture access to early childhood education.

Grant Cycle 2 – Applications Closed APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: FEBRUARY 1, 2026 Applicants will be notified of their status on or before August 1, 2026 Proposed projects may take place at any time between September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 Programs designed to integrate cultural appreciation in the everyday lives of underserved audiences; most interested in proposals that will increase access to the arts.

Franklin County Community Foundation Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services Gail Deimler Charitable Fund Healthcare issues and hospice services in the Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon and Northern York Counties. Harold L. Brake & Dolores K.

Brake Legacy Fund Projects and initiatives supporting nonprofit work in St. Thomas, Peters and Hamilton townships in Franklin County.

The Palmer Family Foundation Fund Introduced in 2019, The Palmer Family Foundation Fund, a fund of TFEC offers an annual competitive grant opportunity to any nonprofit visual or performing arts organization located in Franklin County for programs and/or projects that support the arts in Franklin County, PA.

The Fund for Women & Girls The mission of The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is to broaden the awareness of and response to issues affecting women and girls through the power of collective philanthropy.

Grant Cycle 3 – Applications Closed APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: JUNE 1, 2026 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 Applicants will be notified of their status on or before December 1, 2026 Proposed projects may take place at any time between January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation: Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund Programs and services that work to increase the knowledge, quality of life, or inspire positive outcomes for individuals and families living in the service area of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Mifflin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and/or the Dillsburg area of York County.

Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation: Upstream GHCF UPstream seeks to improve our area communities by supporting existing or new “upstream” systems, interventions, programs, or projects that attempt to create positive social change by addressing a problem at its source rather than managing its “downstream” symptoms.

Madden Family Foundation Fund The Madden’s seek to provide equal access to high-quality education and resources through partnerships with schools, programs, and communities. Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund Youth and family-oriented programs and services that are consistent with the mission of the applicant organization.

Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services The fund’s purpose is to assist nonprofits that are tackling mental wellness education and suicide prevention measures in Pennsylvania, with special consideration to those whose goals ultimately assist K-12 students.

Eligible applicants must have 501c3 status, utilize a fiscal sponsor with 501c3 status, or demonstrate nonprofit status as a church, school, or similar entity. Applicants may apply to multiple grant opportunities, but may not submit more than one grant application to each opportunity. The application may begin at any time during the open application period.

TFEC grantmaking does not fund advertising, capital campaigns, direct lobbying to influence legislation, individuals, religious organizations for the propagation of religious doctrine, or retroactive projects. TFEC believes that all voices are vital for our region’s future. We promote equity and embrace the diversity of individuals, ideas, and expressions.