Adams County Community Grants Program
Funding Amount
Up to $15,000 per grant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Adams County Community Grants Program
Overview:
The Adams County Community Foundation awards competitive grants to qualified nonprofit organizations serving Adams County residents. The grant program addresses community needs identified through recent needs assessments and focuses on three primary funding areas.
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Eligibility:
Funding Focus Areas (2018 Program):
1. Build Nonprofit Capacity: Grants up to $15,000 to build the capacity of nonprofits that address needs of most vulnerable residents, with special consideration to organizations addressing:
- Affordable housing
- Transportation
- Youth programs
2. Promote Self-Sufficiency: Grants up to $15,000 to nonprofits helping low-income residents move toward self-sufficiency with meaningful, sustained impact
3. Collaborative Community Building: Grants up to $15,000 for collaborative projects addressing:
- Youth activities
- Transportation
- Affordable housing
- Workforce development and economic development
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How to Apply
Application Process
1. Attend Grant Information Session:
- Mandatory: Nonprofit representatives must RSVP and attend the Grant Information Session
- Location: Adams Electric Cooperative, 1338 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA
- Duration: 1.5-2 hours
- RSVP Required: Limited space available
- RSVP Deadline: Typically 2 days before session (check annual timeline)
2. RSVP for Information Session:
- Email: info@adamscountycf.org
- Include:
- Organization name
- Representative name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Confirmation of attendance
3. Prepare Grant Proposal:
- Review 2018 Adams County Grants Program guidelines (available on website)
- Identify which of the three funding focus areas your proposal addresses:
- Build nonprofit capacity
- Promote self-sufficiency for low-income residents
- Collaborative community building projects
- Develop proposal aligning with one of these areas
4. Submit Proposal:
- Submit through online portal or as directed by ACCF
- Proposals evaluated for alignment with funding focus areas
- Assessment of organizational capacity and community impact
5. Review and Award Notification:
- Distribution Committee reviews all proposals
- Committee meets with organizations (meetings with staff and volunteers)
- Decisions announced at annual grants announcement event (typically July/August)
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