How much funding does Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund provide?

Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund provides Varies by cycle in funding.

When is the deadline for Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund offered?

Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund has 3 deadlines a year: February 1, May 1, September 1. The next deadline is expected February 1, 2027.

Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Quality of Life Grants

Funding Amount

Varies by cycle

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Three cycles a year
Next expected: February 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 1 · May 1 · September 1

From the program guidelines: “Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and September 1 (rolling deadlines)”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those utilizing a fiscal sponsor

Other requirements

Recent Awards (2023-2024 cycle): $3,474 total awarded to 3 organizations

Overview

Funder: Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation (regional foundation of TFEC)

Geographic Scope: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Mifflin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and/or the Dillsburg area of York County

Focus Areas: Programs and services that work to increase the knowledge, quality of life, or inspire positive outcomes for individuals and families

Eligibility:

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those utilizing a fiscal sponsor

Recent Awards (2023-2024 cycle): $3,474 total awarded to 3 organizations

Contact Information:

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
200 N. 3rd Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717.236.5040
Email: info@tfec.org or grants@tfec.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and September 1 (rolling deadlines)

Steps:

Contact TFEC Community Investment Team at grants@tfec.org to request an orientation
Attend orientation with Community Investment Team (optional but recommended)
Request technical assistance to discuss proposed project (available up to 2 weeks before deadline)
Submit application through online portal by deadline
Applicants may request one review of draft application materials no later than two weeks prior to submission deadline

Application Tips:

Write as if the reader has never heard of your organization
Be specific with details (who, what, where, when, why, how)
Highlight any partnerships or collaborative efforts
Provide clear information about programs, promotion strategy, agreements, logistics

Required Materials:

Grant application form
Project description and budget
Organizational information
Demonstrate alignment with fund priorities

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What The Foundation for Enhancing Communities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 285
Total given: $7.74M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,001–$1.24M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 66%, California 17%, New York 10%. Top recipient cities: Harrisburg, PA; Chambersburg, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.