Capacity Building Mini-Grant -Organizational Development

The PCHF Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program is designed to support nonprofit organizations in the greater Phoenixville region. This program offers one-time grants of up to $5,000 for training and educational initiatives that enhance governance, accountability, and sustainability. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that operate within specific geographical boundaries and meet certain requirements, including a budget of less than $3 million and current or recent grant activity.

NOTE: Mini grants can only be accessed through a code given by PCHF staff. All organizations must contact the foundation to talk about your mini-grant idea before receiving the code
Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program
Intended to assist nonprofit organizations with training and educational programs that strengthen the governance structure, program accountability, and program sustainability.
Programs that may qualify for this funding are:
board of director training, staff development/leadership, DEI training, strategic planning, outcome-based training/resources, marketing/branding (new brochures, new websites, video promotion, social media campaigns, etc.) and strategic planning.
These grants are meant to address an organizational problem, add to existing capacity, or test a solution.

Eligibility

Organizations must have the following:Current 501(c)3 status (or fiscal sponsorship)​Services provided to PCHF’s geographic area of interest​Directors and Officers insurance​Operating budget of less than $3 million​Must be a current annual grantee OR have received an annual grant within the last 2 years.

Ineligibility

We do not reimburse for projects/programs that have already been funded by the applying organizations.Existing and/or recurring costs are not eligible.