CCRES Grant
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $5,000 (larger by exception)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- September 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
Geography
- Pennsylvania
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Excludes individuals, for-profits, endowments, fellowships, lobbying, political action.
Overview
CCRES awards grants of typically $1,000-$5,000 (larger if extenuating) to nonprofits serving students & families in its SE-PA service area, with matching funds required and four stated funding priorities. Applications run January-March through GrantPoint, notifications in July; the stated deadline was March 31, 2026 for the 2026-2027 cycle. Excludes individuals, for-profits, endowments, fellowships, lobbying, political action.
How to Apply
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations in CCRES's Southeastern-PA service territory (Chester County region). NOT for-profits, individuals, endowments, fellowships, lobbying, or political action. Matching funds (grantee/outside contribution) are REQUIRED (in-kind exceptions may be considered). Grant types: Project/Program, General Operating Support, Challenge, Capital. Funding priorities: Regional Education Services; Community Services for At-Risk Youth; School Projects Focusing on Student Development; School Projects Focusing on Student Achievement. Applications accepted January-March via the GrantPoint online system (paper not accepted); notifications in July. Contact grantpoint@ccres.org / Sharon King.
What CCRES actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $444K
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Range
- $6,000–$348K
- 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, where this grant's project is located.
- Top recipient cities: Exton, PA; Coatesville, PA; Kennett Square, PA.
- 9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chester Co Intermediate Unit · Downingtown, PA
Support programs
$348K
Chester County Dept Mental Health · West Chester, PA
Support programs
$20K
United Way of Chester County · Exton, PA
Sponsorships
$10K
Coatesville Area School Distriict · Coatesville, PA
Mentoring program
$8,000
Chester County OIC · Coatesville, PA
Work enclave
$7,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Family services
- Community services
Project Locations
- PA
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