Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000 (larger by exception)

Deadline

March 31, 2027

184 days left

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.

Can we apply?

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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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Family services
  • Community services

Project Locations

  • PA

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