Emerging Philanthropist Grant Program

The Emerging Philanthropist Grant Program aims to engage emerging leaders in Central PA with philanthropic opportunities. This program offers resources and educational chances for individuals to understand community needs and make impactful contributions. In 2023, the program focuses on funding nonprofit organizations that address food security in specific counties, such as Franklin and Dauphin. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or demonstrate nonprofit equivalence.

Background
The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP) seeks to engage Central PA’s emerging business and community leaders with the great possibilities that lie within philanthropic endeavors in Harrisburg.
The program helps emerging philanthropists answer such questions as: What does it mean to be philanthropic?; How do I understand the needs of our community?; and What can I do to make an impact? Additionally, The Emerging Philanthropist Program provides resources and educational opportunities for Harrisburg’s developing leaders who wish to be actively engaged in giving back to their community. In May of each year, the EPP program will announce the funding priority to be used to guide its grantmaking.
Funding Priorities
In 2023, the EPP program seeks grant proposals from nonprofit organizations providing health and human services programs focused on food security in Franklin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and Northern York Counties. Please note that select applicants will be asked to complete an interview and/or a site visit with participants of the EPP program as part of the grant review process.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must have 501c3 status, utilize a fiscal sponsor with 501c3 status, or demonstrate nonprofit status as a church, school, or similar entity. Applicants may apply to multiple grant opportunities, but may not submit more than one grant to each opportunity.

Ineligibility

EPP will not fund 100% of any project.What we do not fund:AdvertisingCapital campaignsDirect lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriationsIndividualsNational and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presenceNew staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainabilityReligious organizations for religious purposesRetroactive projects