Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
April 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: April 1 · April 15 · October 1

From the program guidelines: “Fall: Letter of Inquiry due October 1; Full Application (following LOI approval) due October 15Spring: Letter of Inquiry due April 1; Full Application (following LOI approval) due April 15”

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Eligible organizations

  • Non-profit organizations serving special needs children, youth, and their families in Bucks County, Pa

Geography

  • In Bucks County, PA, focusing on structural enhancements
  • In Bucks County, Pa

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Late, incomplete, or applications not aligned with FCP’s mission will not be considered.
  • Not eligible: The following:Individuals
  • Not eligible: Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeOrganizations not classified in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)Umbrella/pass-through organizations.
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations.
  • Not eligible: Political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns.
  • Not eligible: Deficit financing/debt reduction.
  • Not eligible: Advertising publicationsStand-alone research

Overview

The FCP Capital Improvement Grants provide funding up to $10,000 for non-profit organizations in Bucks County, PA, focusing on structural enhancements for facilities serving special needs children and families. The application process includes a Letter of Inquiry and a full application, with deadlines in October and April. Recipients must submit a final report after 12 months, ensuring transparency and accountability. This initiative aims to enhance community resources and support.

Capital Improvement Grants range in value up to $10,000 and support structural facility improvements, such as new buildings or additions, extensive renovations, and adding durable equipment to existing structures. Recipients must provide a 12-month final report.
Awarded annually in December and June:
Fall: Letter of Inquiry due October 1; Full Application (following LOI approval) due October 15Spring: Letter of Inquiry due April 1; Full Application (following LOI approval) due April 15
Following submission of the LOI, FCP will schedule a pre-grant meeting with the applicant. Further, GuideStar will verify the non-profit status of each applicant, and FCP will review recent independent audits and financial statements and conduct a site visit if necessary. This due-diligence review process follows the standards set by the Council on Foundations. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will receive consideration. Late, incomplete, or applications not aligned with FCP’s mission will not be considered. Please visit the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia and the Council on Foundations for tips on writing a successful grant proposal and navigating the due-diligence process.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded only to non-profit organizations serving special needs children, youth, and their families in Bucks County, Pa.

Ineligibility

FCP does not fund the following:IndividualsOrganizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeOrganizations not classified in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2)Umbrella/pass-through organizationsReligious organizationsPolitical causes, candidates, organizations, or campaignsDeficit financing/debt reductionAdvertising publicationsStand-alone research

What Foundations Community Partnership actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
73
Total given
$548K
IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Capital
  • Small grants

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