Funding Amount

Variable (awards have ranged from $4,500 to $140,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fund for York County

Funder: York County Community Foundation

Status: Active competitive grant program

Geographic Scope: York County, PA

Focus Areas:

  • Quality Education

  • Workforce Development

  • Revitalized Downtowns and Viable City Neighborhoods
  • Overview: The Fund for York County is the foundation's primary fund for high-impact initiatives supporting community development. It is comprised of nearly 60 funds designated to meet the community's most pressing needs.

      Recent Grant Examples (2016-2017)

    • Communities in Schools: $140,000 (multi-year for in-school coordinators)
    • York County Libraries (Salem Square workforce development): $100,000 (3-year grant)
    • Individual grants ranging from $4,500 to $10,000+ for education, downtown revitalization, and workforce development projects

    Priority Areas

    1. Education: STEM initiatives, literacy, career readiness programs 2. Workforce Development: Job training, apprenticeships, adult education, bilingual employment programs 3. Downtown Revitalization: Community improvements, neighborhood viability

      Contact Information

      York County Community Foundation
    • Address: 14 West Market Street, York, PA 17401
    • York Office: (717) 848-3733
    • Hanover Office: (717) 630-1843
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Website: www.yccf.org

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Attend Information Session (strongly recommended)
    - Sessions held periodically; contact foundation for current schedule
    - Learn about competitive process and requirements
    - Opportunity to network with potential collaboration partners

    2. Use Online Grant System
    - Foundation uses online grant software for applications
    - Technology training sessions available
    - Access through Grant Reader portal at yccf.org

    3. Submit Grant Application
    - Complete online application form
    - Include required documentation and materials (specific requirements to be confirmed with foundation)
    - Applications reviewed for competitiveness and alignment with fund priorities

      Required Information

    • Organization background and mission
    • Project description and goals
    • Budget and funding request
    • Alignment with fund priorities
    • Evidence of organizational capacity

      Contact for Application Help

      Layla Boyce
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Phone: (717) 848-3733
    • Can assist with registration, questions, and technical support

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationworkforce-developmentcommunity-development

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