How much funding does Fund for York County provide?

Fund for York County provides Variable (awards have ranged from $4,500 to $140,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for Fund for York County?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Fund for York County offered?

Fund for York County runs on an annual cycle.

Fund for York County

York County Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: York County, PA

Focus Areas:

Quality Education
Workforce Development
Revitalized Downtowns and Viable City Neighborhoods

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

Education: STEM initiatives, literacy, career readiness programs
Workforce Development: Job training, apprenticeships, adult education, bilingual employment programs
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

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

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What York County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 197
Total given: $8.73M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,100–$512K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: York, PA; Hanover, PA; Lancaster, PA.
63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Community Connections for Children · York, PA

Ece awards program, read freddy

$512K
York Symphony Orchestra · York, PA

General support, give local york

$273K
Keystone Kidspace · York, PA

General support, steam program, give local york, 6th give

$263K
York County History Center · York, PA

Give local york, general support, educational programming, intercultural mural of york…

$257K
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc · Gettysburg, PA

Renovation of newly acquired horse farm

$250K