Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Greaney Fund guidelines.Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Serving Perry County, focusing on programs that benefit local citizens
  • Within Perry County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.

Other requirements

  • Grant seekers may apply for any project that best fits their needs and the Harold M.
  • Greaney Fund guidelines.
  • Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Advertising*Capital campaigns
  • Not eligible: Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations*Individuals.
  • Not eligible: National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence.
  • Not eligible: New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability.
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes.
  • Not eligible: Retroactive projects*Grant proposals that include these should describe the scope, purpose and guidelines.

Overview

The Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations serving Perry County, focusing on programs that benefit local citizens. Established by Harold Greaney, a dedicated community member, the fund aims to continue his legacy of philanthropy. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations or have a fiscal sponsor. Projects can occur between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, adhering to the fund's guidelines to ensure sustainability and community impact.

Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Guidelines
The Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund of TFEC and Perry County Community Foundation makes this special opportunity possible.
Harold Greaney was a plumbing and heating contractor in Perry County for decades.
Funding Priorities
The Harold M. Greaney Fund seeks to fund programs and service from nonprofit organizations serving Perry County citizens.
If you are awarded a grant, we ask that a representative from your agency to be present at Perry County Community Foundation Annual Grant Presentation Program taking place in Spring 2026. Grant award checks will be presented at the event.

Eligibility

Eligible projects must serve individuals, groups, and/or locations within Perry County.Applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.Grant seekers may apply for any project that best fits their needs and the Harold M. Greaney Fund guidelines.Proposed projects may take place at any time during the grant year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Ineligibility

What We Do Not FundAdvertisingCapital 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*Grant proposals that include these should describe the scope, purpose and guidelines.

What The Foundation for Enhancing Communities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
285
Total given
$7.74M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,001–$1.24M
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 66%, California 17%, New York 10%. Top recipient cities: Harrisburg, PA; Chambersburg, PA; Mechanicsburg, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Sankara Eye Foundation USA · Milpitas, CA

    Health

    $1.24M

  • Guiding Eyes for the Blind · Yorktown Heights, NY

    Human service

    $750K

  • Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PA

    Educational

    $232K

  • United Way of the Capital Region · Enola, PA

    Community development

    $154K

  • Perry County Council of the Arts · Newport, PA

    Arts, humanities

    $127K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Small grants

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