How much funding does Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund provide?

Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund provides $1,000 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund?

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

Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund

LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Food Security Grants Housing Grants for Nonprofits Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund

Overview: Lancaster Cares is designed to provide essential support for Lancaster families during the COVID-19 crisis. A joint response from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and the United Way of Lancaster County, this fund supports Lancaster residents with food, housing, and rapid response dollars to address emerging community issues.

Funding Areas

Food Security: Expand capacity of food distribution organizations
Housing Support: Assistance for families facing eviction or foreclosure; support for homeless populations
Emerging Community Needs: Support for critical needs of residents across Lancaster County affected by the pandemic

Award Amounts

Grants from $1,000 - $10,000 awarded on a rolling/weekly basis

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit 501c3 organizations helping to serve critical needs of residents across Lancaster County
Community benefit organizations with proven track records in providing community safety nets
Organizations able to work responsively and in coordinated fashion with other agencies

Geographic Scope

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Application Process

Applications are open on a rolling basis
Organizations must demonstrate ability to turn dollars into resources quickly and efficiently
Programs should address food security, housing, or emerging critical needs

Note on Individual Assistance

2-1-1 for resource referrals
Tabor Community Services / Lancaster Housing and Opportunity Partnership Resource Guide
United Way of Lancaster County for food assistance location map

Contact Information

Lancaster County Community Foundation 24 W King St Suite 201 Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-1629 lancfound.org

Donation Website: LancoCares.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Portal: Applications available on a rolling basis
2. Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a nonprofit 501c3 organization
- Must serve critical needs of Lancaster County residents
- Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently turn funding into resources
3. Funding Areas: Select from:
- Food access programs
- Housing support programs
- Emerging community needs
4. Award Timeline: Grants awarded weekly on a rolling basis
5. Funding Levels: Grants range from $1,000 - $10,000