Funding Amount

Over $30,000 available

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lancaster Community Fund Spring Grant Cycle

Geographic Scope: Lancaster School District area

Focus Areas:

  • Arts and culture

  • Education

  • Community history and appreciation of local heritage

  • Health and human services
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Charitable non-profit organizations

  • Schools

  • Local government entities

  • Requests from individuals are NOT eligible
  • Funding Sources: Lancaster Community Fund Endowment, Merlet Family Community Endowment, Gillilan Family Community Fund, Morse Family Fund, Schacht Family Fund, and Douglas and LuAnne Pink Family Fund

    Contact:

  • Barb Daus, Donor Services Rep: (608) 778-3344 or [email protected]

  • Lannie Troon, Grants Manager: [email protected]

  • Joe Krantz, Advisory Board Chair

  • Kevin Raisbeck, Co-Chair
  • Website: www.cfsw.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete application online at www.cfsw.org
    2. Submit online no later than 11:59 p.m. on deadline date
    3. Mailed, emailed, or faxed copies will NOT be considered
    4. Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered

    Required Materials

    • Organization's federal ID number
    • Copy of organization's most recent 990 form
    • Background information on applicant organization
    • Full description of project including:
    • - Goals - Audience served - Budget

    Note: A sub-committee of the local volunteer advisory board reviews applications and recommends grant awards to the full board.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationcommunity-services

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