How much funding does Lotus Fund Grant provide?

Lotus Fund Grant provides Up to US $2,100 in funding.

When is the deadline for Lotus Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Lotus Fund Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Lotus Fund Grant offered?

Lotus Fund Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Lotus Fund Grant

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,100

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

From the program guidelines: “All presented activities may take place at any time between April 2026 – March 2027.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
All applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a registered 501(c)(3) serve as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Capacity building projects will not be considered.

Overview

The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations for arts projects serving residents of Perry County. Within this opportunity, up to $2,100 will be available for the support of arts programs or projects. All presented activities may take place at any time between April 2026 – March 2027.
About the Lotus Fund
The Lotus Fund was established in memory of Christine (Chris) Mathna to honor Chris’ love for the arts and all manner of creative expression. Chris celebrated and supported the arts throughout her life. She promoted and encouraged local artists through her support of the Perry County Council of the Arts and through her personal encouragement of many artists she knew and loved. The Lotus Fund is currently accepting donations in honor of Christine. For those who may wish to contribute to the fund, TFEC accepts donations from individuals, families, organizations, institutions, and through bequests and planned gifts.

Eligibility

All applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a registered 501(c)(3) serve as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.

Ineligibility

Capacity building projects will not be considered.

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.