Funding Amount

Varies by cycle

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund

Funder: Fund of TFEC

Geographic Scope: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and the Dillsburg Area

Focus Areas: Annual competitive grant opportunity for nonprofits supporting youth and family-oriented programs and services consistent with the mission of the applicant organization

Eligibility:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or those utilizing a fiscal sponsor

  • Programs serving youth and families
  • Recent Awards (2023-2024 cycle): $9,600 total awarded to 12 organizations

    Contact Information:

  • The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

  • 200 N. 3rd Street, 8th Floor

  • Harrisburg, PA 17101

  • Phone: 717.236.5040

  • Email: info@tfec.org or grants@tfec.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and September 1 (rolling deadlines)

    Steps:
    1. Contact TFEC Community Investment Team at grants@tfec.org to request an orientation
    2. Attend orientation with Community Investment Team (optional but recommended)
    3. Request technical assistance to discuss proposed project (available up to 2 weeks before deadline)
    4. Submit application through online portal by deadline
    5. Applicants may request one review of draft application materials no later than two weeks prior to submission deadline

    Application Tips:

  • Write as if the reader has never heard of your organization

  • Be specific with details (who, what, where, when, why, how)

  • Highlight any partnerships or collaborative efforts

  • Provide clear information about programs, promotion strategy, agreements, logistics

  • Demonstrate consistency with organizational mission
  • Required Materials:

  • Grant application form

  • Project description and budget

  • Organizational information

  • Demonstrate youth and family focus
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsfamily-services

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