Perry County Community Foundation Grant

Perry County Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Perry County Community Foundation Grant, managed by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, offers competitive funding for nonprofit organizations in Perry County. Grants up to $3,500 support projects that enhance community quality of life through arts, education, health, and environment initiatives. Eligible organizations must have a 501(c)(3) status and align with PCCF's funding priorities. However, funding does not cover advertising, capital campaigns, or religious purposes, and organizations must demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant term.

Overview

Perry County Community Foundation The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), conducts an annual competitive grantmaking program for nonprofit organizations serving Perry county. PCCF seeks to fund programs and services that have the potential for the greatest impact on the quality of life and positive outcomes for individuals and families living in Perry County. Through its grantmaking, PCCF invests in innovative, collaborative approaches and solutions to community problems and supports projects that demonstrate achievable outcomes, the potential for replication as a model program, and plans for sustainability beyond the grant term. New in 2026 As housing needs continue to grow in our communities, an additional $10,000 is available through PCCF to support housing-related needs for individuals in targeted regions. This funding is intended to help nonprofits respond to immediate challenges and strengthen housing stability. Eligible nonprofits can apply through the TFEC Grants Portal. Our Funding Priorities PCCF’s traditional funding areas include: Arts & culture Community development Education Environment Health & human services Applicant organizations are expected to be aligned with at least one of these funding priorities. PCCF is unable to fund 100% of any project.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.

Ineligibility

This grant opportunity does not fund:

Advertising Capital campaigns
Direct lobbying to influence legislation or funding appropriations
Individuals
National and statewide umbrella organizations that cannot demonstrate a local presence
New staff positions without a substantial plan for sustainability
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Retroactive projects