Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund Grant

Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Summary

The Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund, established in 2008 at the Berks County Community Foundation, supports programs focused on diabetes, cancer, and heart disease research. It also provides scholarships for vocational education to Berks County youth aged 18-30 with financial needs. Recipients can use awards for tuition, books, and required tools. This initiative aims to empower local youth by helping them gain skills in various technical fields, fostering both personal and community growth.

Overview

Berks County Community Foundation Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, the funds distribute millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to support local students and nonprofit organizations and causes. Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund This fund was established at Berks County Community Foundation in 2008 through the Estate of Ralph H. Moyer. Grants from this fund support programs related to the cure and study of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease; and provide scholarships for post-secondary study or vocational training to a Berks County youth who who has potential and whose family has a financial need. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to Berks County Youth (18-30 years of age at time of application) who are pursuing post-secondary education for vocational or technical training , i.e. developing a skill/expertise in a specific field of study, forgoing the general education courses associated with some post-secondary programs. Some examples of vocational or technical education are: HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, practical nursing, medical secretary, industrial maintenance, dental hygienist. Awards may be used to pay toward tuition, books, application fees, tools, equipment, or clothing required for the program. Students may reapply in a subsequent year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be Berks County residents who are at least 18 years of age but no older than 30 years of age at time of application and have a financial need.

Ineligibility

This opportunity is not eligible for the student who is pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree.