Standard Grants

The Bethel Park Community Foundation offers Standard Grants aimed at enhancing local life quality through community-focused initiatives. These grants support projects across five key areas: community facilities, educational opportunities, recreational activities, exposure to arts, and health and safety. All applications undergo thorough review by the Foundation's trustees to ensure they provide substantial community benefits. It is important to note that grants cannot solely benefit an individual or have limited community impact.

The Bethel Park Community Foundation
The Bethel Park Community Foundation (the "BPCF") is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which embraces a philosophy of local philanthropy. Tax-deductible contributions made to the BPCF are applied to fund local life-quality initiatives as determined through our grant application process.
Standard Grant Requests
All grant applications are to be submitted to the Foundation for review and discussion by the trustees-at-large for a vote of approval or disapproval. The Bethel Park Community Foundation thoroughly considers all grant requests which benefit the community in at least one of the five principal areas of enrichment:
Community FacilitiesOpportunities in Education for Citizens of all AgesExpanded Recreational and Leisure Time ActivitiesIncreased Exposure to the Fine and Performing ArtsCommunity Health and Safety

Ineligibility

Grants are not funded for the benefit of only one person or if it is of limited benefit to the community