How much funding does THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County provide?

THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County provides Up to US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, government agencies or public school districts. Geography: In York County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

THRIVE Grants from the Fund for York County

York County Community Foundation

Foundation Workforce Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs Housing Grants for Nonprofits Transportation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations, government agencies or public school districts
Individuals are not qualified applicants.

Geography

In York County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

We will only accept applications that focus on helping people thrive by building economic mobility for low-income individuals.
Must provide services directly to York County.
Must be up-to-date on any active interim or post-grant reports before applying for a new grant.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants are NOT provided for:Endowments, capital campaigns, budget shortfalls, normal operations, debt retirement or association dues.
Not eligible: Sectarian religious programs.
Not eligible: Organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices.
Not eligible: Any form of direct financial assistance to individuals.
Not eligible: Reimbursement for programs, programs or items purchased before grant is authorized.

Overview

The THRIVE Grants program, formerly known as Community Grants, offers funding of up to $10,000 to support initiatives that promote economic mobility for low-income individuals in York County. Managed by the York County Community Foundation, these grants prioritize career development, child and youth development, health, housing, and transportation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government agencies dedicated to transforming lives and communities through impactful programs.

THRIVE Grant Opportunities from the Fund for York County
Career DevelopmentChild and Youth DevelopmentHealthHousingTransportation
THRIVE grants over $10,000 are awarded through a committee process with YCCF Board approval. Grants up to $10,000 are selected by volunteer Community Grant Readers.

Eligibility

We will only accept applications that focus on helping people thrive by building economic mobility for low-income individuals.Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations, government agencies or public school districts. The following is the criteria for a qualifying organization:If a nonprofit, must be classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity under the Internal Revenue Code (this does not apply to government agencies or public school districts). Individuals are not qualified applicants.
If a nonprofit, must have 501(c) (3) status for at least one year.
Must provide services directly to York County.
Must be up-to-date on any active interim or post-grant reports before applying for a new grant.

Ineligibility

Individuals are not qualified applicants.Grants are NOT provided for:Endowments, capital campaigns, budget shortfalls, normal operations, debt retirement or association dues.
Sectarian religious programs.
Organizations with discriminatory employment or program practices.
Any form of direct financial assistance to individuals.
Reimbursement for programs, programs or items purchased before grant is authorized.

What York County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 197
Total given: $8.73M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,100–$512K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, New York 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: York, PA; Hanover, PA; Lancaster, PA.
63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Community Connections for Children · York, PA

Ece awards program, read freddy

$512K
York Symphony Orchestra · York, PA

General support, give local york

$273K
Keystone Kidspace · York, PA

General support, steam program, give local york, 6th give

$263K
York County History Center · York, PA

Give local york, general support, educational programming, intercultural mural of york…

$257K
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc · Gettysburg, PA

Renovation of newly acquired horse farm

$250K