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NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS

Beginning in 2010, York County Community Foundation will engage its donors in funding opportunities to support project proposals from nonprofit organizations in York County. Through this small grants program, the Community Foundation will evaluate proposals and post appropriate applications for donors to review and consider for funding. Nonprofit Community Support Grants proposals of up to $10,000 will be considered for evaluation and posting on the Community Foundation’s website for donors to review. Grants are awarded across the interest areas of arts and culture, civic affairs, community/economic development, education, the elderly, youth, health and human services, and the environment.

Nonprofit Community Support Grants require complete applications by April 1st. Proposals should include the Grant Application Summary Form and a one page narrative that includes five paragraphs to address criteria listed on the Application Checklist. Complete applications will also include a proposal budget, Board list, partner support letters, and the required attachments. Approved proposals will be posted from May through December for donor consideration.

GOALS. To make the greatest possible impact with limited funds, York County Community Foundation has two broad focus areas for Nonprofit Community Support Grants – capacity building and community building. For Capacity Building to encourage excellence among charitable or public institutions in the areas of program services, management and governance, grants are available for: Evaluating programs Assessing governance or management effectiveness Exploring national models or learning from experts Testing the local feasibility of proposed new programs Learning from and engaging diverse constituents Developing leadership Identifying and pilot testing board governance or management “best practices” Planning and visioning Operational needs to produce results for nonprofit success and growth To encourage Community Building to best enhance the quality of life for all York Countians: Neighborhood Building Grants – providing resources to organizations focusing on strengthening community for: Civic Engagement Government Collaboration Diverse Communities Economic Development Health and Safety Educational Opportunities Projects and Programs Grants – providing resources to organizations operating existing projects and programs or creating new opportunities for the client group served by the agency.