Deadline: 1-Aug-21
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has announced a call for applications for the Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation (GHCF) UPstream Grant Program to support existing or new “upstream” systems, interventions, programs, or projects that attempt to create positive social change by addressing a problem at its source rather than managing its “downstream” symptoms.
Funding Priorities
GHCF UPstream welcomes creative and strategic solutions that seek to address the source of systemic issues within the communities you serve. Applicants may seek support for ANY “upstream” project, program, or intervention that best meets the needs of the population to be served. Examples of upstream projects include, but are not limited to: access to quality education, access to a safe and healthy environment; life skills training; materials that increase accessibility or improve an individual’s self-sufficiency; availability of reliable and safe transportation that improves an individual or group’s ability to grow, learn, or address a key need; animal spay/neuter clinics; early health screenings; job training and placement; support of basic needs that work to support an individual or group’s ability to grow, learn, or address a key need. The principal focus of GHCF UPstream is the support of any grant application that best presents upstream solutions to any area of community need. In addition, GHCF is empowered by a range of special funds which serve to collectively strengthen the area communities through shared themes and also welcomes upstream applications that address:
- Education: Early childhood education; education & development programs for children & youth; educational programs serving adults
- Environment & Parks: Environmental stewardship; horticulture & the arts; health & environment; park beautification & improvement
- Health & Wellness: Health & human services; programs and projects focusing upon: cancer awareness and/or research, dental care for those in need, HIV & AIDS, individuals with debilitating or terminal illness, Individuals with intellectual disabilities, prevention of head and/or spinal cord injury, purchasing of devices that improve accessibility
- Homelessness & Hunger: Programs & projects addressing homelessness & hunger
- Mental Health: Counseling for children with terminally ill family members; guidance, counseling, or programming that includes guidance and/or counseling for youths; programs and projects that address mental health
- Seniors: Programs & projects serving older adults
- Communities of Focus: Programs and projects that benefit residents of Millersburg, a borough of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Disaster relief & human services that serve the communities of Lebanon City, PA and Cressona, PA. Projects to enhance Camp Hill Borough parks provided by youth organizations such as Scout programs or other youth organizations; programs & projects that focus upon or nurture access to early childhood education within Camp Hill.
Funding Information
GHCF UPstream seeks both large and small proposals. The amount of funds sought should be reflective of the size of your project and the work to be accomplished. Grant awards will range from $500 – $10,000; in 2020 awards ranged from $2,000-$10,000. The maximum grant for any proposal is $10,000. Grants are awarded for one year. This grant opportunity will not fund 100% of any project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible projects must serve individuals, groups, and/or locations within Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and/or the Dillsburg Area of Northern York County.
- Applicants must either be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a nonprofit organization as recognized by the IRS as such, or have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.
- Applications from faith-based organizations for programs or projects that serve all members of the community as applicable to the project and do not require participation in religious activity for receipt of services are eligible.
For more information, visit https://www.tfec.org/grants/greater-harrisburg-foundation-upstream/